Helsinki Institute for Information Technology HIIT conducts basic and strategic research on information technology. It is a joint research institute of the Aalto University and the University of Helsinki. HIIT is a leading IT institute with research ranging from fundamental methods and technologies to novel applications and their impact on other sciences, people and society. HIIT's key competences are in analysis of large sets of data, probabilistic modeling of complex phenomena, Internet architecture and technologies, mobile and human-centric computing, and user-created media.
HIIT now calls for applications for postdoctoral researchers. Excellent applicants in the research fields of HIIT are welcome (contact persons: research group leaders and HIIT research programme directors: (www.hiit.fi/groups). The positions will be filled for three years maximum, starting 2 May 2012, or as agreed.
The postdoctoral researchers will undertake research work, teaching and student supervision in some of HIIT's research areas, but preferably providing an extension to the competences presently available in HIIT. Each postdoc will belong to one or more HIIT research groups, and be mentored by one or more group leaders / PI's. See www.hiit.fi/research
The applications should include:
- A research statement, including preferences on HIIT groups and topics, and preliminary research plan (at most 3 pages)
- Curriculum vitae
- List of publications with links to pdf-versions of the three most relevant publications
- Degree certificate of the PhD degree. In case the doctoral degree is still pending, an up-to-date study transcript and a plan for completion of the degree should be provided. The doctoral degree should be completed during 2012.
- Two letters of reference or email addresses of two senior academics willing to provide more information.
The applications should be submitted using a web form at https://elomake.helsinki.fi/lomakkeet/32660/lomake.html. The research statement, CV, list of publications and degree information should be attached in pdf.
The salary for fresh postdocs is usually about 3000-3600 euro / month and will increase with experience. The contract includes occupational health benefits and Finland has a comprehensive social security system.
The applicants will be informed about the decisions as soon as possible, at the latest during April 2012.
Deadline:
February 29, 2012
Employing university:
Aalto University or
University of Helsinki
Contact persons in HIIT for practical information:
HR Coordinator Stefan Ehrstedt, stefan.ehrstedt at hiit.fi,
Planning secretary Päivi Kuuppelomäki, kuuppelo at cs.helsinki.fi
(please use both addresses).
Contact persons in HIIT for scientific information:
The respective research group leaders and HIIT research programme directors,www.hiit.fi/groups
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