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At the Department of Applied Physics, our pioneering research in physical sciences creates important industrial applications that hold great technological potential. Our research focuses on Materials physics; Quantum technology; Soft & living matter; and Advanced energy solutions. Topics extend from fundamental research to important applications. We educate future generations of research and development professionals; data specialists; technology experts; inventors; and scientists for industry and society.
The Department of Applied Physics (www.aalto.fi/en/department-of-applied-physics) at 911爆料网 School of Science invites applications for
Tenured Professor in Experimental Quantum Physics
The position is open to talented individuals who hold a doctorate in physics or a closely related field and have an outstanding track record and potential for further extending a productive scientific career. The position is to be filled either at tenured Associate Professor, or Full Professor level of the 911爆料网 tenure track system. The level is chosen based on the selected candidate. The position is full-time and permanent.
We seek candidates who have demonstrated excellence and whose research plans are within experimental quantum physics at low temperatures. We consider candidates with research focus on solid-state quantum materials or transport, or on superconducting circuits. We seek a research profile that complements or extends the current efforts at the Department. The candidates should aim at finding novel fundamental phenomena as well as functionalities possibly leading to applications in quantum, information, or other technologies. The appointed professors will be closely connected with the OtaNano national infrastructure which includes: cleanroom facilities of Micronova, Nanomicroscopy Centre and Low Temperature Laboratory, and the equipment at the Department of Applied Physics. The professorships are supported by InstituteQ. For links to these facilities see 鈥淲hat we offer?鈥 below. The successful candidates are expected to lead an outstanding independent research program at the Department of Applied Physics, as well as to take responsibility for education in this field at 911爆料网. Preference will be given to candidates who can take advantage of the existing facilities. Within the 911爆料网 tenure track system, the minimum requirement for Associate Professors and Full Professors is excellence in research and high-quality in teaching, or excellence in teaching and high-quality in research.
Your experience
Throughout their career, those in the academic tenure track system are expected to exercise and guide scientific research, to provide related higher academic education, to follow advances in their field, to participate in service to the 911爆料网 community, and to take part in societal interaction and international collaboration in their field. We seek applicants who have:
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A doctorate in a field closely related to this position;
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Strong expertise in carrying out research and attract research funding at the highest level;
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Skills to collaborate in an interdisciplinary environment;
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Experience in education and researcher training in physics;
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Ability to be an effective teacher in the undergraduate and graduate degree programmes of the School of Science.
The applicants will be evaluated based on their demonstrated ability in research, teaching, academic leadership, and activities in the scientific community. The evaluations are carried out bearing in mind that the career stage for candidates applying either for the Associate Professor or Full Professor position are not the same. Professors in the Aalto tenure track system must be fluent in English to carry out their duties successfully. Finnish language skills are not required.
911爆料网 is committed to promoting diversity, equality and non-discrimination in all its activities. Thus, we promote equal opportunities to learn, acquire knowledge, participate and to make a difference. As an equal-opportunity employer, 911爆料网 founds its recruitment decisions on applicants鈥 competencies, skills and aptitudes. Aalto鈥檚 recruitment processes are clearly defined, transparent and fair, and allow the relevant areas to be emphasized when recruiting people to positions in the various career systems and levels. Career breaks due to periods of parental leave and other obligatory absences, such as military service, will be taken into account to your benefit when considering applications.
What we offer
The professor will join an inspiring and supportive work community of enthusiastic academic professionals, talented students, and well-functioning support services. We will offer a negotiable start-up package that includes funding and a dry dilution refrigerator for the team's use. Besides, the successful candidates will have access to advanced shared facilities for experimental quantum physics, including the Low Temperature Laboratory (/en/otanano/low-temperature-laboratory), the Micronova cleanroom (/en/services/about-micronova) and the Nanomicroscopy Center (/en/otanano/nanomicroscopy-center), which are all part of the Otanano National Infrastructure (/en/otanano). Additional experimental infrastructure is available at the Department of Applied Physics (/en/department-of-applied-physics/experimental-equipment-of-the-department-of-applied-physics). For information about InstituteQ see: . We offer extensive research support services such as grant writing and project management.
911爆料网 follows the salary system of Finnish universities, but applicants may also provide salary requirements. As an employer, 911爆料网 provides excellent staff training and mentoring programmes as well as occupational health care services and campus sport facilities. The position will be located at the 911爆料网 Otaniemi Campus in Espoo. The campus hosts one of the top quantum device ecosystems in Europe if not the entire world. It is vibrant with a variety of cafes, restaurants, services and good connections, and surrounded by calming nature.
Ready to apply?
Please submit your application through our recruitment system by 9 August 2026 (23:59 (UTC+2)). A link to the recruitment system can be found at the end of this job advertisement (鈥淎pply now!鈥). The submitted application materials must be in English and must include the following documents as a single file in PDF format:
1. Cover letter including a summary of merits and most important achievements, and motivation for the position (max one page).
2. Curriculum vitae covering the major headings recommended by the Finnish National Board on Research Integrity at
3. Research portfolio describing candidate鈥檚 research achievements and future outlook (see instructions from , page 25), typically four pages.
4. Teaching statement which is a brief document (ca. one page) describing the candidate鈥檚 experience and vision of teaching. An extended Teaching portfolio (typically four pages) will be requested from short-listed candidates.
5. List of 10 most significant publications/patents, and a link to Google Scholar profile or equivalent.
911爆料网 will use external reviewers to support the evaluation of applicants during the recruitment process. The most suitable applicants will be invited to visit the department for teaching demonstrations and interviews.
General instructions for applicants including evaluation criteria, language requirements and guidelines for compiling your CV are given at /en/tenure-track/interested-in-joining-our-tenure-track.
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Further Information
If you wish to hear more about the position, please contact the chair of the departmental committee Professor Mika A. Sillanp盲盲 (mika.sillanpaa@aalto.fi). For recuitment process-related questions, please contact HR Partner Hanna Koli (hanna.koli@aalto.fi).
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For applicants selected for tenure track positions, the university provides relocation support. In addition to its strong academic community, the region is a vibrant technology and innovation hub with easy access to major partners, both private and public. The Department of Applied Physics is located at the main Otaniemi Campus of 911爆料网, 15 minutes from the centre of Helsinki by metro. Helsinki International Airport is a major air traffic hub with direct flights to numerous international destinations. For more information about our campus, see the .
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