Tenure track position in Microbiology (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor) / Mik
About this role
Tenure track position in Microbiology (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor) / Mikrobiologian tenure track -tehtävä (apulaisprofessori tai professori)
Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences create a unique environment for multidisciplinary, inspirational and high-impact research and education. Our university community has its competitive edges in technology, health and society. www.tuni.fi/en
We are looking for an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor in the field of Microbiology. The open position is with the Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology at Tampere University.
The Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology (MET) is committed to high quality research and education in the fields of biomedical engineering, biotechnology, medicine, and health technology. We conduct basic, applied, clinical, and translational research in collaboration with Tampere University Hospital (TAYS).
Job description
We are seeking highly motivated applicants with a track record of internationally competitive research in microbiology. We welcome applicants with a strong basic science expertise e.g. in virology or bacteriology in line with the research focus areas of the MET faculty.
You are expected to pursue and supervise scientific research in your topic area at the highest level. Active collaboration with local, national and global research partners, as well as with clinical stakeholders and industry is encouraged. You will be expected to secure substantial external funding for your research as well as nurture interactions with the wider society. You are also expected to contribute to degree education in line with your own expertise.
The position will be placed in one of the three basic science units of the MET faculty, determined by the research profile and interests of the selected applicant.
In BIO unit, research focuses on fundamental cellular processes and immunology. We utilize molecular genetics, biophysic