Senior Lecturer, inorganic chemistry / circular economy

The Department of Chemistry , in the Faculty of Mathematics and Science is currently seeking to recruit a

SENIOR LECTURER, inorganic chemistry / circular economy

for a fixed-term position starting June 1st  or as soon as possible thereafter until the end of year 2025.

Qualifications we are looking for

The responsibilities of the Senior Lecturer are research and teaching tasks relating to their research area. The person chosen is expected to do internationally high-level research. We primarily seek a candidate whose research area emphasizes inorganic chemistry or inorganic analytics especially in the recovery of metals as well as isolation of the recovered substances. Additional refinement of the isolated compounds is also related to the research field. The tasks are strongly linked to the objectives and goals of Chemistry in Circular Economy at the University of Jyväskylä.

The chosen applicant is required to prove the ability to conduct and publish academic research, international networking and collaboration, as well as funding acquisition. Experience in leading research projects is considered beneficial. A successful applicant has experience in metal analysis and recovery and is familiar with different recovery methods. Understanding of process technique, as well as collaborative efforts and networks within the industry are considered beneficial.

The duties, qualification requirements and language skills of a Senior Lecturer are stipulated by the University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines.  A good command of English is considered beneficial.

What does the University of Jyväskylä offer as an employer?

At the University of Jyväskylä you are a recognized member of our community with a unique opportunity to influence international research. You get to participate in our international and multi-science community where the welfare of each individual is important. Finland has a high standard of living, with free schooling (also in English), affordable childcare, good family benefits, and healthcare. Jyväskylä is located in central Finland in the Finnish Lakeland, and has excellent opportunities for different nature, outdoor, and sports activities. The city of Jyväskylä is a major educational center and the city has a large student population. As such there is a vibrant cultural scene in the city. To find useful information about the University of Jyväskylä, the City of Jyväskylä and living in Finland, see the University's International Staff Guide .

The annual salary range will be approximately 46,000 - 55,000 EUR (gross income, including holiday bonus), depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate. A trial period of six months will be used in the beginning of the employment.

How to apply

The application documents that should be included in pdf format (the file name should contain the name of the applicant):

Applicants are kindly asked to submit their applications using the online application form by March 25th , 2022. 

For more information, please contact Professor/head of department Mika Pettersson [email protected]  and/or Professor Ari Väisänen [email protected] .

The department of Chemistry is a central operator in the strength area of “Basic natural phenomena and mathematical thinking” in the University of Jyväskylä. The main strength areas of the department are structural and synthetic chemistry, computational chemistry and spectroscopy, renewable natural resources and chemistry of living environment, and education in chemistry. Moreover, the department is a member of the Nanoscience Center of University of Jyväskylä, which promotes interdisciplinary research projects in nanoscience. The department has world-class laboratory infrastructure and large-scale computational resources. The Senior Lecturer has the support of a diverse research environment as well as an ecosystem consisting of multiple research groups in circular economy.

The University of Jyväskylä is a human-centered environment of 2,500 experts and 14,500 students. Our goal is to create wisdom and wellbeing for all. JYU's naturally beautiful campus is located in the heart of the city of Jyväskylä. JYU is the third largest employer in Central Finland.