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Posted August 13, 2026 · 0 days agoLast seen August 13, 2026Deadline August 14, 2026

Doctoral Researcher in Railway Engineering

Doctoral Researcher in Railway Engineering (DSII)
Tampere, Finland
Onsite · Engineering
Full-time · Mid-Level
English, Finnish
No People Management
No degree required
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Salary analysis

Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Tampere, Finland"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 19% lower. The offer still falls within the benchmark range (€2,080–€4,800). Range-width comparison is limited because one of the salary bands is incomplete. This benchmark is based on 1545 comparable listings.

Monthly salary comparison for Doctoral Researcher in Railway Engineering
MarketLower bound (25th percentile)MedianUpper bound (75th percentile)
All roles in Tampere, Finland€2,080/per month€2,929/per month€4,800/per month
From job ad (Mid-Level)€2,774/per month€2,774/per month€2,774/per month
About the role

The Doctoral School of Industry Innovations (DSII) at Tampere University (TAU) explores research questions that are directly relevant to industry and business. Tampere University hires a Doctoral Researcher to complete a four-year dissertation project under the joint supervision of a university professor and a company representative. DSII offers Doctoral Researchers a unique opportunity to undertake dissertation research, gain a thorough understanding of product development, tackle real-world business challenges and expand their professional networks. The partner company for this position is Vossloh Switch Systems, a global railway infrastructure company specializing in design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of switches and crossings for rail networks. It delivers customized solutions for high-speed, conventional, heavy-haul, metro, tramway, and industrial rail applications, including actuation, locking, signaling, and digital turnout monitoring systems. It operates worldwide through an industrial network of more than 20 production sites including one in Kaipiainen - Finland and is recognized as one of the leading suppliers of advanced switch systems for safe and efficient rail operations.

Job Details

Responsibilities

  • Develop mathematical models for the life cycle of railway turnouts
  • Evaluate remaining useful life
  • Publish results in scientific journals and present at conferences
  • Assist with teaching duties (~5%)
  • Collaborate with university and industry supervisors

Requirements

  • Master's degree in civil, mechanical or industrial engineering or related field

Skills & Technologies

Mathematical modelingLife cycle assessmentData analysisPython/Matlab/Julia or similarRailway engineering knowledge

Education Level

No degree required
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