University of Turku

Doctoral Researcher/Project Researcher, Intelligent Materials Chemistry

2024-09-16 (Europe/Helsinki)
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The Intelligent Materials Chemistry Group is recruiting a doctoral researcher / project researcher for a fixed-term position in the MaxHeal project funded by the Research Council of Finland. The project starts 1st November 2024 (upon mutual agreement) and ends 31st October 2027.

The doctoral researcher /project researcher will be working in the Intelligent Materials Chemistry Group, IMC at the Department of Chemistry in the University of Turku. The Intelligent Materials Chemistry Group focuses on the research and development of materials that have the ability to respond to their surroundings by a drastic change in their behaviour or properties. The doctoral researcher / project researcher will be engaged in a project that investigates luminescent materials to be embedded in bioactive implants. In addition to research work, the work includes supervision of bachelor and master thesis lab work supervision.


Who we are looking for

We are expectint the candidate to meet the following criteria:

• must have high motivation to do research.
• must hold a MSc or equivalent degree in chemistry or corresponding field, or will graduate soon
• must have previous experience in the synthesis and characterization of inorganic luminescent materials, or if those are not available, other inorganic photonic materials and their solid state chemistry.
• have the ability to conduct independent scientific work and good English skills.

The qualification requirements of the position state in the University of Turku’s Rules of Procedure: https://www.utu.fi/en/university/organisation. In the case the selected candidate does not yet have the right to study for a doctoral degree at the University of Turku, the title of Project Researcher will  used at first, and the study right for a doctoral degree should be applied in the next possible call (spring/autumn 2025): University of Turku Graduate School (UTUGS) and Doctoral Programs. If the candidate is close to graduation (MSc or equivalent), an employment contract is initially made under the title of a research assistant and the right to study for a doctoral degree is applied for after graduation in the next possible call (spring/autumns 2025).


Benefits

We offer you responsible and interesting tasks and the opportunity to develop your professional skills in a versatile operating environment. You get a professional and inspiring team to support your work. We take care of your well-being at work and the functionality of your everyday life, e.g. with the help of flexible working hours and our well-being services.

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

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

Salary will be determined in a contract. Salary will be determined through University of Turku system for research and teaching personnel and for a doctoral researcher / project researcher will be in levels 2-4 and additional 6 -50% based personal performance will added to task-specific salary. The salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience and basis on the University salary system and will in the beginning of the employment be approximately 2 300 –2 400 € / month. For a research assistant it will be in level 1 and additional 6 -50% based personal performance will added to task-specific salary. The salary will be approximately 2 150 –2 300 €/month in the beginning of the employment.

A six (6) months trial period applies to the position.

 

How to apply

In your application, please include
• a CV
• a cover letter
• a statement of current and future research interests, including a research plan for a prospective doctoral thesis (on the application form under "other")
• a degree certificate (MSc or equivalent)

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system. The closing date for applications is 16.9.2024 at 16.00 (Europe/Helsinki).

 

Further information
For further information about the position, please contact: professor Mika Lastusaari, mika.lastusaari@utu.fi

With questions about the application process, please contact HR Specialist Susanna Virtanen, susanna.virtanen@utu.fi


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Edited 13.8.2024: The title in the subject has changed from a Postdoctoral Researcher to a Doctoral Researcher.

Job details

Title
Doctoral Researcher/Project Researcher, Intelligent Materials Chemistry
Location
Henrikinkatu 2 Turku, Finland
Published
2024-08-13
Application deadline
2024-09-16 16:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
2024-09-16 15:00 (CET)
Job type
PhD
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