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The University of Turku has a unique, creative and inspirational work environment. Here you will work with top experts, pedagogues and researchers.
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Visit the employer pageIn the scenic and historically rich Turku region of southwestern Finland, a hub of technological innovation and cultural heritage, the University of Turku stands as a beacon of academic excellence. Recognized globally for its multidisciplinary research, the University is ranked within the elite top 1% of universities worldwide, reflecting its commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge and education. At the University of Turku, we are passionate about nurturing talent and fostering innovation, particularly in the vibrant field of Digital Manufacturing and Surface Engineering.
We invite motivated individuals to join us as a fixed-term Doctoral Researcher, specializing in high-temperature thermal and environmental barrier ceramics, with an emphasis on manufacturing processes such as thermal spray and laser additive manufacturing, along with material characterization. This pivotal role is situated within our esteemed Faculty of technology, Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering in the Digital Manufacturing and Surface Engineering (DMS) research group, offering an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to our ambitious research vision.
Position Details:
Research Focus:
Your role will involve:
The researcher will also undertake courses to fulfill doctoral degree requirements.
Qualifications and Requirements:
The qualification requirements of the positions are stated in the University of Turku rules of Procedure. A person selected for the post of doctoral researcher/project researcher is required to have a higher university degree. In addition, when acquiring his or her degree or otherwise, a doctoral researcher is required to have demonstrated the ability and motivation to undertake postgraduate studies and the capacity to complete a doctoral degree in accordance with the research plan. The degree must be completed before the end of the application period.
If the selected person does not have a study right for a doctoral programme when they are selected, their title will firstly be project researcher and they must apply for a doctoral programme during the next possible application period (Fall 2024/Spring 2025). Read more about University of Turku’s Graduate school UTUGS and its programmes here: https://www.utu.fi/en/research/utugs. Thus, please check the student information and application criteria. In particular, please pay attention to mandatory skill level in English. Fluent oral and written communication skills in English are required in the positions.
Mandatory Requirements:
1. Proficiency in English
2. Demonstrated experience in experimental research and scientific writing
3. Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, and Ceramic Engineering. However, any other relevant fields will also be considered as long as the curriculum is relevant to the job posting.
Optional but Advantageous Requirements:
4. Practical and theoretical knowledge in one or more of the following:
Salary & trial period:
The salary is in accordance with the University salary system for teaching and research personnel levels 2, including a personal work performance component. The total salary will be approximately 2400-2600€/month, depending on previous experience and skills. The amount of the salary is defined when the employment contract is prepared.
The position is subject to a six-month trial period.
How to apply:
Applications must be submitted at the latest on 16 September 2024 (16:00) using the electronic application form of the University of Turku on the following address: https://www.utu.fi/careers
The link to the application system is at the beginning of this announcement (“Apply for this position”).
Applications should include:
1. A motivation letter answering the following questions (with character limits specified). It is important that the letter follows a question-answer format and respects the space limit:
I. What was your CPI/CGPI/Grade at the end of your bachelor’s degree? (Normalized out of 10)
II. What was your CPI/CGPI/Grade at the end of your master’s degree? (Normalized out of 10)
III. Why do you consider yourself a good fit for this role? (1000 characters)
IV. Do you have any work experience? If yes, what was your role? (500 characters)
V. Which of the above-mentioned qualification requirements are met by you? Justify with proofs (e.g., publications, conferences, courses). (1000 characters)
VI. Do you wish to share any other information relevant to this position? (500 characters)
2. Curriculum vitae (maximum 2 pages)
3. Publication list
4. Copy of bachelor’s and master’s degree certificate
For further information, please contact Assistant Ashish Ganvir at ashish.ganvir@utu.fi. For questions related to the application process, please contact HR Specialist Sarian Kotka sjkkot@utu.fi.
Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering is a unique combination of mechanical engineering, materials engineering and industrial engineering and management with contemporary research and teaching. Our vision is to create trends. We take the needs of the community, business, society and the environment into account when actively guiding our activities in teaching, research and collaboration.
The Faculty of Technology is the newest faculty of the University of Turku, it was established in the beginning of 2021. The Faculty consists of the Department of Computing, Department of Biotechnology and the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. We have more than 2,000 graduate and postgraduate students and circa 400 employees, 50 of whom are professors. Our faculty is an international, multicultural and diverse work community.
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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You have 6 hours to complete your application before the timeout.
The University of Turku has a unique, creative and inspirational work environment. Here you will work with top experts, pedagogues and researchers.
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