Associate Professor, AI for Industrial Applications

The Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology, Department of Technical Physics; Kuopio; On-site; EUR 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible multi-location work

Professional development opportunities

Extensive occupational health care

Staff training

Lunch discounts on campus restaurants

Job summary

The University of Eastern Finland invites applications for the position of Associate Professor (Tenure Track) of AI technologies and industrial applications at the Department of Technical Physics, Kuopio campus. The post will begin 1 February 2027 and runs for four years, with probationary terms.

The candidate will drive AI research for planning and optimization in industrial contexts, secure funding, publish widely, and contribute to teaching and supervision in an international research

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree required.
• Demonstrated research expertise in AI technologies and industrial applications.
• Strong teaching and supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Acquire external research funding and manage projects.
• Publish high-quality research and supervise students.
• Engage in international collaboration and networking.
• Contribute to societal outreach and industry interactions.

Skills

Teaching skills

English proficiency

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

The University of Eastern Finland invites applications for the position of Associate Professor (Tenure Track) of AI technologies and industrial applications at the Department of Technical Physics, Kuopio campus. The post will begin 1 February 2027 and runs for four years, with probationary terms.

The candidate will drive AI research for planning and optimization in industrial contexts, secure funding, publish widely, and contribute to teaching and supervision in an international research