LUT School of Engineering Sciences is hiring a professor in semiconductor physics and component reliability.

The position is located at the Department of Physics of the LUT School of Engineering Sciences. The School's mission is to train problem-solvers in engineering and contribute to a wider understanding of our world through research in technology. Our research and education are characterised by an entrepreneurial, global and sustainable mindset. The mission of the Department of Physics is to provide expertise in the areas of material physics, measurement technologies, nanotechnology, experimental physics instrumentation and data analysis.

The position offers a unique opportunity to engage in groundbreaking research within the expanding field of applied semiconductor physics and component reliability, especially in the domain of power electronics. You will work in a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research environment in a diverse academic setting, fostering collaborations across multiple disciplines and have great possibilities for career growth and development. You will also benefit from LUT's international community and networks that enable global partnerships and offer insights into different cultures and perspectives.

The professorship is situated at the assistant, associate or full professor levels of the tenure track and will be filled through an open application process for a fixed term of four years (assistant/associate professor) or permanently (full professor). The tenure track system offers researchers a possibility to advance to the next level, provided they meet the requirements in the promotion reviews.

The professorship will be located in LUT's Lahti or Lappeenranta campus, Finland. The work will start with a six-month trial period.

The candidates are expected to demonstrate a high level of academic competence in semiconductor physics, especially in semiconductor component physics related to power electronics, reliability, and semiconductor manufacturing process. Your objective will be to set up your own research group and offer expertise in the field of your professorship.

The field of the professorship includes themes such as the following:

semiconductor physics including deep understanding of the physics of power components
semiconductor power component reliability and failure mechanisms
semiconductor device fabrication processes, including component design
processing steps such as mask design, lithography, atomic layer deposition, thin film metals
chip packaging and thermal management
characterisation of semiconductor components

Expertise in all these areas is considered an advantage. You should present proof of successful project work and research collaboration with research institutions and industry. In addition, we require experience in acquiring competitive funding. Experience in managing a research group is considered an asset.

Practical experience in the field is not a requirement in this position at the assistant / associate professor level, but it is considered an advantage. At the full professor level on the tenure track, it is a requirement. Spoken and written fluency in English is required.

The duties will include basic and advanced education in key areas of the field of the professorship. We expect proof of high-impact international research and publishing – one of the most important duties of professors at LUT University. Preparations for national and especially international research and education projects are part of the work of professors at LUT University. The duties of a professor also include societal engagement that serves industry, the economy, and society, and general administrative work related to the university's operation.

The duties related to the field of research also include the following:

high-impact international research
planning and implementation of bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral education
supervision of final theses and doctoral studies
preparation of national and international research and education projects
increasing awareness in a way that serves industries and society
taking part in the preparation of projects in other LUT units as an expert
general administrative work related to the university's operation
acquisition of research funding
cost-conscious leadership and project management
close collaboration and interaction with businesses in the field
teamwork, as most of the research and work takes place in research groups and teams

The appointment process description explains the qualification requirements and tenure track appointment criteria.

The salary is determined according to the salary system for university teaching and research personnel. The pay will include an individual pay component based on performance and competence. The annual gross salary for an assistant/associate professor amounts to 49 300 - 66 300 euros and full professor 69 000 - 102 200 euros depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate. In addition to a competitive salary, the wide range of benefits that come with this job include a holiday bonus, a generous holiday entitlement, research incentive scheme with personal rewards for high quality publications, flexible working hours, occupational health care, a collegial faculty environment and continued commitment for your support, learning, training and development.

The closing date for applications is 30 May 2025 at 12 noon, Finnish local time (UTC + 3h). Please submit your application and all required attachments by filling out the online form. All application documents must be in English and in PDF format. The application must include the following:

a curriculum vitae (max. 10 pages)
a copy of the candidate's doctoral diploma
a full list of publications, including the total number of publications in the Scopus database, the total number of citations, the h-index and Scopus ID. In addition, equivalent information from the candidate’s Google Scholar profile is required
a separate list of the 10 publications selected for expert evaluation
the 10 publications mentioned above
a teaching portfolio or an equivalent account of the candidate's teaching qualifications, presenting courses taught by the candidate, related feedback, the candidate’s pedagogical training and teaching philosophy, and courses that the candidate is able to or prefers to teach
an account of the candidate's merits and activities of significance to the vacancy (max. 3 pages)
an account of the candidate’s vision on the development of education, research and projects in the field of the professorship at LUT University (max. 3 pages)

Please specify the tenure track level applied to.

For further information, please contact Panja Luukka, professor and head of the Department of Physics, +358 50 428 82 90, panja.luukka@lut.fi.

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