2-3 University Teachers or Senior Lecturers in Software Engineering and Computer Science

At the University of Jyväskylä, you are a recognized member of our community with a unique opportunity to influence international research. You get to participate in our international and multidisciplinary community where the welfare of each individual is important. At the University of Jyväskylä, we offer a great and lively campus area with opportunities to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle.

Finland has a high standard of living, with free schooling (also in English), affordable childcare, good family benefits, and healthcare. Jyväskylä is located in central Finland in the Finnish lakeland and has excellent opportunities for different nature, outdoor, and sports activities. The city of Jyväskylä is a major educational center and the city has a large student population. As such there is a vibrant cultural scene in the city. To find useful information about the University of Jyväskylä, the City of Jyväskylä and living in Finland, see the University's International Staff Guide.

The salary for a University Teacher is determined based on the task-specific demand level 4-5 of the university salary system for teaching and research staff and for a Senior Lecturer level 6-7. Additionally individual salary component will be paid depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

How to apply?

When applying for either post, applications must include (in English in pdf format):

1. A Curriculum vitae, composed according to good scientific practice and considering the template for researcher´s curriculum vitae by The Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity.
2. A short and informal motivation/cover letter (max 2 pages), including your research interests, career goals and previous experience and merits in relation to the qualifications for this position.
3. A teaching portfolio prepared according to the guidelines, i.e., a written description of pedagogical training and teaching merits (Instructions on the JYU Work with us website.

When applying for the position of University Lecturer application must also include:

4. A numbered list of all scientific publications and other publications showing the applicant's ability and merits for the position using the guidelines of the Research Council of Finland.
5. A maximum of five publications, which must be numbered according to the list of publications (as one PDF file) or a PDF file with public links to the 5 chosen publications.
6. Research plan: a short written description (max 4 pages) of the applicant's research merits, leadership in research, and experience in obtaining research funding, as well as a research plan related to the position and a vision of how the applicant's current and future work will support the research and international collaboration at the University of Jyväskylä.

Applicants are kindly asked to submit their applications using the online application form by January 6 2025. Applications sent via email are not considered.

For further information, please contact Professor Tommi Mikkonen (tommi.j.mikkonen@jyu.fi, +358503117999) and Professor Tuomo Rossi (tuomo.j.rossi@jyu.fi, +358504285298). Further information on the application process and terms and conditions of employment HR Partner Elina Korhonen (elina.a.korhonen@jyu.fi, +358406605137).

In recruitment, we follow the Code of Conduct and Recommendations for the Recruitment of Researchers as defined in the European Charter for Researchers European Charter for Researchers. The University of Jyväskylä is committed to fairness, consistency and transparency in selection decisions, and undertakes the recommendations for the responsible evaluation of a researcher in Finland and DORA-declaration. We communicate openly with the applicants throughout the recruitment process.

A personal security clearance may be conducted on the selected candidate with their consent (Security Clearance Act 726/2014). More information about the security clearance process and the rights of the subject can be found here.