Aalto University is a new university with over a century of experience. Created from a high-profile merger between three leading universities in Finland – Helsinki School of Economics, Helsinki University of Technology and University of Art and Design Helsinki – Aalto University opens up new possibilities for strong multidisciplinary education and research. Aalto University has 20 000 students and a staff of 5 000 including 350 professors.
Aalto University School of Engineering, Department of Civil and Structural Engineering invites applications for
DOCTORAL CANDIDATE in Indoor Environment Technology
This fixed term doctoral candidate position is to be filled as soon as possible. The expected total duration is four years: first contract will be signed for a period of one year with an extension to four years subject to meeting a set of performance criteria during the first year.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
The doctoral candidate will belong to Indoor Environment Technology research teamat the Department of Civil and Structural Engineering. The individual will work under the supervision of Assistant Professor Heidi Salonen.
Indoor Environment Technology is a broad and multidisciplinary area of research and work in this field focuses on questions such as what constitutes a good indoor environment, how the users of a space experience an indoor environment, and how they can make an impact on it. Research in this field also seeks to address issues pertaining to the wellbeing of building users, productivity in work, and the impact that building materials have on indoor environments, especially from the perspective of air quality. Research activities are carried out in collaboration with international academic and industrial partners. Researchers and practitioners in this field attempt to find solutions to the aforementioned problems and develop partnerships with building owners and the relevant authorities and sectors of industry.
The position is open for candidates with a master’s degree from a wide range of backgrounds related to Indoor Environment Technology.
For the candidate qualified for the current position, an official Aalto University application process for doctoral studies will be accomplished:
https://into.aalto.fi/display/endoctoraleng/Applying+for+doctoral+studies
Hence, before preparing his/her application for the current call a candidate should ensure that the corresponding formal requirements will be fulfilled:
https://into.aalto.fi/display/endoctoraleng/Admission+requirements
https://into.aalto.fi/display/endoctoraleng/Application+instructions
https://into.aalto.fi/display/endoctoraleng/Language+requirements
SALARY AND PLACE OF WORK
Aalto University follows the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition to salary, the contract includes occupational health benefits, and Finland has a comprehensive social security system.
The Department is located at Otaniemi campus in Espoo, Finland. Further information about the department can be found at the web pages: http://buildtech.aalto.fi/en/ .
APPLICATION PERIOD AND INSTRUCTIONS
The applications for the doctoral candidate position are to be submitted through the eRecruitment system (link ‘Apply for this job’ below) no later than on Tuesday, the 6th of January, 2015. Applications will be evaluated during January 2015. However, a right for justified reasons to leave the position open is reserved. In addition, a right to extend the application period and to consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period is reserved. Furthermore, application materials will not be returned. It is expected that the successful candidate will work at Aalto University after no more that few months after application.
A complete application requires the following documents (pdf files): (1) a statement of interest, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) an English abstract of master’s thesis, (4) a certified copy of the master’s diploma, (5) a transcript of records, (6) a letter of recommendations.
All material should be submitted in English.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further information can be obtained by directly contacting Asst. Prof. Heidi Salonen atheidi.salonen<στο>aalto.fior Head of the Department, Prof. Juha Paavola at juha.paavola<στο>aalto.fi (tel. +358 50 511 3249). Local candidates are encouraged to seek a face-to-face appointment.
Postal address:
Heidi Salonen
Aalto University, School of Engineering
Department of Civil and Structural Engineering
PO Box 12100
FI 00076 Aalto
Visiting address:
Heidi Salonen
Room No. R269a
Rakentajanaukio 4 A, Otaniemi, 02150 Espoo, Finland