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Project Researcher (Materials Science)
The Department of Materials Science (DMS) conducts internationally high-quality research on all materials based on strong interdisciplinary fundamental research. DMS is the core unit at TUT in the field of Materials Science and maintains close collaborations with other TUT departments that conduct research in fields relevant to the study of materials. DMS is currently teaching over 500 students and giving almost all M.Sc. courses in English. The Department employs about 130 people, including 10 professors of which 2 are tenured professors. DMS is an international unit with a growing number of foreign students, researchers, staff and international projects.
The Department offers high-quality basic infrastructure for materials research and teaching. Our infrastructure actively developed in response to future needs in the field. Our teaching and research is widely recognized within industry and the national and international scientific community. The cornerstone of our strategy is active collaboration with companies, which contributes to our very high percentage, 70 %, of supplementary funding and ensures that our graduates have excellent employment prospects in industry. The growing amount of research funding awarded by the Academy of Finland and the increasing number of peer-reviewed articles authored by our faculty members testify to the quality of our fundamental research that cuts across disciplinary boundaries. Our activities are aligned with the University’s strategic goals in the areas of industrial competitiveness, energy- and eco-efficiency and digital operating environment.
Job description:
The Elastomers and Composites group is searching for a project researcher to work mainly in the FIMECC (Finnish Metals and Engineering Competence Cluster) HYBRIDS project. The research topics are related principally to the ageing of composites and to the reinforcement-matrix interactions in composites. However, other projects or tasks can be involved into the position.
Requirements:
The successful candidate must hold an applicable Master’s degree in the field of materials science or engineering; the basics of the composites and materials chemistry are required. The applicant should be able to plan and conduct the research work independently. The ability of the candidate to view his/her research from a broader perspective (within the scientific world and towards the practical application) is seen as an advantage. Being able to think outside the box and having a drive to achieve tangible results will be appreciated. Good experimental skills as well as good skills in scientific writing are essential. Also, good English language skills (both written and oral) are required.
Salary:
The salary will be based on both the job demands and the employee’s personal performance in accordance with the University Salary System. According to the criteria applied to teaching and research staff the position of a Project Researcher is placed on the job demands levels 2-4. In addition, employees receive a performance-based salary.
Trial period:
Trial period of three (3) months applies.
Other:
The position is filled from January first 2015 or as soon as possible. The duration of the contract will be one year.
For more information, please contact:
For further information, please contact Professor Jyrki Vuorinen, email: jyrki.vuorinen(at)tut.fi
How to apply:
Applications must be submitted through the University’s online employment system. The closing date for applications is 14 December 2014. Applications should include the Curriculum Vitae.
Additional information on attachments to applications.