Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 13 000 students, 400 professors and close to 4 500 other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.

The School of Electrical Engineering is now looking for a Professor, Renewable energy in electrical power systems. The position is to be filled at any level of the Aalto University tenure track system (Assistant, Associate or Full Professor). The position is full-time and depending on the positioning on the tenure track, either on fixed or permanent term. The position is located in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation (EEA) (http://eea.aalto.fi/en/). At EEA, scientists and engineers from different fields interact and work together by crossing over traditional boundaries to solve the most challenging scientific and technological problems, to provide excellent education and to produce wellbeing for the society. Research at EEA is organized in three focus areas: 1) Power systems and energy conversion, 2) Control, robotics and autonomous systems, and 3) Health technology. Because of the interdisciplinary nature, EEA partner network covers a large share of Finnish and international industries starting from the energy sector to manufacturing industries, including many machinery production companies, medical sector, cities and public organizations, and service providers. There have been several spin-off companies utilizing the research results.

Your role and goals

The position is intended for an expert in electrical engineering who would excel in research and teaching on integrating variable renewable energy sources, especially wind or solar, into the evolving power system. The successful candidate is expected to have a solid understanding of the modern power system and its development towards smart grids. Additionally, the candidate should master power electronics needed for the integration and the system control. Understanding of electric energy storages is considered as an advantage. We are looking for applicants with:

A doctorate in electrical engineering,or another applicable field
A proven ability and passion to carry out high-quality research and publish in top venues
Potential to attract research funding and independently build up own research group
An interest to collaborate with industry
Ability to build a high-level international collaboration network
Motivation to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels

What we offer

Starting funding and grant writing support to help you establish your own team
Excellent multidisciplinary collaboration possibilities within the university
Great future in one of the happiest, cleanest, and safest countries in the world
A well-resourced learning community with highly motivated students
Culture that inspires and includes everyone. Our values are responsibility, courage, and collaboration. We are an open community where equality and inclusion enable curiosity, innovation, collaboration, and wellbeing.
A competitive salary determined by applicant's experience and qualifications and based on the Aalto University salary system
Aalto University provides its employees with free occupational health care services
Finland is a healthy and safe living environment, offering many excellent state-subsidized services including affordable daycare as well as tuition-free schools and universities, which are consistently ranked among the best in the world.

For more information about living and working in Finland, please see: https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto/for-international-staff and https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto/living-in-finland.

The activities of the department are located in the Otaniemi campus of Aalto University in Espoo (Helsinki metropolitan area). Have a virtual tour at https://virtualtour.aalto.fi/.

Ready to apply?

If you want to join our community, please submit your application no later than 7.1.2024 through our recruitment system by using the “Apply now!” link. Please include the following application documents in pdf format in English (please note that the maximum size of one document is 5MB):

Cover letter
Curriculum vitae with your contact information, ResearcherID, and links to your professional profiles, as well as a list of referees, with contact information
List of publications, in which the five most significant publications are highlighted and your role in them described
Research statement describing past research and plans for future research
Teaching portfolio describing teaching experience and plans for teaching (see Teaching portfolio guidelines for candidate)

General instructions for applicants including evaluation criteria, language requirements and guidelines for compiling your CV are given at: https://www.aalto.fi/en/tenure-track/interested-in-joining-our-tenure-track.

Please note: Aalto University’s employees should apply for the position via our internal HR system Workday (Internal Jobs) by using their existing Workday user account (not via the external webpage for open positions).

Aalto University will use external reviewers to support the evaluation of applicants during the recruitment process. The most suitable applicants will be invited to visit the department and deliver teaching demonstrations.

If you wish to hear more about the position, you can reach out to the chair of the departmental committee, Professor Anouar Belahcen (anouar.belahcen@aalto.fi). In recruitment process related questions, please contact HR partner Camilla Hanganpää (camilla.hanganpaa@aalto.fi).

Want to know more about us and your future colleagues? You can watch these videos: Aalto University – Towards a better world, Aalto People, and Shaping a Sustainable Future. Read more about working at Aalto: https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto.

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