PS Fellow: Professor, Assistant or Associate Professor in Computer Science

PS Fellow: Professor, Assistant or Associate Professor in Computer Science (especially Intelligent Computing)

The JYU is a nationally and internationally significant research university and an expert on education that focuses on human and natural sciences.

The Faculty of Information Technology is seeking to recruit a Professor or Assistant/Associate Professor (tenure track) in Computer Science (especially Intelligent Computing) starting on August 1, 2025, or as soon as possible after that. The Professor position is valid until further notice. The position of an Assistant Professor is for a fixed term of three to five years, and the position of an Associate Professor is for a fixed term of five years (according to the tenure track model at the university of Jyväskylä). After each fixed-term assignment, there will be an evaluation procedure to assess the qualifications for promotion to the next level (Associate/Professor). The tenure track aims to progress to a permanent professorship.

In recent years and decades, AI as a discipline has developed constantly, producing breakthroughs in technologies and products and businesses based on the new capabilities. Intelligent computing covers a variety of aspects of AI and AI models: contemporary AI model architectures and construction strategies (e.g. deep learning, reinforcement learning, transfer learning, semi-supervised and unsupervised learning), efficient implementation of AI models (hardware aspects, computational algorithms, processing of data sets) and model properties that enable rational and responsible deployment (explainability, causal reasoning).

The faculty aims to strengthen the research and degree education in AI High-Performance Computing with this recruitment. The aim of the professorship is a deep and long-term cooperation with the Foundation PS and the ELLIS Institute Finland to profile Finland as a leading country in AI research and its application. The person selected for this professorship participates and presents their research and its impact at a non-profit conference organised by Foundation PS at least once a year.

Who we are looking for

The new (Assistant/Associate) Professor (PS Fellow) is expected to support the faculty's strategy with high-quality scientific research in collaboration with faculty staff and stakeholders, to promote and support leading technology research, and to contribute to the growth of Finland's ecosystem of AI capabilities, knowledge and expertise, as well as its capacity to commercialise new technologies with significant positive societal impact in accordance with the University Act. The career stage of the recruit will determine the level of responsibility and requirements for other tasks.

You are the person we are looking for if your research is strongly linked to method development of AI and computational intelligence. Your research may focus on the computational and algorithmic aspects of AI either in the large (model architectures, learning strategies) or in the small (efficient implementation and related computational aspects). Or it aims to trustworthiness of the AI models. It is considered an advantage for the applicant to show a plan for how to advance the faculty's research related to AI and Data Science. Regardless of career stage, the recruited person is expected to have the capacity and involvement in stakeholder collaboration and development.

In addition to research, the position of Assistant/Associate Professor includes teaching and doctoral training. The Assistant/Associate Professor supervises undergraduate students, Doctoral Researchers and Postdoctoral Researchers according to their career path. The Assistant/Associate Professor is also involved in the continuous development of teaching and other development and administrative tasks. The Assistant/Associate Professor is expected to contribute to research projects in their field and to acquire funding for the research team.

The Assistant/Associate Professor is required to have an applicable doctoral degree, an excellent record of international scientific research and publications, international networking, teaching and, in particular at the Associate level, funding and thesis supervision. This will be assessed based on the level of the tenure track career model applied for. For more information on the general requirements for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor, please visit our website.

In addition to research, the Professor's duties include teaching and doctoral training. The Professor supervises undergraduate students, Doctoral Researchers, and Postdoctoral Researchers. Responsibilities also include the continuous development of teaching and participation in other development and administrative activities. The recruited person is expected to contribute to the responsibility for research projects in their field and for the research team's funding. They are also expected to participate in social interactions in their area of expertise.

The Professor is required to have an applicable doctoral degree, a high level of scientific excellence and publication record, extensive experience in teaching, supervising Doctoral Researchers and Postdoctoral Researchers, managing research activities, and a strong track record of national and international cooperation in their field of research and in obtaining research funding.

Applicants should indicate in their application which position they are applying for.

The duties and qualification requirements of an Assistant/Associate Professor and Professor are stipulated by the University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines. Candidates should have an excellent record of conducting and publishing scientific research, establishing international networks, acquiring external funding, and teaching. The qualification requirements should be met before the closing time of this call. A trial period of six months will be used at the beginning of employment.

Career path and benefits

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.

After signing the employment contract, a personal career plan is made for you. The career plan specifies the objectives, intermediate milestones and evaluation criteria of the tenure track period. Your personal career plan helps you clarify your goals, and you will receive regular feedback on your work in the initial and follow-up discussions. JYU's starting grant for new tenure track professors enables a smooth start. The start-up funding is up to 60,000 euros. Applications will be assessed taking into account the need for start-up funding to ensure the effective launch of the research activity, which must be justified in the application. We will also support your progress through mentoring, training and other support activities needed. Career path progression is based on an overall assessment of a person's progress.

If you are moving from abroad, we will support your move to Jyväskylä and Finland. With its location among the forests and lakes of Central Finland, Jyväskylä offers a safe environment to live and work. Finnish society offers many benefits to families with children, and as a researcher living in Jyväskylä you will be able to balance work and personal life.

Salaries are based on job demands and employees' performance following the Finnish University Salary System. A holiday bonus is paid to all employees.

How to apply

Please make sure that your ORCID-profile (https://orcid.org) works: your publications are listed and the publication list visibility is set to: Everyone. You cannot apply for this position without an ORCID profile.

The application documents that should be included in English and in PDF format:

1. A short and informal motivation/cover letter (max 2 pages), including your research interests, career goals, previous experience, and merits in relation to the qualifications for this position.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. A teaching portfolio prepared according to the guidelines, i.e., a written description of pedagogical training and teaching merits.
6. Evidence of societal interaction (max 2 pages).

Applicants are kindly asked to submit their applications using the online application form by 13, April, 2025. Applications sent via email are not considered.

For further information, please contact The Dean, Professor Pasi Tyrväinen (pasi.t.tyrvainen@jyu.fi, +358405408646). For information regarding recruitment process, please contact HR Partner Elina Korhonen (elina.a.korhonen@jyu.fi, +358406605137).

Our application process is transparent, professional and international. We communicate openly with the applicants throughout the recruitment process. All appointment decisions are based on careful consideration within the faculty as well as reviews by external experts. We value equality and diversity in our work community and encourage qualified applicants, regardless of background, to apply for this position.

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.

Faculty of Information Technology

At the University of Jyväskylä, everyone can find their place in the human-centered environment of 2,600 experts and 14,500 students. Our goal is to create wisdom and well-being for us all. It is essential that each member of the community thrives and has opportunities to develop and grow. We cherish openness of thinking as well as the balance between research and education. Our naturally beautiful campus is located at the heart of the city of Jyväskylä. JYU is the third-largest employer in Central Finland.

The Faculty of Information Technology at the University of Jyväskylä is the first and largest in its field in Finland. The mission of the faculty is to create a science-based digital future. In research, education, and stakeholder collaboration, the faculty combines comprehensively the viewpoints of technology, information, organizations, business, and people. Teaching is given both in Finnish and in English. Strong collaboration with companies and other actors in society is based on long-term research. The faculty's research is organized through four areas of activity, which are computational science, software engineering, information systems science, and educational technology and cognitive science. The faculty traditionally has degree programs in the natural sciences and business, in addition to which new degree programs in technology have been launched. Multidisciplinarity is concrete within our faculty, and the surrounding multidisciplinary university provides a fertile ground for various research openings and other collaborations.

The faculty is located on the scenic Mattilanniemi campus by the lake. You can find more information about the faculty's activities on our website. Please take a special look at our research activities and curricula.

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PS Fellow: Professor, Assistant or Associate Professor in Computer Science (especially Intelligent Computing)

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