Research Jobs at Tampere University, Finland

Position: Doctoral Researcher In Statistical Data Analytics

Responsibilities

The purpose of the job is to create new knowledge for academia and industry in the field of data analytics and diagnostics for predictive maintenance. The overall objective of this study is to develop lifetime estimation methods for intelligent cargo handling. Basically, Doctoral Researchers will conduct research independently and in multidisciplinary teams in the industry and academia. Also, the incumbent will pre-process data, conduct exploratory data analytics, narrow down the research questions and apply and develop appropriate methods for the problems. Furthermore, the results will be disseminated in scientific peer-reviewed journals, international conferences, doctoral network events and events with industry.

The tasks of all Doctoral Researchers will also include teaching duties. It may amount to approximately 5% of their annual working hours unless there are justified reasons to the contrary.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications

• Advanced university degree in Computing Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Physics or a related discipline in science or engineering.
• In addition to that, enquiring mind, enjoy problem-solving and be able to think independently while also being able to work in a team.
• Good command of English, both in writing and in oral presentations.

How to apply

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system. The closing date for applications is 25 November 2019 (23:59 EET / 21.59 UTC). Please write your application and all the accompanying documentation in English and attach them in PDF format.

Please attach only the following documents to your application:

• A letter of motivation and description of your research interests (max. 1 A4 page)
• Curriculum vitae according to the TENK template  (including the contact details of two referees).
• List of publications as well as a transcript of records (master’s degree studies).

For further information, please contact:

Tomi Krogerus, [email protected]

Frank Emmert-Streib, [email protected]

Juho Kanniainen, [email protected]

The University of Tampere (UTA) (Finnish: Tampereen yliopisto (Tay), Latin: Universitas Tamperensis) was a public university in Tampere, Finland that was merged with Tampere University of Technology to create the new Tampere University on 1 January 2019.