Doctoral Researcher (Software Engineering), 5 positions

19 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Tampere University

Research Field

Computer science » Database management
Computer science » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Finland

Application Deadline

9 Apr 2024 - 20:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences create a unique environment for multidisciplinary, inspirational and high-impact research and education. Our university community has its competitive edges in technology, health and society. www.tuni.fi/en

 

Software Engineering Research Centre (TASE) in Tampere University’s Computing Sciences Unit is looking for Doctoral Researchers to join the software engineering doctoral pilot program. Software Engineering Research Centre is a fast growing and dynamic research group with long history of successful collaboration with the software industry. 

 

Job description

We are looking for five (5) Doctoral Researchers in the area of Software Engineering.

Successful candidates will pursue a doctoral degree at Tampere University. The positions are full-time and for three years, during which doctoral studies are expected to be completed.

 

Requirements

You need to have a Master’s degree in an applicable field Computer Science, Software Engineering, or other applicable field and have demonstrated (during your studies towards the Master’s degree or otherwise) the competence and motivation to pursue postgraduate studies. Please be prepared to provide proof of your merits when requested. Note! You can apply even if you have not yet graduated. You need to have graduated before the starting date of the position.

Successful candidates must be pursuing or need be accepted (within the trial period) to study towards a doctoral degree in the doctoral programme of the discipline. Please visit the admissions webpage https://www.tuni.fi/en/study-with-us/programmes/doctoral-programmes for more information on eligibility requirements. If you already have a study right for a doctoral degree at Tampere University, it needs to be awarded 1 November 2023 or thereafter in order for you to be eligible for these positions.

 The position requires working full-time in Tampere, Finland for the time of the employment. The chosen candidate needs to have the required permits for working in Finland before starting the employment (depending on the nationality of the candidate, e.g. residence permit in Finland). 

The position requires fluent written and spoken skills in English. 

The research topics are: 

1) Data-intensive software and data management: we expect the candidate to conduct research on data-intensive systems, novel data models, or database performance. We value expertise e.g. in databases, big data systems, novel data models, database design (both logical and physical) and query languages. Lead supervisor is assistant professor dr. Toni Taipalus.

2) Software systems: we expect the candidate to research design and operation of complex software systems that run on distributed and heterogenous platforms spanning IoT, edge and cloud. These systems are often connected to the physical world, and may involve data and compute requirements, e.g. for ML and AI applications. We value expertise e.g. in distributed systems, software architecture, cloud technologies, ML, and industrial applications. Lead supervisors are prof. dr. Kari Systä and associate professor dr. David Hästbacka.

3) Generative AI in software engineering: we expect the candidate to explore the design and creation of software through open-source Large Language Models. Expertise in AI-powered tools for SE, experience in real-world software projects, and innovation in AI-driven software engineering is valued. Lead supervisor is professor dr. Pekka Abrahamsson.

Tampere University is a unique, multidisciplinary and boldly forward-looking, evolving community. Our values are openness, diversity, responsibility, courage, critical thinking, erudition/ Bildung, and learner-centredness. We hope that you can embrace these values and promote them in your work.

 

The selection criteria 

Candidates are selected based on the level of existing competence and promise that they show, and this will be evaluated on the basis of their study and research plans, their previous success in studies, and merits in writing the doctoral thesis and / or scientific publishing. We put emphasis on the software engineering competence - especially on topics mentioned above.

 

We offer

The position will be filled for a fixed-term period of three years. The starting date is 1 August 2024 (or, if mutually agreed, 1 January 2025). A trial period of six (6) months applies to all our new employees.

The salary will be based on both the job requirements and the employee’s personal performance in accordance with the salary system of Finnish universities. According to the criteria applied to teaching and research staff, the position of a Doctoral Researcher is placed on level 2—4 of the job requirements scale. A typical starting salary for Doctoral Researchers is approximately 2,600-2,900 EUR/month. The salary increases based on experience and the progress of doctoral studies.

We are inviting you to be a part of a vibrant, active and truly international research community. We value interdisciplinarity, as it allows you to expand your research network and exposes you to new perspectives and ideas to solve complex research problems and pursue novel research findings. We are strongly committed to the highest level of scientific research and the provision of high-quality doctoral education. 

As a member of staff at Tampere University, you will enjoy a range of competitive benefits, such as occupational health care services, flexible work schedule, versatile research infrastructure, modern teaching facilities and a safe and inviting campus area, a variety of affordable cafeterias/ campus restaurants on our campuses as well as a personal fund to spend on sports and cultural activities in your free time. Please read more about working at Tampere University . You can also find more information about us and working and living Tampere by watching our video: Tampere Higher Education Community - our academic playground .  

Finland is among the most stable, free and safest countries in the world, based on prominent ratings by various agencies. Finland is one of the world's best countries to work and live in. 

Tampere is the largest inland city of Finland, and the city is counted among the major academic hubs in the Nordic countries. Tampere region is the most rapidly growing urban area in Finland and home to a vibrant knowledge-intensive entrepreneurial community. The city is an industrial powerhouse that enjoys a rich cultural scene and a reputation as a centre of Finland’s information society. Tampere is also surrounded by vivid nature with forests and lakes, providing countless opportunities for easy-to-access outdoor adventures and refreshment throughout the year. 

Read more about Finland and Tampere: 

• Visit Finland
• This is Finland
• Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment: Welcome to Finland
• Visit Tampere
• Welcome to Tampere
• International House Tampere

 

How to apply

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system. The closing date for applications is April 9th, 2024 (23:59 EEST / UTC +3). Please write your application and all the accompanying documentation in English and attach them in PDF format.

In the application form, please specify which research topic/project you are primarily interested in and whether you would also be interested in the other projects in this call.

Please attach only the following documents to your application: 

• A letter of motivation and description of your research interests (max. 2 page(s))
• Curriculum vitae according to the TENK template  (including the contact details of two referees).
• Your research (max 4 pages) and study plan, including a detailed schedule for your dissertation project
• A list of publications (if any) as a part of the curriculum vitae
• A copy of your MSc thesis (Even if not written in English)
• PDF copy of your MSc and BSc degree certificates, including transcripts of all university records and their English translations (Finnish and Swedish certificates are also accepted). 
• Certificate of language proficiency if you have one (does not need to be included in the application phase but a certificate may have to be provided for Doctoral Programme admission prior to start of the employment. Please check the Doctoral Programme requirements and exemptions to language proficiency certificate requirement https://www.tuni.fi/en/study-with-us/programmes/doctoral-programmes ).

 

For further information, please contact:

Professor Pekka Abrahamsson, pekka.abrahamsson (at) tuni.fi, tel: +358 405 415 929

Requirements

Research Field

Computer science

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Research Field

Computer science

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

5

Company/Institute

Tampere University

Country

Finland

City

Tampere

Postal Code

33100

Street

Kalevantie 4

Geofield

Where to apply

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City

Tampere

Website

https://www.tuni.fi/en

Postal Code

33100

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