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Hydrogeology professorship, University of Helsinki
University of Helsinki, , Finland
Apply before: 15 March 2019


The University of Helsinki is among the leading multidisciplinary research universities in the world. In addition to its 11 faculties, the University includes several independent institutes, some of which are jointly operated with other universities. Some 35,000 students are currently pursuing an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree at the University of Helsinki.

The Department of Geosciences and Geography at the Faculty of Science is an exceptionally diverse unit for academic research and education. Our research interest range from exploring the experiences of minorities in cities, through plate tectonics to how environments have changed since life began. The common denominator of the research at the Department is our planet Earth, from its core to the structures of its surface.

The Faculty of Science at the University of Helsinki invites applications for a FULL PROFESSOR OR ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (TENURE-TRACK)

The selected person is expected to establish and lead a research group in the field of hydrogeology with a broad focus on Earth’s critical zone. The successful candidate should have a strong background in modelling and an established record in research fields such as hydrogeological transport phenomena, groundwater contamination and remediation, or surface and groundwater interactions. Preference will be given to candidates whose documented research also includes a relevant combination of field and laboratory approaches, and whose research complements existing areas of expertise in the department.

Duties: The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the research and teaching mission of the Department of Geosciences and Geography. Successful research activity will be demonstrated through the development of a vibrant, internationally recognized, and externally funded research group. Teaching responsibilities will include some combination of introductory geoscience courses for undergraduates, upper level undergraduate courses, and graduate-level courses related to the candidate's specialty. The successful applicant is expected to contribute to an inclusive environment, and to bring new perspectives on mentoring and educating students from diverse backgrounds. The selected applicant will also contribute to professional and university service as appropriate.

The University will offer the appointee a challenging career opportunity in top-level research and research-based teaching, possibilities for international collaboration, and for the appointed assistant/associate professor prerequisites to grow into full professorship. In addition to the funding possibilities offered by the national funding agencies, the Faculty of Science opens calls on infrastructure funding. The selected person is also anticipated to get a startup package equivalent to a postdoc salary for three years and some support for infrastructure development.

A professor will carry out and supervise scientific research, provide teaching based on it, follow developments in research and participate in societal interaction in his/her field and in international cooperation.

According to the Regulations of the University of Helsinki, a professor must hold a doctoral degree and have high-level academic qualifications and experience in leading scientific research. The professor must also be able to provide research-based teaching of high quality, supervise dissertations and theses as well as to have international cooperation in the field.

An assistant/associate professor must hold a doctoral degree and ability for independent scientific work as well as teaching skills required by the position. Furthermore, the successful candidate is expected to have competence and motivation for scientific career proven by scientific publications and other academic activities.

When assessing the qualifications of each candidate, attention will be paid to scientific publications and other research results of scientific value, teaching experience and pedagogical training, the ability to produce teaching materials, other teaching merits, and, if deemed necessary, teaching skills as demonstrated in a lecture as well as participation in doctoral education. Furthermore, attention will be paid to the applicant’s activities within the research community, success in obtaining research funding, research work abroad and elected positions in international organisations.

Applications must have the following enclosures as a one single pdf file (in English):

  1. an academic portfolio approved by the Faculty (as set out at https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-of-science/faculty/join-us/academic-portfolio)
  2. a list of those publications and other relevant documents on competence and merits that the applicant wishes to be taken into account in the selection process.

On the Faculty’s request, applicants should prepare to submit up to 10 publications of their choice to be sent to assessors after the application period. The publications shall be submitted the University of Helsinki Recruitment System upon request of the Faculty.

Please submit your application using the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the link Apply for the position.

Applicants who are employees of the University of Helsinki are requested to leave their application via the SAP HR portal.

The dead line for applications is 15 March 2019.

More information: Head of the Department Annakaisa Korja, +358-2941 51606, annakaisa.korja(at)helsinki.fi.

Professor Tapani Rämö, +358-405260636, tapani.ramo(at)helsinki.fi

Of interest for:
  • Terrestrial Working Group
  • Hydrology Focus Research Group