Job offer

European Commission; Finland; On-site; EUR 48 000 - 66 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Finland seeks a University lecturer in civil engineering, focusing on geotechnics. The role entails teaching, supervising research, and collaboration with industry in a vibrant community, starting autumn 2025. Applicants with strong teaching, research activity, and Finnish language skills are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Occupational health care

Flexible work hours

Access to modern facilities

Cultural activities

Qualifications

• Experience in relevant subjects and teaching at various academic levels.
• Research activity in geotechnics and related fields.
• Knowledge of Finnish ground and climate conditions.

Responsibilities

• Teaching at bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels.
• Supervising theses related to civil engineering.
• Conducting scientific research on soil mechanics.

Skills

High-quality teaching

Supervision skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Interaction skills

Finnish language skills

Job description

Organisation/Company: Tampere University

Research Field: Engineering > Other

Researcher Profile: Established Researcher (R3)

Country: Finland

Application Deadline: 15 Aug 2025 - 20:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 38

Funding: Not funded by a EU programme

Research Infrastructure Position: No

Offer Description

Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences foster a multidisciplinary, high-impact research and education environment. Our community excels in technology, health, and society sectors. www.tuni.fi/en

The Faculty of Built Environment (BEN) at Tampere University offers an open position for a University lecturer starting autumn 2025. The role is within the civil engineering department, focusing on geotechnics.

The faculty is known for its international and innovative community, with research and teaching in architecture and civil engineering, emphasizing sustainable construction and community themes. The civil engineering unit trains professionals and conducts research on the built environment.

The Terra Research Center, established in 2020, specializes in geotechnics, earth structures, railway structures, infrastructure digitalization, and measurement services, employing around 40 staff members. Its mission is to promote a safe, sustainable living environment through research and education, collaborating closely with industry.

Job Description

The university lecturer will teach courses related to Finnish ground conditions, soil mechanics, geotechnical design, and foundation engineering structures, and participate in study module planning. The role includes research and thesis supervision in these areas.

Required expertise includes knowledge of Finnish ground and climate conditions, soil mechanics theory, geotechnical calculation, modeling methods, familiarity with the European geotechnical design system, and practical application experience.

Responsibilities

• Teaching at bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels
• Supervising theses
• Participating in degree program planning
• Conducting scientific research
• Engaging in societal and international collaboration

Requirements

• High-quality teaching and supervision skills
• Experience in the relevant subjects
• Research activity in the field
• Multidisciplinary collaboration skills
• Interaction skills
• Sufficient Finnish language skills

Advantages include pedagogical qualifications, teaching development, international research activities, and the ability to acquire research funding independently.

We Offer

The position is full-time, permanent, starting autumn 2025, with a six-month trial period. Salary is based on the Finnish University Salary System, at demand level 6.

Benefits include occupational health care, flexible work hours, research infrastructure, modern facilities, and cultural activities. Learn more about working at Tampere University and living in Tampere through our videos and resources.

Tampere, Finland’s second-largest city, offers nature, industry, and a vibrant community. Finland provides extensive social security benefits.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted via the online system by 15 August 2025, including a research vision (2-3 pages) and other relevant documents, in English or Finnish, PDF format.