Assistant/Associate/Full professor, gravitational wave cosmology
Job Summary
Job Description
The University of Helsinki invites applications for a tenured PROFESSOR or a tenure track ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN GRAVITATIONAL WAVE COSMOLOGY.
The position is a part of the University of Helsinki profiling action aiming at strengthening new strategic research areas. The deadline for applications is 15 October 2018. The level of the position is determined according to the experience of the applicant. The tenure track positions will be converted into full professorship after a successful review period.
The position includes a starting package of approximately 150 000 €/year for the first 3 years.
The Department of Physics at the University of Helsinki and the adjoining Helsinki Institute of Physics form the leading research unit in particle physics, cosmology, and astrophysics in Finland. The Department of Physics is a member of the LISA consortium.
An average starting salary for a newly appointed professor is ca. 5700 euros/month. The starting salary of an assistant (associate) professor is about 4700 euros/month (5200 euros/month).
For a detailed description of the position and instructions on how to apply please see:
https://www.helsinki.fi/en/open-positions/assistant-professorassociate-professorprofessor-gravitational-wave-cosmology
For more information and informal enquiries, please contact: head of Division of Particle Physics and Astrophysics, Prof. Kari Rummukainen ([email protected]).
Compensation and Benefits
Employees in Finland receive full medical care together with 6 weeks paid vacation, generous parental leave and
state-subsidized childcare. More information on employment conditions for international staff can be found here: http://www.helsinki.fi/intstaff
An average starting salary for a newly appointed professor is ca. 5700 euros/month. The starting salary of an assistant (associate) professor is about 4700 euros/month (5200 euros/month).