"Professor (tenure track) of computer vision"

Do you want to advance computer vision research? In this role, you’ll build and lead a research group, pursue meaningful research, and collaborate with researchers from various fields. At LUT University, you’ll be part of an academic community that values the courage to succeed, passion for innovation through science, and the will to build well-being. It’s a place where your expertise will make a tangible impact.

The professorship is located at the Department of Computational Engineering (CopE) of the LUT School of Engineering Sciences. CopE's research is multidisciplinary and focuses on applied mathematics, computer vision and pattern recognition, atmospheric modelling, and computational spectroscopy. We focus on in-depth understanding of data and related algorithms, data analysis, and machine learning. Our cross-cutting theme is machine learning-enhanced computational engineering.

You’ll have an excellent opportunity to conduct impactful, collaborative research on computer vision methodologies and solutions in a vibrant academic environment. One of the position’s key objectives is to set up a research group and provide expertise in the field of computer vision. Expected outcomes include high-impact publications and the successful acquisition of competitive research funding. The role includes teaching at both basic and advanced levels, supervising final theses and doctoral dissertations, and participating in university administration.

Join a community of curious researchers tackling important problems. At LUT, you'll have the resources and freedom to pursue work that matters to you.

What we expect from you

To succeed in this role, you’ll need solid experience in computer vision and an established track record of high-quality international research and publications. You have experience in leading a research group or unit and obtaining competitive funding. You have collaborated actively with international partners (e.g., joint publications, research visits), and you possess the skills for academic leadership and project management.

Practical experience in the field is not a requirement in this position, but it’s considered an advantage. Spoken and written fluency in English is required.

Your work will strengthen CopE's expertise in computational science and focus on research that impacts society. You’ll be addressing real-world challenges through education, research, and innovation.

Read our appointment process description for further details on the duties, qualification requirements, and appointment criteria.

What we offer you

The professorship is situated at the associate or full professor level of our tenure track system and will be filled through an open application process for a fixed term of four years (associate professor) or permanently (full professor). The work will start with a six-month trial period. The professorship will be located in Lappeenranta, a city that offers both a high quality of life and a welcoming academic community.

The salary is set according to the pay scale for university teaching and research personnel and includes an individual pay component based on performance and competence. The gross annual salary for an associate professor is approximately 68,000 euros, and for a full professor, it ranges from 70,000 to 104,800 euros, depending on qualifications and experience.

In addition, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits, including a holiday bonus, a generous holiday entitlement, a research incentive scheme with personal rewards for high-quality publications, flexible working hours and remote work arrangements, occupational health care, a collegial work environment, and continued commitment to your support, learning, training, and development.

Join us in advancing the field of computer vision through research, education, and collaboration!

Interested?Please submit your application by 10 December 2025 at 12:00 noon (Finnish local time, UTC+2). Fill out the online form and include all required attachments.

The application must include the following documents in English and in PDF format:

• a curriculum vitae (max. 10 pages)
• a copy of your doctoral diploma
• a full list of your publications, including the total number of publications in the Scopus database, the total number of citations, your h-index and Scopus ID, and the equivalent information from your Google Scholar profile
• a separate list of the publications you are submitting for expert evaluation
• publications for expert evaluation (max. 10) as individual files
• a teaching portfolio or an equivalent account of your teaching qualifications
• an account of your merits and activities of significance to the vacancy (max. 3 pages)
• an account of your vision on the development of education, research, and projects in the field of the professorship at LUT University (max. 3 pages)

Please specify which tenure track level you are applying for. Submit your application well before the deadline to allow time for uploading all attachments. Also, make sure you submit only one application.

For further information, please contact Professor Lasse Lensu, +358 40 759 1720, lasse.lensu@lut.fi.