Tenured Position in Physical Chemistry, especially electrochemistry (Aalto CHEM)

Aalto University is a new university with over a century of experience. Created from a high-profile merger between three leading universities in Finland – the Helsinki School of Economics, Helsinki University of Technology and the University of Art and Design Helsinki – Aalto University opens up new possibilities for strong multidisciplinary education and research. The university has 20 000 students and a staff of 5 000 including 350 professors.

Aalto University School of Chemical Technology invites applications for:

TENURE TRACK OR TENURED POSITION IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY, ESPECIALLY ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Rank will be commensurate with experience, but preference will be given to an appointment at the full professor level.

Job description

The position is located in the Department of Chemistry. Research and teaching at the Department of Chemistry focus on all the key areas of chemistry, including physical, inorganic, organic, analytical and computational chemistry. The department carries out basic and applied research of high-quality as well as educates skilled and sought-after chemistry experts to serve both business and society. For more information about the department, please go to http://chemistry.aalto.fi/en/

The main focus of the research group of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry is in electrochemistry, with application areas of the batteries and fuel cells of various kinds, metal deposition in ionic liquids and liquid-liquid interfaces. The group has a long tradition in studying transport process which is utilized in membrane electrochemistry and physical pharmacy. Recent interests also include non-isothermal processes which are relevant to thermoelectric phenomena.

Applicable candidates should preferably have knowledge of at least two of the following specific research areas: Electrochemical kinetics, transport processes in electrolyte solutions, electrochemistry of liquid-liquid interfaces, membrane electrochemistry, bioelectrochemistry or electrochemical reaction technology.

Requirements

Throughout their careers, those in the academic tenure track system are expected to exercise and guide scientific research, to provide related higher academic education, to follow the advances of their field,  to participate in service to the Aalto University community, and to take part in societal interaction and international collaboration in their field.

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in related field. In addition to this, applicants for the position must demonstrate distinction in published research, evidence of consistent extramural funding and strong international experience and collaboration. The appointee will be expected to commit to teaching. Pedagogical studies are an advantage.

The applicants will be reviewed on the basis of their research, teaching and academic leadership and activity in scientific community.

Salary

Aalto University follows the salary system of Finnish universities, but applicants may also provide salary requirements.

For more Information

For additional information, please contact Head of Department, Finnish Academy Professor Maarit Karppinen or in recruitment process –related questions HR-coordinator Sanna Kokko.  E-mails: firstname.lastname@aalto.fi.

How to apply

The application material for the position should include
• Curriculum Vitae
• Complete list of publications and other works (with the most significant publications highlighted)
• A research statement describing their past research and plans for future research
• Teaching portfolio
• Names and contact information of possible references

The application material should be submitted in English. The material will not be returned.

The applications for the tenure track positions are to be addressed to the President of Aalto University and submitted to the Registry of Aalto University no later than on March 15th, 2013. Please refer to the name of the position in your application. 

Please submit the application by e-mail (Application material in single file, pdf format): email: kirjaamo@aalto.fi. The postal address is Aalto University, P.O.Box 11000, FI-00076 Aalto, and the street address of the Registry is Otakaari 1, Espoo (The Registry closes at 3.00 p.m.).

General instructions for applicants including language requirements and guidelines for compiling teaching portfolio and CV are given at www.aalto.fi/en/tenure_track/for_applicant.

Aalto University reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open, to extend the application period and to consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period.

In Espoo, January 31st, 2013

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Tenure track in Aalto University
The tenure track is open to talented individuals who have excellent potential for a scientific career. Individuals placed on the Aalto University professorial tenure track have the possibility to advance in their career through regular performance assessments, which take into account their merits in all areas of their scope of duty. Launched only in 2010, the tenure track has attracted a wide range of international applicants, giving Aalto University the possibility of recruiting top experts and young research talent to join the Aalto University community. Read more about the Aalto University tenure track system atwww.aalto.fi/en/tenuretrack.