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The Unit of Electrical Engineering at the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication, Tampere University, opens a University lecturer position in microelectronics circuit design.
SITE DESCRIPTION
Join the cutting-edge world of chip design at Tampere University, located in the vibrant Tampere City within the Pirkanmaa region of Finland. Our esteemed institution aims to enhance the design excellence of chips. Tampere University was recently granted a six-years Academy of Finland Profiling action “Silicon2Action” combining System-on-Chip, Wireless Communications, and Robotics and System-on-Chip Hub (SoC Hub) was started in 2019 to become one of the top design sites in Europe. The success is based on a three-decade expertise on microelectronics, FPGA, and DSP based multiprocessor system designs in collaboration with industry.
Recently, Tampere University, Tampere City, and Pirkanmaa region released Chips from Finland initiative leading to strengthening EU’s Chips Act design excellence in the region that has strong business cluster around wireless communications, intelligent machines, and imaging. Nokia designs the most advanced chips in Europe for 5G on the latest IC technology nodes in Finland, and Industry 4.0 companies has big potential for custom chips differentiating and securing the competitiveness. To meet industrial challenges, SoC Hub focuses on large, top quality prototype chips in the smallest geometries and aiming at high technology readiness level TRL6 onwards. SoC Hub created a unique co-working model in which over 70 experts from the university and companies carry out the SoC design daily. The promise of one large SoC per year has been proven with over 130M transistor chips from 2021. We use open source and custom Intellectual Property (IP) blocks and a mixture of open source and commercial EDA tools.
Join us at Tampere University and be part of an exceptional team which drives innovation, fosters collaboration, and shapes the future of chip design.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a Microelectronics circuit design University lecturer to join our team in Tampere University. As the University lecturer, you will have the responsibility for teaching and shaping the curriculum in the field of microelectronics circuit design, with a focus on analog/mixed-signal/RF integrated circuit design. Your role will involve delivering high-quality, research-based teaching, guiding, and inspecting theses, contributing to the national and international development of the field, and collaborating in the joint development of the degree program. Additionally, you will foster connections with stakeholders and higher education networks, both nationally and internationally, and provide support to students in integrating into the working life.
The tasks include:
REQUIREMENTS
For the University Lecturer position, we require:
The following will also be taken into account as advantages in the selection process:
WE OFFER
The position will be filled on a permanent basis and the start date will be spring 2024 or as mutually agreed.
The salary will be based on Finnish University Salary System which applies to teaching and research staff. According to the criteria applied to teaching and research staff, the position of a University Lecturer is placed on levels 6-7 of the job requirements scale. The salary for a University Lecturer in this position can be for example in the range 4700-5800 € per month depending on previous experience. However, for more experienced candidate, higher salary can be negotiated.
We offer you the opportunity to join our dynamic and innovative international community. As a member of staff at Tampere University, you will enjoy a range of competitive benefits, such as a flexible work schedule, good facilities for teleworking, occupational healthcare services, a variety of affordable food and drink outlets across our campuses and a personal fund to spend on sports and cultural activities in your free time. Please read more about working at Tampere University. You can also find more information about us and working and living Tampere by watching our video: Tampere Higher Education Community - our academic playground
Tampere, located between two big lakes, is Finland’s second largest city area and the biggest inland city in the Nordic countries. The nature is close everywhere you turn your head in Tampere. This together with a strong tradition in industry make Tampere a unique environment for living and working. At present the region hosts a great deal of industry and service businesses, and the City of Tampere is a major hub for the Finnish ICT industry. For more information on Tampere, please check VisitTampere, Welcome to Tampere and International House Tampere.
Finland provides one of the most advanced and comprehensive social security in the world. It includes for example sickness benefits, various family benefits and a comprehensive healthcare system. For more information on Finland, please check InfoFinland and This is Finland.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your application through our online recruitment system (link below). The closing date for applications is 31st of January 2024 (at 23.59 EET / UTC +2). Please write your application and all accompanying documentation in English and attach them in PDF format only.
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