Research Assistants / summer trainees to all research groups in Materials Science and Environmental Engineering Unit (at least 10 positions)

Organisation/Company

Tampere University

Research Field

Technology » Environmental technology
Engineering » Materials engineering
Chemistry » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Finland

Application Deadline

19 Feb 2024 – 21:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences create a unique environment for multidisciplinary, inspirational and high-impact research and education. Our universities community has its competitive edges in technology, health and society. www.tuni.fi/en

The Materials Science and Environmental Engineering Unit invites applications for several summer trainee positions for the three subunits described below. Summer trainees will work in the research groups in many different tasks.  The positions will be filled typically for a fixed-term period of three months or as mutually agreed. Trial period of 1 month applies.

Chemistry and Advanced Materials (CAM, www.tuni.fi/cam ). Chemistry is the central science for building sustainable future. The CAM cluster fosters interdisciplinary solutions for contemporary problems through the design and fabrication of functional compounds and new materials. We are broadly interested in various application areas, including drug release, solar-driven chemistry, soft robotics, and new energy technologies, and conduct state-of-the-art research in all these areas.  We are recruiting 8-12 highly motivated research assistants / summer trainees interested in conducting chemistry-related research in one of the CAM subgroups. The tasks will be scientifically driven, i.e., the summer trainees will work as part of projects aiming towards scientific publications. The trainees will be instructed by postdocs or PhD students, but are after getting familiar with their research topic expected to carry out the assigned tasks independently. If you are majoring in chemistry, physics, materials science, or biomedical/environmental engineering, please be in touch in case of further questions, or simply apply for a position! In case you apply, please familiarize yourself with the CAM subgroups and indicate in your letter of motivation in which of them (max. 2) you would preferentially like to work. 

Engineering Materials Science (EMS, www.tuni.fi/ems ) utilizes new breakthrough materials to address future challenges related to the environment, energy and human welfare. We develop solutions for all materials used in industrial applications, such as metals, ceramics, elastomers, composites and paper-based materials, as well as study and develop different engineering coatings and surfaces. We take pride in our excellent quality of education; our teachers, laboratories and research are at the cutting edge of materials science in Finland.  Summer trainee position can be general tasks related to the EMS or laboratory work carried out at the research groups depending on the interest of applicant.  We are recruiting at least 2 highly motivated research assistants / summer trainees interested in one or more key areas of EMS.

The goal of the research of Bio and circular research group (BIC, www.tuni.fi/bic ) is to promote a cleaner and safer future for the benefit of people and the environment. The group focuses on development and implementation of biological and thermochemical processes for sustainable conversion of municipal and industrial wastes, wastewaters and flue gas streams to biochemicals and biofuels as well as for recovery of nutrients and metals. Summer trainee will work in the laboratory in selected research group depending on the interest of the applicant.  We are looking for at two summer trainees in our research groups, of which one in digitalization of biotechnology teaching.

Requirements:

We are looking for students who dare to take initiative and have good team working and communication skills. A good command of English, both in writing and in oral presentations, will be an asset. We expect successful candidates to study in a university in Finland.

We offer: 

As a research assistant you have the perfect chance for being part of a vibrant, international and multicultural research environment, which will not only provide insight on the research world itself, but will also represent the perfect occasion to get in touch with cutting-edge research.  

Summer trainees are encouraged to discuss with the research group professors about BSc and MSc thesis topics related to the training period. Many of our summer trainees, in fact, also conduct their Master’s Thesis with us.

Salary: 

The salary will be based on both the job demand level and the employee’s personal performance in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System. According to the criteria applied to teaching and research staff, the position of the Research Assistant is placed on the job demand level 1. In addition, employees will receive performance-based salary, which for Research Assistants is based on their study credits. 

How to apply:

Please submit your application by the online application form. Closing date for applications is on Monday, 19 February 2024 (25:59 EET / 21:59 UTC).

Applications and attachments must be written in English. Applications must be enclosed with CV, letter of motivation and transcript of studies in pdf format.

Please indicate in the application form your choice of research area (CAM / EMS / BIC).

For more information, please contact:

Chemistry and Advanced Materials  (CAM): Prof Arri Priimägi (arri.priimagi(at)tuni.fi)

Engineering Materials Science (EMS): Prof Mikko Hokka  (mikko.hokka(at)tuni.fi) or research group leaders

Bio and circular research group (BIC):  Prof Jukka Rintala (jukka.rintala(at)tuni.fi ) or research group leaders 

About the recruitment process: HR Specialist Titta Syväoja (titta.syvaoja(at)tuni.fi)

Application period starts: 2024-01-26 15:30

Application period ends: 2024-02-19 23:59

Requirements

Research Field

Technology

Years of Research Experience

1 – 4

Research Field

Engineering

Years of Research Experience

1 – 4

Research Field

Chemistry

Years of Research Experience

1 – 4

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

10

Company/Institute

Tampere University

Country

Finland

City

Tampere

Postal Code

33100

Street

Kalevantie 4

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

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Contact

City

Tampere

Website

https://www.tuni.fi/en

Postal Code

33100

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