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The JYU is a nationally and internationally significant research university and an expert on education that focuses on human and natural sciences.
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Visit the employer pageWe are seeking to recruit three (3) Doctoral Researchers for a fixed term of three years to the Doctoral Education Pilot for Mathematics of Sensing, Imaging and Modelling (DREAM). The positions are filled to the department of Mathematics and Statistics at the faculty of Mathematics and Science, as well as the faculty of Information Technology. We expect applicants to be ready to start at the latest on 1.1.2025 and to be motivated to complete their dissertation within the three-year target period and to possibly be employed in Finland after graduation.
The Doctoral Education Pilot for Mathematics of Sensing, Imaging and Modelling (DREAM) will educate experts in a diverse and multidisciplinary setting encompassing mathematical and applied sciences. The pilot is connected to the Flagship of Advanced Mathematics for Sensing, Imaging, and Modelling (FAME), an internationally leading competence centre of universities, industrial and public sector partners. The vision of FAME is to provide cutting-edge solutions and research-based methodologies for various imaging and sensing problems arising in industry and society.
The candidates will be supervised by distinguished scientists in research groups at the Department of Mathematics and Statistics (professors Joonas Ilmavirta, Mikko Parviainen, Mikko Salo and Matti Vihola) or at the Computational Science division of the Faculty of Information Technology (professors Lauri Kettunen, Ilkka Pölönen and Tuomo Rossi).
Through our training activities, we will equip doctoral candidates with advanced skills and knowledge in mathematics and computational science that are applicable in a wide array of sensing, imaging, and modelling challenges. In addition to academic skills, the program will involve active connections with actors in industry and public sector to enable diverse career paths after dissertation. Expertise acquired in this program can be applied across various scientific disciplines, industries and society as a whole, particularly in sectors focused on technological innovation and problem-solving.
The doctoral education pilot is a programme funded by the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture for the period 2024-2027 and implemented by Finnish universities, which will fund a total of up to 1,000 new fixed-term doctoral researcher positions and part of the associated supervision. The programme will develop new practices in doctoral training that will enable doctoral researchers to complete their dissertations in three years and support their employment in a wide range of sectors of the Finnish society. Read more about the doctoral education pilot programme at the University of Jyväskylä.
We are looking for highly competent and motivated doctoral candidates, who have a background in and are willing to specialize in one or more of the the following topics:
mathematics, in particular inverse problems, geometry or partial differential equations
computational methods for statistical inverse problems
computational science, in particular mathematically oriented studies in topical modelling challenges applying inversion or boundary value problems
Eligibility for the positions requires a degree at the Master’s level and the right to doctoral studies at the University of Jyväskylä. The Master’s degree must be completed by the start of the employment relationship. In addition, the Doctoral Researcher must have a permission for post-graduate studies at the University of Jyväskylä. If the applicant does not have permission for post-graduate studies, it must be applied with a separate application procedure to the corresponding faculty that you are applying to after selection for the position. There is a six-month trial period at the beginning of the employment.
The positions are intended for new doctoral researchers. No applicants can therefore be considered who have obtained doctoral study rights before 1 November 2023. The duties, qualification requirements, and the language skills of Doctoral Researchers are stipulated by The University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines (Doctoral Students).
The place of employment is Finland. Permits and registrations are required for non-Finnish nationals to work in Finland. The University’s International Staff Services team will assist selected employees in applying for these.
At the University of Jyväskylä, you are a recognized member of our community with an ample opportunity to be drawn into international research. You get to participate in our international and multidisciplinary community, where everybody’s welfare is essential. You will work in an inspiring and lively campus area and an environment that supports a healthy and active lifestyle. To find useful information about the University of Jyväskylä, the City of Jyväskylä, and living in Finland, see the University's Handbook for international staff and visitors.
The annual salary will be approximately 30,000 EUR (gross income, including holiday bonus). As the dissertation work progresses, the salary will be revised in accordance with the General Collective Agreement for Finnish Universities.
Doctorates from our renewed doctoral programmes will give you the skills to work as an independent researcher or in challenging specialist roles in academia or other sectors of working life. To support your employment in Finland, we offer you the opportunity to study Finnish during your assignment as a Doctoral Researcher.
Please attach the following documents in PDF format to your online application:
Curriculum vitae written in accordance with the responsible conduct of research and, if possible, using the template for researcher’s curriculum vitae from the Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity, and including contact details of 1-2 referees.
Motivation letter.
A numbered list of publications (if applicable).
Master’s degree certificate and transcript of records in English, Finnish or Swedish.
Please submit your application using the online form at the latest on September 30, 2024. The applications sent via emails are not considered.
Eligible candidates will be evaluated based on the submitted documents following the national recommendations for responsible researcher evaluation in Finland and the principles of the DORA Declaration. For further information, please contact Professor Mikko Salo, mikko.j.salo@jyu.fi.
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Jyväskylä in central Finland is a world class research institution training mathematicians and statisticians for diverse jobs in industry, education, and academic research. The main research areas in the department are mathematical analysis and geometry, stochastics, inverse problems, and statistics with their applications. In mathematical analysis and geometry, the research is focused on geometric analysis, nonlinear partial differential equations, and geometry of metric groups. In stochastics the key research area is stochastic analysis. The research group in Inverse problems focuses its research on inverse problems in geometry and partial differential equations. These have applications e.g., in medical and industrial imaging. In statistics the areas of research are computational statistics, causal models, design, nonparametric and robust multivariate methods, biometry, and environmental statistics. The department is a member of the networks of the Finnish Centre of Excellence in Inverse Problems and of the Finnish Centre of Excellence in Randomness and Structures.
The Faculty of Information Technology at the University of Jyväskylä is the first and largest in its field in Finland. The mission of the faculty is to create a science-based digital future. In research, education, and stakeholder collaboration, the faculty combines comprehensively the viewpoints of technology, information, organizations, business, and people. Teaching is given both in Finnish and in English. Strong collaboration with companies and other actors in society is based on long-term research. The faculty’s research is organized through four areas of activity, which are computational science, engineering, information systems science, and learning and cognitive science. The faculty traditionally has degree programs in the natural sciences and business, in addition to which new degree programs in technology have been launched. Multidisciplinarity is concrete within our faculty, and the surrounding multidisciplinary university provides a fertile ground for various research openings and other collaborations.
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.
Phone: (014) 260 1211
Email: jy-rekrytointi@jyu.fi
Location: Seminaarinkatu 15
The JYU is a nationally and internationally significant research university and an expert on education that focuses on human and natural sciences.
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