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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 Department of Computer Science at Aalto University - in the top-20 young universities worldwide - is an internationally oriented professional academic department and home to world-class research in modern computer science, combining research on foundations and innovative applications. With 46 professors and more than 400 employees from 50 countries, it is the largest department at Aalto University and the largest computer science unit in Finland.   

 

We are now looking for 

Doctoral Researchers in Software Engineering 

Are you passionate about creating the software development methods and organizations of tomorrow? 

We are looking for doctoral researchers to perform software engineering research. In these positions you will have a chance to make an impact by contributing to cutting-edge research and advancing the state of the art in the software industry. Join us in shaping the future! 

We offer positions in four thematic areas: 

 

Scientific environment 

You will work in the department of Computer Science at Aalto University. Your supervisor will be determined based on the project you are accepted to: 

• Intelligent Automation of Software Production: Prof. Jussi Rintanen, jussi.rintanen(at)aalto.fi 
• Novel Techniques and Methods for Hybrid Intelligence Software (HIS) in/for Edge-Cloud Computing: Prof. Hong-Linh Truong, linh.truong(at)aalto.fi, https://rdsea.github.io 
• Large-Scale Agile Software Development: Prof. Casper Lassenius, casper.lassenius(at)aalto.fi 
• Combining Continuous Experimentation with User-Centered Design and Automation. Prof. Fabian Fagerholm, fabian.fagerholm(at)aalto.fi 

You will work in the research group of your supervisor, in an environment where you can interact with other doctoral researchers and research staff. You will also be part of the Finnish Software Engineering Doctoral Research Network (http://softwareengineering.fi), where you can meet fellow doctoral researchers working on software engineering topics in other Finnish universities. 

Your Role and Goals 

Your tasks as a doctoral researcher are to conduct scientific research in one of the topics of this call and complete academic studies to support your development as a researcher. Your research and study plans will be drawn up with the support of your supervisor. 

Experience and Ambitions 

Suitable candidates have: 

• A keen interest in working with their chosen research topic. 
• Background knowledge in software engineering and/or computer science. 
• For positions including an artificial intelligence angle: background knowledge in AI/ML is considered a benefit. 
• For positions including significant empirical components: experience in using qualitative and/or quantitative research methods in organizational settings is considered a benefit. 
• Ability and willingness to work with industry partners. 
• An excellent student track record. 
• High ambition, ability to work systematically, and good skills in planning and self-management. 

A master's degree (or an equivalent program that in the awarding country gives eligibility for doctoral level studies) in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field must be completed before the start of employment. A good command of English is required. 

Applicants must fulfill the admission criteria of the Aalto Doctoral Program and, if chosen for a position, apply for, obtain, and accept the right to pursue doctoral studies at Aalto University. For more information on the general requirements and the application process for doctoral studies, please visit https://www.aalto.fi/en/doctoral-education/how-to-apply-for-doctoral-studies. 

 

What we offer  

We offer the following: 

 

Join us! 

To apply, please submit the following application materials through our aalto.fi recruitment site by April 30th 2024, 23:59 Finnish time. Click “Apply now”.  

Please note: Aalto University’s employees should apply for the position via internal HR system Workday (Internal Jobs) by using their existing Workday user account (not via the external webpage for open positions). Aalto University’s students and visitors should apply as external candidates with personal (not Aalto) email. 

All material should be submitted in English and in a pdf-file. Application material should include: 

- Letter of motivation (2-4 pages). Please state clearly which topic(s) you are applying for. Describe your background and future plans, explain your reasons and motivation for selecting your topic(s) of choice, and show how your previous studies and experience support a successful doctoral project. 

- A curriculum vitae with complete study and employment history; a list of publications, if any; and contact details of 2 senior academics willing to act as referees. We will contact your referees if recommendation letters are required.  
(please see example CV: TENK_CV_template_2020.docx (live.com) ) 

- A study transcript provided by the applicant’s university that lists studies completed and grades achieved. 

- A copy of the M.Sc. degree certificate or equivalent. (For a doctoral study application, it will need to be officially translated into Finnish, English or Swedish.) If the degree is still pending, then a plan for its completion must be provided. 

- A plan for obtaining a certificate of English/Finnish/Swedish language knowledge for doctoral study application if the position is offered (to have it on time for application, see more from https://www.aalto.fi/en/doctoral-education/how-to-apply-for-doctoral-studies). 

We review applications when they come in, and we might interview qualified candidates before the application period ends. The positions will be filled as soon as suitable candidates are identified. Selected candidates should apply for the right to conduct doctoral studies at Aalto immediately after accepting the position. 

Any questions? 

For general information about the positions, kindly contact Prof. Casper Lassenius (casper.lassenius(at)aalto.fi). For questions about a specific project, please contact the professors listed above. 

Aalto University reserves the right to leave the position open, extend the application period, reopen the application process, and consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period.