"Assistant Professor in Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering"

Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 120 nationalities, 14 000 students, 400 professors and close to 5000 faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.

The Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering (NBE) is home to world-class multidisciplinary research in human systems neuroscience, multimodal neuroimaging, neurostimulation, experimental biophysics, and biomedical engineering. The levels of description in the research and education at the department range from molecular and cellular measures to noninvasive neuroimaging and behavioral measurements.

New generations of multidisciplinary scientists and engineers are educated by engaging them with cutting-edge science and technology. Our strong emphasis on research is also reflected in our wide-ranging collaborations, the highly international composition of our staff, and broad spectrum of funding sources. Our graduates assume positions in academia, industry, and government and emphasize the importance of scientific evidence in our society. Our research discoveries and innovations pave the way for new companies contributing to health, wellbeing, and prosperity.

The Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering at Aalto University School of Science invites applications for: Assistant Professor Position (Tenure Track) in Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering

We are looking for a professor who has experience in and passion for both experimental human imaging neuroscience and the related analysis and interpretation methods and tools. We additionally value expertise in behavioral measurements, neurostimulation, or computational modelling.

While the scope of the position is broad, the new professor is expected to have a strong experimental approach to research. The experimental facilities immediately available at the department include MEG/EEG, functional and anatomical MRI, behavioral measurements, and TMS. At NBE, we also actively develop advanced data analysis methods. Invasive brain recordings in patients are possible through our collaboration with Helsinki University Hospital. In addition, we support studies of collective behavior in naturalistic settings using the broad range of equipment available at our infrastructures.

The position will be filled at the Assistant Professor level which is a full-time fixed-term entry-level faculty position on the Aalto University tenure track. The department is committed to fostering an inclusive environment with diverse faculty members. Women and others underrepresented in the field of this call are particularly encouraged to apply.

Role and requirements

The new professor is expected to build and lead an internationally recognized research group and establish an ambitious research program in Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering.

The new professor shall actively engage in education in this field at the NBE department and also more widely at Aalto University and participate in the development of our curricula at Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral levels.

The applicant needs to have a doctoral degree in a relevant field and be fluent in English.

Colleagues and infrastructure

Research at the Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering encompasses multiple disciplines. While we are looking for a new faculty member with strong competence in their own field, we also value the curiosity and courage to engage in interdisciplinary work.

The Otaniemi campus offers a comprehensive research infrastructure, including:

• Aalto Neuroimaging (ANI) Infrastructure is hosted at NBE. ANI houses MEG at MEG Core, fMRI at Advanced Magnetic Imaging Centre, and behavioral and psychophysical measurement systems at Aalto Behavioral Laboratory.
• MAGICS is an infrastructure that supports scientific and artistic research utilizing 4D digitization and virtualization. It also offers research instruments to measure human experiences, particularly in natural settings.
• Micronova is part of OtaNano, a research infrastructure for micro- and nanotechnology.
• Computational infrastructure consisting of the Triton high-performance computing cluster, CSC – IT Center for Science, and LUMI supercomputer.

Potential collaborative institutions include:

Aalto University in general and NBE in particular have well-established connections to the University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital. These connections provide excellent opportunities for translational research and for developing clinical applications, e.g., at the BioMag laboratory.

Technical Research Centre of Finland, VTT, is one of Europe’s leading research institutions. VTT is owned by the Finnish state and advances the utilization and commercialization of research and technology. VTT is located on the Otaniemi campus.

Tenure track in Aalto University

The position is in the tenure track career system, where professors are expected to conduct and supervise scientific research, to provide related academic education, to contribute to developing their field or discipline, as well as to participate in academic service to the University and beyond in the society. For more information on the tenure track system of Aalto University, including evaluation criteria, please see https://www.aalto.fi/en/tenure-track.

The Assistant Professor applicants will be reviewed based on their potential and merit in research, teaching, service and impact in relation to the career stage.

Individuals appointed to the tenure track have the opportunity to conduct research and to teach in order to build academic merits towards qualifying for an appointment to a tenured position. Career advancement on the tenure track is based on scheduled appointment reviews, which take into account the candidate’s merits in all evaluation areas.

What we offer

All our work is guided by the values of the university: responsibility, courage, and collaboration. We are an open community where equality and inclusion enable curiosity, innovation, collaboration and wellbeing. We provide:

• Starting package and grant writing support to help you establish your own team,
• Excellent staff training and mentoring programmes,
• Occupational health care services, and
• Relocation support.

Aalto University promotes a healthy balance between work and family life, including flexible working hours. For all new staff members and their families, Aalto University provides dedicated introductory social and cultural events around the year.

Aalto University follows the salary system of Finnish universities. The position will be located at the Aalto University Otaniemi Campus.

Finland is a great country to live in, with or without family. Finland is a safe, politically stable, and well-organized society with a healthy living environment. Finland offers many state-subsidized services including affordable day care, free schools and high-quality universities. More information about living and working in Finland is available here.

For more information

If you have any questions or need additional information about the open position, please do not hesitate to contact the Chair of the Departmental Committee, Professor Matti Hämäläinen, matti.s.hamalainen (at) aalto.fi, and for questions related to the recruitment process HR Partner Jenni Ståhl, jenni.stahl (at) aalto.fi