Professor of High Voltage Engineering

We are looking for an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the field of High Voltage Engineering. SITE DESCRIPTION The position is placed within the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences in the Electrical Engineering (EE) Unit in the field of the Tampere University Research Centre of Electrical Energy Engineering (EEERC). The EE Unit is a hub of expertise that includes 12 full professors, 9 tenure track professors, and roughly 220 staff members. We confer approximately 100 master’s and 15 doctoral degrees annually, collaborate closely with several industrial partners, and maintain an active presence in the international scientific community. The areas of expertise in the EEERC are: smart grids high voltage engineering power electronics electromechanics applied superconductivity Our research at the EEERC is organized in research groups led by four professors, four tenure track professors, and one adjunct professor. All groups participate in multidisciplinary and international scientific collaboration through research projects, doctoral training networks and research visits, and maintain strong partnerships with industry. Our teaching and research are based on a profound understanding of electrical and electromagnetic phenomena, the related modelling methods, and relevant practical applications. We are the largest university-level teaching organization in our field in Finland, offering master-level teaching in both Finnish and English across national and international degree programs. We provide excellent research and teaching infrastructure, including state-of-the-art laboratories, computing resources and advanced simulation tools. Our facilities include microgrid laboratories, a high voltage laboratory, power electronics laboratories, electromechanics laboratories, and a cryogenic laboratory. The main test voltage sources of the high voltage laboratory reach 1000 kV (impulses), 300 kV (AC) and 150 kV (DC), and it is equipped with a wide range of equipment for e.g. condition monitoring, characterization, measurements, and testing. The specialty area of the laboratory is high voltage insulation material and system characterization with a comprehensive set of state-of-the-art characterization facilities. JOB DESCRIPTION A successful candidate has a track record of internationally competitive research in high voltage engineering, especially in the area of high voltage insulation system development. In addition, experience in more than one of the following topics is required: condition monitoring of high voltage apparatus lightning protection of high voltage systems grounding and travelling wave phenomena high voltage testing methodology high voltage metrology You will pursue and supervise world-class scientific research in your topic area, collaborate actively with local, national and global research partners and industry, and secure both national and international research funding to run your own research group. You will also actively participate in teaching and supervising students at all levels. In addition, one of your tasks will be to lead the high voltage laboratory of Tampere University, which, besides scientific research activities, also offers various testing and research services for industry. Experience in these areas is considered an advantage. REQUIREMENTS You must have a doctoral degree in high voltage engineering or a related field of electrical engineering and research experience in academia relevant to the job description. Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining international and national research collaborations and networks is highly valued. Fluency in English is required, and Finnish language skills are considered an advantage. Further requirements for each tenure track level are as follows: Assistant Professor an applicable doctoral degree ability to conduct high-level scientific work and the potential to independently create an internationally high-quality research program teaching skills required to successfully perform the duties and functions of the position Associate Professor an applicable doctoral degree a record of independent scholarly activity teaching skills required to successfully perform the duties and functions of the position ability to lead a research group and a record of winning external research funding In addition to the requirements above, for a Full Professor position we require: high-level scholarly expertise and an international level of achievement experience of leading scientific research activities ability to provide high-quality research-based education and instruction a record of successful supervision of doctoral students a record of winning external research funding WE OFFER We offer you the opportunity to join our dynamic and innovative international community. Initial appointment for Assistant Professor and for Associate Professor is for five years. Subject to successful performance, you will become a tenured member of the faculty staff at the end of the first five-year period. You will be well supported throughout the five-year period to ease transition to faculty positions. Full Professors will hold a permanent appointment from the outset. A trial period of six months applies to all our new employees. Salaries are based on the job demands and employees’ personal performance in accordance with the Collective Agreement for Universities. Typical starting salary range will be from 4,500 to 5,250 EUR/month for an Assistant Professor and from 5,250 to 6,100 EUR/month for an Associate Professor, and from 6,250 to 7,250 EUR/month for a Professor. Higher salaries may be negotiated for candidates with exceptional experience and/or performance. As a member of staff at Tampere University, you will enjoy a range of competitive benefits, such as a flexible work schedule, good facilities for teleworking, occupational healthcare services, a variety of affordable food and drink outlets across our campuses, and a personal allowance to spend on sports and cultural activities in your free time.