Assistant Professor

The University of Vaasa is an inspiring and international community where we work together for a sustainable and responsible future. We combine expertise in business and technology in a unique way, tackling current challenges with determination and collaboration. As part of the Nordic region’s largest energy technology hub, we promote sustainable business, energy, and society. We educate future professionals who will create a fairer and more sustainable world. We are now inviting applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure track) position in Industrial Management, especially in Industrial System Analytics. The position will be filled as a fixed-term position under the tenure track system. Job description and requirements The field of activity is industrial management with a special focus on Industrial System Analytics. Position is located in the School of Technology and Innovations. We are looking for a promising researcher with demonstrated research capabilities and high potential. The prospective candidate needs to have a Doctoral degree in industrial engineering and management or a closely related field (e.g., management science). The candidate’s research focus is expected to fall within the broad area of technical and quantitative aspects of industrial engineering and management. The expected areas of expertise and interest ideally include, but are not limited to, the following: - Data-driven industrial systems, industrial analytics, and industrial data analytics - Systems engineering, modelling, and simulation of operations - Decision-making tools and decision support systems - Quality and reliability management, Lean Six Sigma - Digital and advanced manufacturing, and computational design - Product and service innovation in industrial contexts, including sustainable industrial transformation The tenure track position is research-oriented, but also includes teaching, thesis supervision, applying for external research funding, and university administrative tasks. The teaching and supervision activities of the position are intended to support the study programmes of Industrial Management, especially the Industrial Systems Analytics Programme and the University of Vaasa doctoral programme. The appointed tenure track will join the Networked Value Systems (NEVS) research group. In both research and teaching, we bring together diverse themes from business and engineering. These include operations and supply chain management, project business, digital manufacturing and quality management, technology and innovation management and the sustainable energy transition. The annual working time is 1612 hours based on the general collective agreement for Finnish universities and tasks are agreed in more detail in the Annual Work Plan. Salary and benefits We are a truly international community of 7000 students and 650 staff members. We work in a unique environment at our maritime campus, with state of the art research laboratories and teaching facilities, located only a short walk away from the Vaasa city centre. At the University of Vaasa, you can build a successful and versatile academic career in an inspiring, international environment. Our unique three-track career model offers flexibility and growth: a tenure track leading to professorship, a research and project-focused track, and a teaching-oriented track. We prioritize your well-being and professional growth. We offer comprehensive occupational health services, sports and cultural benefits, and plenty of opportunities for continuous learning. Work-life balance matters to us – we offer flexible working hours and the possibility to work partly remotely. The salary is based on both the job requirement and the employee’s personal performance in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System (YPJ), but you may also state your own salary request. Each University of Vaasa employee automatically belongs to a pension scheme and the majority part of the pension contributions is paid by the employer. We also have a versatile reward system in use. If you are moving to Finland from abroad, relocation services are available. Applications Applications are submitted using the University of Vaasa's electronic recruitment system. The application period is open until midnight (Finnish time, EET) August 16, 2026. Attachments in English: - Curriculum vitae - List of publications - Research plan (max 5 pages) - Teaching portfolio - Copies of no more than 10 publications Further information The position is located in Vaasa, Finland. Starting date: January 2027 or as agreed. The appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a trial period of 6 months.