Senior Lecturer, Physical Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry is seeking to recruit a candidate for the position of Senior Lecturer in Physical Chemistry, starting on January 2, 2025, or as agreed, on a permanent basis.
Duties and Requirements
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled senior lecturer in physical chemistry. In this role, you will be responsible for teaching physical chemistry laboratories at both basic and advanced levels, delivering lectures, supervising theses, and helping to plan and develop teaching materials. The position also includes continuous development of teaching practices and participation in department duties. Laboratory work in physical chemistry focuses on optical spectroscopy, computational chemistry, and electrochemistry, so the selected candidate is expected to have sufficient expertise in these areas.
The senior lecturer is also expected to conduct high-level, internationally recognized research that aligns with the department's research profile. The research may be conducted either within your own research group or as part of an existing one.
The applicant must have experience and a proven track record in chemistry teaching and high-quality international research. Pedagogical training and experience in laboratory teaching and/or other physical chemistry teaching are advantageous. Demonstrated experience in teaching development and the use of modern educational technologies will also be considered beneficial.
The duties and qualification requirements of Senior Lecturer are stipulated by the University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines. Good proficiency in English and the ability to teach in English will be considered an advantage. The primary language of instruction is Finnish but English is also used.
What do we offer?
At the University of Jyväskylä you are a valued member of our academic community with a unique opportunity to influence international research. We offer an architecturally unique campus area, where you will become part of our international and multidisciplinary community where the welfare of each individual is important. To find useful information about the University of Jyväskylä, the City of Jyväskylä and living in Finland, see the University's International Staff Guide.
The salary for a senior lecturer is determined based on the task-specific demand level 6–7 of the university salary system for teaching staff. The annual salary range will be 51,000 - 65,000 EUR (gross income, including a holiday bonus), depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.
A six-month trial period will apply at the start of the position.
How to Apply?
The application must be submitted by October 18, 2024, via the electronic application form and must include in English and in PDF form:
A CV (max. 4 pages), including the applicant's personal ORCID identifier (a document following the TENK template is recommended).
A motivation letter.
A numbered list of all scientific and other publications according to the guidelines of the Academy of Finland, with which the applicant wishes to demonstrate their qualifications and merits for the position.
A maximum of five publications, which must be numbered according to the list of publications (as one PDF file) or a PDF file with links to the 5 chosen publications.
A short written description (max. 3 pages) of the applicant's research merits, leadership in research, and experience in obtaining research funding, as well as a research plan related to the position and a vision of how the applicant's current and future work will support the research and international collaboration at the University of Jyväskylä.
A teaching portfolio prepared according to the guidelines, i.e., a written description of pedagogical training and teaching merits (Instructions on the JYU Work with us website). Additionally, a short description (max. 2 pages) of the applicant's teaching philosophy and plans related to teaching for the position.
A short description (max. 1 page) of any other merits the applicant wishes to demonstrate for their suitability for the position (please attach this to the field other attachment).
Please note: The applicant's name must appear in the title of each attachment.
A personal security clearance may be conducted on the selected candidate with their consent (Security Clearance Act 726/2014). More information about the security clearance process and the rights of the subject can be found here.
For more information, please contact the Head of the Department of Chemistry, Professor Mika Pettersson, tel. +358 50 310 9969, mika.j.pettersson@jyu.fi, or the Vice Head of Research at the Department of Chemistry, Professor Karoliina Honkala, tel. +358 40 805 3686, karoliina.honkala@jyu.fi.
Department of Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry is internationally renowned for its high-quality research and teaching. We offer comprehensive, research-based chemistry education that crosses traditional subject boundaries and fosters a strong sense of community. Our teaching is being modernized through careful, collaborative efforts. The department’s key research areas include functional molecules and materials, chemical nanoscience, circular economy, and chemistry education. With a broad range of advanced tools, equipment and infrastructure, we support high-level international research collaborations and diverse teaching opportunities. Central to our approach is close cooperation within the department, faculty and with external partners, as demonstrated by the shared use of research facilities. We value in-depth fundamental research and the development of innovative applications built upon it. With a community of around 130 people, we have a significant proportion of international staff, enriching our work with diverse expertise and perspectives.
The University of Jyväskylä is a human-centered environment of 2,500 experts and 14,500 students. Our goal is to create wisdom and wellbeing for all. JYU's naturally beautiful campus is located in the heart of the city of Jyväskylä. JYU is the third largest employer in Central Finland.
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