Professor, Experimental quantum physics

Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 13 000 students, 400 professors and close to 4 500 other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.

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.

TheDepartment of Applied Physics (www.aalto.fi/en/department-of-applied-physics)at Aalto University School of Scienceinvites 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 outstandingtrack recordand potential for further extending a productive scientific career.The position is to be filled either attenured Associate Professor, orFull Professorlevel of the Aalto University tenure track system. The level is chosen based on the selected candidate. The position is full-time and permanent.

We seek candidates who havedemonstratedexcellence and whose research plans are withinexperimental 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 thatcomplementsorextendsthe current efforts at the Department.The candidates should aim at finding novel fundamental phenomena as well as functionalitiespossibly leadingto applications in quantum, information, or other technologies.The appointed professors will beclosely connectedwith theOtaNanonational infrastructure whichincludes:cleanroom facilities ofMicronova,NanomicroscopyCentre and Low Temperature Laboratory, and the equipmentatthe Department of Applied Physics. The professorships are supported byInstituteQ. For links to these facilities see “What we offer?”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 Aalto University. Preference will be given to candidates who can take advantage of the existing facilities. Within the Aalto University tenure track system, theminimumrequirement 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 Aalto University community, and to take part in societal interaction and international collaboration in their field. We seek applicants who have:

• A doctorate in a field closely related to this position;

• Strongexpertisein carrying out research and attract research funding at the highest level;

• Skills to collaborate in an interdisciplinary environment;

• Experience in education and researcher training in physics;

• Ability to be an effective teacher in the undergraduate and graduate degreeprogrammesof 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 notrequired.

Aalto University is committed to promoting diversity,equalityand non-discrimination in all its activities. Thus, we promote equal opportunities to learn,acquireknowledge,participateandto makea difference. As anequal-opportunityemployer, Aalto Universityfoundsits recruitment decisions on applicants’ competencies,skillsand aptitudes. Aalto’s recruitment processes are clearly defined, transparent and fair, and allow the relevant areas to be emphasized whenrecruiting 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 accounttoyour benefit when considering applications.

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