Five Doctoral Researcher Positions in Software Engineering

22 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Turku

Research Field

Computer science » Computer architecture
Computer science » Programming
Computer science » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Finland

Application Deadline

15 Apr 2024 - 13:00 (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

The Department of Computing at the University of Turku has five (5) fixed-term Doctoral Researcher positions in Software Engineering. More specifically, we are looking for candidates with research interests in one or more of the following topics:

• user interface programming, UI/UX
• programming languages, platforms, and frameworks
• software security and privacy
• software development methodologies (e.g., agile, DevOps, RegOps, MLOps and AI for SE)
• green/sustainable software engineering

Potential doctoral supervisors (PhD advisors) are Prof. Jaakko Järvi , Prof. Ville Leppänen and Ass. Prof. Tuomas Mäkilä . You can learn more about our Software Engineering research group here: https://sweng.utu.fi/ .

The positions start on 1.8.2023 or 1.1.2024, or by mutual agreement. The funding is for three years, which is the intended duration of the PhD program.

The positions are funded by Finland’s recent major investment in doctoral training , in which altogether 49 PhD positions were allocated to Software Engineering. As a doctoral researcher in one of these positions, you will belong to a research network of Finland’s top software engineering researchers from nine different universities (see https://softwareengineering.fi/ ). The initiative that funds the position is known as the “Software Engineering Doctoral Education Pilot”, and it places extra emphasis on the support framework around doctoral studies, aimed at helping doctoral researchers obtain their degree in the expected timeframe.

Who we are looking for

A Masters’ degree in Computer Science or a related field is required (a Bachelors’ suffices if it qualifies for doctoral studies in the country of that degree, e.g., the US and UK).

Persons selected for a post of doctoral researcher in this call will also have to apply for a study right for doctoral studies in the University of Turku before they can start in their positions. This takes place after hiring decisions; you can read about the process here . Applicants who already have been granted a study right for doctoral studies in the University of Turku before 1.11.2023 do not qualify for this funding.

Benefits

Please read more about University of Turku as an employee from our Come work with us!  pages.

The European Commission has awarded the University of Turku the right to use the HR Excellence in Research logo . The logo is a token of the University's commitment to continuous development of the position and working conditions of researchers according to the guidelines set forth in the European Charter for Researchers. 

The university offers good support and orientation for international hires. Please learn more about the Finnish culture and relocation to Finland:

• City of Turku ,
• Welcome visitor  ,
• Career in Southwest Finland ,
• International House of Turku
• Working culture: infoFinland.fi
• This is Finland
• Careers in Southwest Finland
• Finland - a superpower of education and innovations | University of Turku (utu.fi)

Salary and trial period

The salaries are determined in accordance with the University salary system for teaching and research personnel. It consists of a task-specific salary component and a personal performance salary component. The task-specific salary component of a doctoral researcher is at level 2–4, depending the progress of the doctoral project. The personal performance component, added on top of the task-specific base salary is also paid. For a doctoral researcher, the salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and will be approximately 2500–3300 €/month, depending on the progress of the doctoral project. The position has a probationary period of six months.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted by April 15th, 2024 (16:00 EET), using the electronic application form of the University of Turku at the following address: https://www.utu.fi/en/university/come-work-with-us/open-vacancies

Applications should include a

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae.
• Motivation Letter: Describe your academic and research experience and plans; describe how they relate to one or more of the topic areas in this call. If you have a concrete research plan, you are welcome to describe it here, but this is not required.
• List of publications (if not included in your CV).
• Degree diplomas.
• Any other documents relevant to fulfilling the position.

Further information

For further information, please contact Professors Jaakko Järvi [email protected] or Ville Leppänen [email protected] .

For questions related to the application process, contact Head of Faculty Administration, Sanna Hirvola ([email protected] ).

For questions related to the doctoral training, contact Doctoral Programme Coordinator, Nina Lehtimäki ([email protected] ).

utu.fi ).

Software – Doctoral pilot in software engineering

Software engineering is a discipline and research field that entails designing, developing, maintaining, and managing software systems. Its role is essential in most areas of business and society, and a high level of software engineering knowledge and expertise is needed for success. The Software Pilot invests in doctoral education in software engineering, aligns it with real-world industry needs, and promotes academic-industry collaboration. The initiative gathers all nine universities that offer doctoral education in software engineering in Finland and creates a national environment for high quality academic work with industrial relevance. The University of Turku offers five doctoral researcher positions in this pilot. The positions are in the Software Engineering research group in the Department of Computing.

The University of Turku is an inspiring and international academic community of 25,000 students and staff in Southwest Finland. We build a sustainable future with multidisciplinary research, education, and collaboration. With us, your work will have a significant impact and relevance in the changing world.

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Location: 20014 Turun yliopisto

Information for the applicant

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Requirements

Research Field

Computer science

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Research Field

Computer science

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Research Field

Computer science

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://academicpositions.com

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

5

Company/Institute

University of Turku

Country

Finland

City

Turku

Postal Code

20014

Street

Vesilinnantie

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://academicpositions.com/ad/university-of-turku/2024/five-doctoral-researc…

Contact

City

Turku

Website

http://www.utu.fi/en/

Postal Code

FI-20014

STATUS: EXPIRED