University lecturer (geotechnics)

KU Leuven; Tampere; On-site; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

Tampere University seeks a University Lecturer in civil engineering specializing in geotechnics to begin in autumn 2025. The role involves teaching, research, and supervising students at various academic levels, contributing to impactful multidisciplinary education and research initiatives.

Benefits

Occupational health care services

Flexible work schedule

Modern teaching facilities

Personal fund for sports and cultural activities

Qualifications

• Ability to provide high-quality teaching and supervision.
• Evidence of scientific research related to geotechnics.
• Strong theoretical knowledge of soil mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses related to geotechnics and foundation engineering.
• Supervise bachelor, master's, and doctoral theses.
• Conduct scientific research in foundation engineering.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Finnish language skills

Education

PhD in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

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The Faculty of Built Environment (BEN ) at Tampere University has an open position for a University lecturerstarting in autumn 2025. The position is in the civil engineering department and the field of position is geotechnics.

The Faculty of Built Environment is a respected, international, and innovative work community. The faculty's research and teaching activities interact with other participants in the field. Sustainable construction and community are overarching themes in our education. The civil engineering unit trains high-level professionals in the construction industry and conducts research on the built environment.

In the faculty, we conduct high-level scientific and applied research in the fields of architecture and civil engineering and provide the highest level of education related to these research areas. We form a unique interaction and innovation environment, offering opportunities for multidisciplinary education and research initiatives in the built environment. Our goal is to be a national leader in built environment research and education issues and to be internationally visible and respected in our areas of strength, acting as a partner and collaborator.

The Terra Research Center at Tampere University, established in 2020, continues the work of the former research group on Soil, Earth, and Railway Structures in the fields of foundation engineering and of infrastructure research and education. The center employs around 40 part-time and full-time staff, focusing on geotechnics, earth structures, railway structures, digitalization of infrastructure, and laboratory and measurement services.

The mission of Terra Research Center is to promote the realization of a functional, safe, and sustainable living environment through high-quality research and education. The center develops lifecycle economic infrastructure in close collaboration with industry stakeholders.

Job Description

The duties of the university lecturer position include responsibility for courses related to Finnish ground conditions, soil mechanics, geotechnical design, and foundation engineering structures, as well as participation in the planning of study modules dealing with infrastructures and geotechnical engineering. In addition, the work includes research and supervision of theses related to the aforementioned topics.

Successful performance in the position requires knowledge of Finnish ground and climate conditions, strong theoretical knowledge of soil mechanics, and proficiency in geotechnical calculation and modeling methods. Furthermore, the selected candidate must be familiar with the European geotechnical design system and have experience in applying it to the practical design of foundation engineering structures.

University Lecturer:

• Provides and promotes teaching in their field at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels.
• Supervises theses at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels.
• Participates in the planning and administration of degree programs.
• Conducts scientific research.
• Follows the development of science in their field.
• Participates in societal interaction and international cooperation in their field.

Requirements

The selected candidate for the university lecturer position is required to have:

• The ability to provide high-quality teaching and supervision.
• Previous experience in teaching the subjects included in the position.
• Evidence of scientific research related to the field of the position.
• Evidence of multidisciplinary collaboration.
• The collaboration and interaction skills required for the position.
• Sufficient Finnish language skills needed in the work.

Additionally, the following are considered an advantage:

• University pedagogical studies or other pedagogical teaching qualifications and experience.
• Evidence of teaching development.
• Evidence of international scientific activities, such as participation in international research networks or international teaching collaboration.
• The ability to independently acquire research funding and lead research projects.

We Offer

The position will be filled full-time and on a permanent basis. The appointment is expected to commence in the autumn 2025 as mutually agreed. A trial period of six months applies to all new employees.

The salary will be based on the job demand and the employee’s personal performance in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System . The position of University Lecturer is placed on the job demand level 6.

As a member of staff at Tampere University, you will enjoy a range of competitive benefits, such as occupational health care services, flexible work schedule, versatile research infrastructure, modern teaching facilities and a safe and inviting campus area as well as a personal fund to spend on sports and cultural activities in your free time. Please read more about working at Tampere University . You can also find more information about us and working and living Tampere by watching our video: Tampere Higher Education Community - our academic playground .

Tampere, located between two big lakes, is Finland’s second largest city area and the biggest inland city in the Nordic countries. Nature is close everywhere you turn your head in Tampere. This together with a strong tradition in industry make Tampere a unique environment for living and working. At present the region hosts a great deal of industry partners. For more information on Tampere, please check VisitTampere and Business Tampere.

Finland provides one of the most advanced and comprehensive social security in the world. It includes for example sickness benefits, various family benefits and a comprehensive healthcare system. For more information on Finland, please check InfoFinland and This is Finland.

How to apply

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system. The closing date for applications is 15th of August 2025 at 23.59 (EEST / UTC +3).

Please write your application and all accompanying documents either in English or Finnish and attach them in PDF format. Applications should include the following documents:

• A short description of current and future research vision (2-3 pages)

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