Aalto University Science Institute is an interdisciplinary research institute hosted by the Aalto University School of Science, with a mission to advance collaboration, research and ambitious new initiatives in science at the highest level. 

3-5 Aalto Science Fellows

The Institute now invites nominations and applications for: 3-5 AALTO SCIENCE FELLOWS
The Fellows have freedom and support to pursue their research agenda independently, with opportunities for collaboration with research groups at the Departments of the Aalto University School of Science. Interdisciplinary work is encouraged, but top-quality scientific research is the primary requirement. The length of the contract period is three years.
 
Fellows can be nominated by established academics by contacting the Vice Dean of the School of Science, Professor Kimmo Kaski (tel. +358-9-470 24825, e-mail kimmo.kaski@aalto.fi). Please provide a brief description of the candidate and your expression of support for the nomination. Selected candidates will then be requested by the Institute to submit a full application. Interested candidates may also apply directly by submitting a full application as described below.
 
Application procedure: The candidate should send their expression of interest, contact information, and names and contact information of two senior academics available for reference per e-mail to the Aalto University registry at address "registry@aalto.fi". The following documents should be attached to the e-mail in pdf:
 
•   A complete curriculum vitae describing education and employment history. A prerequisite for appointment is that the candidate complete their Ph.D. by August 31, 2012. A copy of the Ph.D. degree certificate must be attached to the application, or if the degree is still pending, then an up-to-date study transcript and a plan for completion of the degree must be provided.
    
•   List of publications, including brief synopses and assessment of scientific significance of at most three of the most relevant publications. For these top publications, also pointers to openly available online versions of the papers must be provided.
    
•   A research statement of at most three pages outlining planned work in the fellowship period, and the candidate’s motivation for pursuing the research specifically at Aalto University.

The candidate should also arrange for reference letters from the two indicated senior academics to be sent separately to the address "registry@aalto.fi" within two weeks of the application itself. Review of applications begins on 1 March 2012, and the final deadline for submissions is 31 March 2012.

In the review process, emphasis is put on the strength of the candidate’s academic track record, together with the substance, innovativeness, and feasibility of the research plan. The candidate’s potential for collaborations with other researchers at the Institute and the participating Departments is also assessed. Excellent command of English is a necessary prerequisite.

The salary level for the Fellows is between 3500 and 4700 €/month, depending on experience and qualifications. The contract includes Finnish occupational health and social security benefits, and the Institute supports the Fellows’ travel up to a level of 5000 €/year.

For further information, please contact Professor Kimmo Kaski (tel. +358-9-470 24825, e-mail kimmo.kaski@aalto.fi).

About Aalto University and the Aalto University Science Institute Aalto University is a new university created in 2010 from the merger of the Helsinki University of Technology TKK, the Helsinki School of Economics, and the University of Art and Design Helsinki.
   


The University’s cornerstones are its strengths in education and research, with 20,000 basic degree and graduate students, and a staff of 4,500 of whom 300 are professors. For further information about Aalto University, the School of Science, and the Aalto University Science Institute, please refer to the websites
http://www.aalto.fi/en/, http://sci.aalto.fi/en/, and http://asci.aalto.fi/.