Professor in High-Temperature Chemistry and Technology

Åbo Akademi University is an internationally acknowledged research university with an extensive responsibility for providing education in Swedish in Finland. With its strong Nordic ties, Åbo Akademi University has an acclaimed and recognized position within research and education both nationally and internationally. The Faculty of Science and Engineering develops solutions and processes for a sustainable society. Our research is done in cooperation with the industry, research institutes and other universities both in Finland and abroad. The faculty is located in Turku and Vaasa.

Åbo Akademi University (ÅAU) invites applications to the position as Professor in High-Temperature Chemistry and Technology at the Faculty of Science and Engineering.  The employment begins in the summer of 2025, or as agreed. The position is located in Turku, Finland.

The Laboratory of Molecular Science and Engineering conducts teaching and research in chemistry, with a focus on analytical, physical, organic and inorganic chemistry as well as polymer technology. Information about research conducted at the Laboratory of Molecular Science and Engineering can be found on https://www.abo.fi/en/laboratory-of-molecular-science-and-engineering-research-and-personel/.

WORK DESCRIPTION AND QUALIFICATIONS

A Professor shall carry out scientific research, provide research-based tuition, follow developments in science, participate in societal interaction, and in national and international cooperation within one’s field of responsibility in accordance with the Universities Act (558/2009).

The field of activity of the position is high-temperature chemistry and technology. The area of responsibility includes teaching and supervision at bachelor's, master's and doctoral level. The professor will lead and further develop a large research group in the field of inorganic chemistry, with a focus on thermochemical energy conversion. The group also conducts materials research focused on ceramics and glass. The research is closely linked to the green transition in areas such as utilization of biomass-based fuels, new methods of chemical recycling in pulp mills, and the introduction of hydrogen and ammonia in industrial high-temperature processes.

Detailed information about the position, the qualification and evaluation criteria and the recruitment process are found in the appointment plan.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

The language requirements at Åbo Akademi University are defined in Section 78 of the University Act (558/2009) and in § 1 and 2 the Åbo Akademi University internal language instructions (25.2.2010). 

For teaching position, native Finnish citizens are required to have excellent proficiency in Swedish (written and oral) and sufficient proficiency in Finnish. Applicants that have not yet a certificate of their Swedish language skills can demonstrate their skills and, if necessary, take a language test arranged by the ÅAU Language Board. For instructions regarding demonstration of Swedish language skills, please see https://www.abo.fi/om-abo-akademi/jobba-hos-oss/information-om-sprakkunskapskrav-for-sokande-till-undervisningsbefattningar/ (only in Swedish).

Foreigners and non-native Finnish citizens can be exempted from the requirement to have proficiency in Swedish and Finnish and still be eligible for the position as professor. Swedish skills are considered a merit. However, as the administrative and teaching language of the university primarily is Swedish, the person appointed is expected to acquire such knowledge of Swedish that he or she will be able to participate successfully in teaching and administrative tasks in Swedish in the future.

Excellent oral and written knowledge of English is necessary for managing the duties of the position successfully.

SALARY AND WORKING TIME

The salary for professors is set on levels 8-11 of the job demand level for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid. See the salary chart for teaching and research staff: https://www.sivista.fi/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Salary-Scales-010622.pdf . Teachers and researchers have a total working time of 1,612 hours per year.

APPLICATION

Submit your electronic application through the ÅAU recruitment system below by January 7, 2025 at 15:00 (Finnish local time) at the latest. For guidelines on the electronic application, please see https://www.abo.fi/en/instructions-for-submitting-an-application/. 

The application should include the following enclosures (in English):

1) A curriculum vitae (CV) and a complete list of publications in compliance with the TENK model (The Finnish National Board on Research Integrity) https://tenk.fi/en/advice-and-materials/template-researchers-curriculum-vitae 

2) A teaching portfolio. Instructions for the portfolio are available at https://web.abo.fi/befattningar/Pedagogical_portfolio2021.pdf 

3) A separate list of a maximum of 10 publications that the applicant has chosen to demonstrate his or her competence. The publications must be available electronically and the applicant should provide links to the publications in the list of publications or upload them to a separate system for file transfer. 

4 A short research plan (max. 5 pages). 

5) A description of the applicant’s view on the position, on the development of the research group and on leadership (max. 4 pages).

The applicants may be requested to submit copies of diplomas and certificates after the deadline for application.

INFORMATION

For questions regarding the position, please contact Dean Patrik Henelius (email: patrik.henelius[a]abo.fi). For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Specialist Anna Lübchow (anna.lubchow[a]abo.fi).

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds within the scientific field in question to apply for the position. Åbo Akademi University works for equal gender distribution and diversity in all staff categories.

Application period starts: 2024-11-12 14:00 Application period ends: 2025-01-07 15:00