Professor of Experimental Quantum Physics

The Department of Applied Physics at Aalto University School of Science invites applications for Tenured Professor in Experimental Quantum Physics. The position is open to talented individuals who hold a doctorate in physics or a closely related field and have an outstanding track record and potential for further extending a productive scientific career. The position is to be filled either at tenured Associate Professor, or Full Professor level of the Aalto University tenure track system. The level is chosen based on the selected candidate. The position is full-time and permanent. We seek candidates who have demonstrated excellence and whose research plans are within experimental quantum physics at low temperatures. We consider candidates with research focus on solid-state quantum materials or transport, or on superconducting circuits. We seek a research profile that complements or extends the current efforts at the Department. The candidates should aim at finding novel fundamental phenomena as well as functionalities possibly leading to applications in quantum, information, or other technologies. The appointed professors will be closely connected with the OtaNano national infrastructure which includes: cleanroom facilities of Micronova, Nanomicroscopy Centre and Low Temperature Laboratory, and the equipment at the Department of Applied Physics. The professorships are supported by InstituteQ. The successful candidates are expected to lead an outstanding independent research program at the Department of Applied Physics, as well as to take responsibility for education in this field at Aalto University. Within the Aalto University tenure track system, the minimum requirement for Associate Professors and Full Professors is excellence in research and high-quality in teaching, or excellence in teaching and high-quality in research. Your experience Throughout their career, those in the academic tenure track system are expected to exercise and guide scientific research, to provide related higher academic education, to follow advances in their field, to participate in service to the Aalto University community, and to take part in societal interaction and international collaboration in their field. We seek applicants who have: - A doctorate in a field closely related to this position; - Strong expertise in carrying out research and attract research funding at the highest level; - Skills to collaborate in an interdisciplinary environment; - Experience in education and researcher training in physics; - Ability to be an effective teacher in the undergraduate and graduate degree programmes of the School of Science. The applicants will be evaluated based on their demonstrated ability in research, teaching, academic leadership, and activities in the scientific community. Professors in the Aalto tenure track system must be fluent in English to carry out their duties successfully. Finnish language skills are not required. What we offer The professor will join an inspiring and supportive work community of enthusiastic academic professionals, talented students, and well-functioning support services. We will offer a negotiable start-up package that includes funding and a dry dilution refrigerator for the team's use. Besides, the successful candidates will have access to advanced shared facilities for experimental quantum physics, including the Low Temperature Laboratory, the Micronova cleanroom and the Nanomicroscopy Center, which are all part of the Otanano National Infrastructure. Additional experimental infrastructure is available at the Department of Applied Physics. For information about InstituteQ see: https://instituteq.fi/. We offer extensive research support services such as grant writing and project management. Aalto University follows the salary system of Finnish universities, but applicants may also provide salary requirements. As an employer, Aalto University provides excellent staff training and mentoring programmes as well as occupational health care services and campus sport facilities. The position will be located at the Aalto University Otaniemi Campus in Espoo.