Staff Scientist (Chemistry, Biological and Environmental Science)

The Department of Chemistry  and the Department of Biological and Environmental Science  at the University of Jyväskylä are currently seeking to recruit a candidate to the position of

STAFF SCIENTIST

The position starts on January 1st, 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter in effect until further notice.

The tasks and qualifications we are looking for

The Staff Scientist will be placed in the departments of Chemistry as well as Biological and Environmental Science (50/50). More specifically, the position will be placed in the Nanoscience Center (https://www.jyu.fi/science/en/nanoscience-center ), especially supporting the operations of the Laser Laboratory (Laserlab-NSC (https://www.jyu.fi/science/en/nanoscience-center/research/infrastructures/laser-laboratory ). The Staff Scientist participates in developing the collaboration between chemistry, biology and physics. The Staff Scientist holds the main responsibility of the operation, development, and measurement services of the Scattering Near field Optical Microscope, SNOM, and is responsible for SNOM-related collaboration in the Academy of Finland funded infrastructure project qCSI-consortium (http://qcsi.fi/ ). The Staff Scientist will be responsible for the operation and development of spectrometers (FTIR, UV/Vis, CD, Fluorescence, Raman-techniques, DLS) and participates in the upkeeping and development of confocal microscopes. Additionally, the Staff Scientist participates in the upkeeping, development, and measurement operation of femtosecond spectroscopic laser techniques (pump and probe, four wave mixing and other non-linear techniques, upconversion of fluorescence) as well as single photon counting technique and of the tunable nanosecond laser equipment (optical parametric oscillator). Measurement operations include both internal and external services. Other tasks include small scale acquisitions, supporting of teaching, as well as participation in writing of scientific publications.

You are the person we are looking for if you have a relevant doctoral degree. Experience evidenced by publications in as many as possible of the spectroscopic techniques mentioned above are considered beneficial. The position also requires proficiency in both oral and written English.

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. At Jyväskylä we offer a great and lively campus area with opportunities to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle.

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 40,000 – 50,000 EUR (gross income, including holiday bonus), depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate. There is a trial period of six months at the start of the period of 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 1st November, 2021. We process all applications via the recruitment system and will inform all applicants on how the recruitment process advances.

For further information, please contact: Head of Chemistry Department, Professor Mika Pettersson, phone +358 50 310 9969, email [email protected] , or Head of Biological and Environmental Science Department, Professor Janne Ihalainen, phone +358 400 247979, email [email protected] .

Upon the consent of the applicant, a background check can be made on the person to be appointed (Security Clearance Act 726/2014). For more information on the background check and the rights of the subject of the check, see www.supo.fi .

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.

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 research in the Department focuses on three core areas: evolutionary biology, natural resources and environment, and biological nanoscience. The Department building, Ambiotica, is an integral part of the University of Jyväskylä's Ylistönrinne Mathematics and Science Research Complex, which includes buildings of chemistry, physics and nanoscience. Ambiotica houses high quality laboratories for bioscience and experimental facilities for a wide range of biological and chemical analyses as well as highly motivated laboratory personnel.