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We are seeking two (2) Assistant, Associate, or Full Professors in the field of 1) Electronics and Embedded Systems and 2) Microelectronics Circuit Design.
The positions are placed within the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences at Tampere University in the Unit of Electrical Engineering (EE). The EE unit covers a full range of research and educational areas, including Electronics and Embedded System, Electrical Energy Engineering, Communications Engineering, and Radio Systems. Our team includes 13 full professors, 8 tenure track professors, and roughly 200 staff members. We collaborate closely with several industrial partners and maintain an active presence in the international scientific community.
SITE DESCRIPTION
Join the cutting-edge world of Electronics Engineering at Tampere University, located in the vibrant city of Tampere within the Pirkanmaa region of Finland. Our esteemed institution aims to enhance excellence in Electronics and Embedded Systems and Microelectronics Circuit Design.
Our research encompasses a wide range of activities, including electronics and embedded systems, microelectronics, System-on-Chip, thin-film devices and circuits, low-level software, and system design for industrial, healthcare, and consumer environments. We collaborate closely with industry and academic units, with a significant portion of our research funding coming from the EU, Business Finland, the Research Council of Finland, and industry partners.
Tampere University is involved in the Wide bandgap (WBG) ChipAct JU pilotline. Our role focuses on the development and testing of WBG devices and their integration into hybrid System-in-Package (SiP) solutions. The pilot line at Tampere will advance next-generation semiconductor technology with applications in motor control systems, battery management systems, fast charging systems, photovoltaic inverters, power supply systems, and 5G base stations. Additionally, the university is developing techniques for SiP fabrication (SiPFAB), enabling the integration and packaging of semiconductor chips into complete systems.
Furthermore, Tampere University, Tampere City, and Pirkanmaa region released Chips from Finland initiative, strengthening EU’s Chips Act design excellence in the region with a strong business cluster around wireless communications, intelligent machines, and imaging. Nokia designs the most advanced chips in Europe for 5G on the latest IC technology nodes in Finland, and Industry 4.0 companies have significant potential for custom chips that differentiate and secure competitiveness. To meet industrial challenges, System-on-Chip Hub (SoC Hub) focuses on large, top quality prototype chips in the smallest geometries and aiming at high technology readiness level (TRL6 onwards). The SoC Hub has created a unique co-working model where over 70 experts from the university and companies collaborate daily on SoC design. The promise of one large SoC per year has been proven with over 130M transistor chips from 2021. We use a mix of open source and custom Intellectual Property (IP) blocks and a mixture of open source and commercial EDA tools.
Join us at Tampere University and be part of an exceptional team that drives innovation, fosters collaboration, and shapes the future of chip design.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking highly motivated and accomplished academics to expand the current research of the Electrical Engineering Unit. The research activities of the selected candidates will be integrated into our active and ambitious research work, which we currently organize through the Electronics Research Center and System-on-Chip Hub. We look forward to collaboration among the new positions in a complementary way. We are searching for candidates in the following areas:
- Electronics and Embedded systems. We see Electronics and Embedded Systems as essential to controlling the world inside vehicles, buildings, machinery, industrial processes, and every smart system interacting with the environment. In this position, you will lead the electronics and embedded systems research group and teach by making clear links with existing activities in computer-aided design of circuits and systems, microcontrollers, bare-metal programming, and hardware-software co-design. The successful candidate should be active in hardware and software research with an application-oriented vision and solid practical first-hand skills in implementing new systems from an idea to a prototype.
- Microelectronics Circuit Design. Microelectronics Circuit Design is a critical enabler in developing vehicles, machines, industry, healthcare, and IoT devices. Integrated circuits offer improved performance for edge computing and fast communications applications. In this position, you will lead a research group in microelectronics circuit design in analog, mixed-signal, or RF integrated circuits, with a link to our existing activities in chip design. The successful candidate should have strong knowledge and practical expertise in current trends, tools, and methodologies in microelectronics circuit design and physical implementation of chips.
The final profiles of the positions can be tailored according to your specific expertise.
In general, our tenure track staff are expected to:
- Pursue and supervise high-quality scientific research in the field.
- Lead, conduct, and develop research-based teaching, curriculum development, and student supervision.
- Actively collaborate with local, national, and global research partners.
- Seek, secure, and manage research funding from national and international sources for your research group.
- Demonstrate effective academic leadership and engage with external stakeholders.
The specific objectives will be set based on the level and previous experience of the candidate.
REQUIREMENTS
Electronics and Embedded System
- Strong knowledge and practical background in Electronics and Embedded Systems including computer-aided design of circuits and systems (e.g., microcontrollers, bare metal programming, hardware-software co-design, integration to local and cloud infrastructures).
- Strong knowledge and practical expertise of current trends, tools, and methodologies in Electronics and Embedded Systems.
- Ability to teach Electronics and Embedded Systems.
- Good command of the English language
- Good cooperation and interaction skills
The following will also be taken into account as advantages in the selection process:
- Strong industrial collaboration experience, demonstrating the ability to bridge academic and industry perspectives.
- Finnish language (or a strong motivation to learn Finnish) as the undergraduate and graduate level courses are taught in English and Finnish.
Microelectronics Circuit Design
- Proven expertise and professional experience in microelectronics circuit design (e.g., analog, mixed-signal, or RF integrated circuit design).
- Strong knowledge and practical expertise of current trends, tools, and methodologies in microelectronics circuit design.
- Physical implementation of the chips
- Good command of the English language
- Good cooperation and interaction skills
The following will also be taken into account as advantages in the selection process:
- Familiarity with modern semiconductor technologies and their applications
- Strong industrial collaboration experience, demonstrating the ability to bridge academic and industry perspectives
Assistant Professor
We require:
- an applicable doctoral degree;
- ability to undertake independent scholarly activity and potential to pursue scholarly at a high international level;
- teaching skills required to successfully perform the duties and functions of the position.
Associate Professor
We require:
- an applicable doctoral degree;
- a record of independent scholarly activity;
- teaching skills required to successfully perform the duties and functions of the position;
- ability to lead a research group and a record of winning external research funding;
- a record of international scholarly activity.
Professor
We require:
- an applicable doctoral degree;
- high-level scholarly expertise and an international level of achievement;
- experience of leading scientific research activities;
- ability to provide high-quality research-based education and instruction;
- a record of winning external research funding;
- a record of international scholarly activity.
We will expect you to demonstrate how your profile aligns with the strategy of Tampere University and with the profile of the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences and describe how you would work in a multidisciplinary environment. Ideally, for more senior level appointments, you will have experience of leading or making a major contribution to a research group. Track-record of industry collaboration is considered as an asset.
We offer
Initial appointment for assistant professor and for associate professor is for five years. Subject to successful performance, you will become a tenured member of the faculty staff at the end of the first five-year period. You will be well-supported throughout the five-year period to ease transition to faculty positions. Full professors will hold a permanent appointment from the outset. A trial period of six months applies to all our new employees.
Salaries are based on the job demands and employees’ personal performance in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System. Typical starting salary range will be from 4,500 to €5,250 EUR/month for an assistant professor and from 5,250 to 6,100 EUR/month for an associate professor and from 6,250-7,250 EUR/month for a professor. Higher salaries may be negotiated for candidates with exceptional experience and/or performance.
We offer you the opportunity to join our dynamic and innovative international community. As a member of staff at Tampere University, you will enjoy a range of competitive benefits, such as a flexible work schedule, good facilities for teleworking, occupational healthcare services, a variety of affordable food and drink outlets across our campuses and a personal fund to spend on sports and cultural activities in your free time. Please read more about working at Tampere University. You can also find more information about us and working and living Tampere by watching our video: Tampere Higher Education Community - our academic playground
Tampere, located between two big lakes, is Finland’s second largest city area and the biggest inland city in the Nordic countries. The nature is close everywhere you turn your head in Tampere. This together with a strong tradition in industry make Tampere a unique environment for living and working. At present the region hosts a great deal of industry and service businesses, and the City of Tampere is a major hub for the Finnish ICT industry. For more information on Tampere, please check VisitTampere, Welcome to Tampere and International House Tampere.
Finland provides one of the most advanced and comprehensive social security in the world. It includes for example sickness benefits, various family benefits and a comprehensive healthcare system. For more information on Finland, please check InfoFinland and This is Finland.
How to apply
Please submit your application through our online recruitment system (link below). Please write your application and all accompanying documents in English and attach them in PDF format.
Applications should include the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of publications. Please indicate your ten most important publications and a link to those. You may also gather the publications to a cloud file and add a link to this to your list of publications.
- Teaching portfolio (according the university guideline)
- A letter of motivation in which you set out the reasons why you are particularly suited to it and how you would develop and strengthen the research and teaching in Electronics Engineering at Tampere University. (max. 2 pages)
- A research plan (max. 5 pages) including your main contribution to the field so far, your research vision in the field, and a plan of research for next 5 years
- The names, positions and contact details of two referees who can support your application.
The closing date for applications is March 24th, 2025 (at 23:59 EET/UTC +2). Please write your application and all accompanying documentation in English and attach them in PDF format.
For more information, please contact:
Professor Matti Mäntysalo, matti.mantysalo@tuni.fi; +358 4075 76800
Head of Unit Mikko Valkama, mikko.valkama@tuni.fi, +358 4084 90756
For questions regarding the application process, please contact HR Specialist Teuvo Moilanen; teuvo.moilanen@tuni.fi
Application period starts: 2025-02-10 09:00 Application period ends: 2025-03-24 23:59
