Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Software engineering

Organisation/Company University of Oulu Research Field Computer science » Programming Computer science » Other Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Final date to receive applications 15 Apr 2026 - 20:59 (UTC) Country Finland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

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The University of Oulu is a multidisciplinary, international research university, with about 4000 employees who produce new knowledge based on high-standards research and provide research based education to build a more sustainable, smarter, and more humane world. The University of Oulu community has about 17,000 people in total. Our northern scientific community operates globally and creates conditions for the emergence of innovations.

We are now looking for

to join us in the Software Engineering and Information Systems unit at the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering.

We are now seeking an Assistant Professor to join us in the Software Engineering (M3S) research group. M3S conducts basic and applied software engineering research at a high-quality, internationally recognized level. Our applied research involves several application domains, for example, automotive, health and wellness, cyber-physical systems, and emerging technologies such as AI and Quantum Software. The unit has a versatile portfolio of externally funded projects with industry collaborators, including Horizon Europe, ITEA, Research Council of Finland, and Business Finland.

The unit is also responsible for software engineering education in Bachelor’s and Master’s programs at the University of Oulu and offers a double-degree Bachelor’s program in Software Engineering at the joint institute of the Oulu School and Nanjing Institute of Technology.

The position aims to further develop the unit's expertise in Software Architecture within software engineering.

While a strong research profile in Software Architecture is considered a key qualification, we are also open to considering outstanding candidates in other areas of software engineering whose work complements or strengthens the overall research strategy. These areas may include, but are not limited to:

• Software engineering in relation to emerging technologies and paradigms (e.g., AI, Quantum) and applied domains
• Requirements Engineering
• Software Quality Assurance / Testing
• Human, behavioral, and cognitive aspects of Software Engineering
• Software security

About the job

As an Assistant Professor of Software Engineering, you will:

• Establish your own research track(s) in the field in line with the research unit's strategy.
• Conduct independent research in your research track(s) and sustain international recognition.
• Supervise doctoral researchers and mentor postdoctoral researchers.
• Publish your research outcomes in top-quality software engineering journals and conferences.
• Contribute to the software engineering teaching responsibilities of the unit as a responsible teacher for teaching courses and supervising thesis students.
• Establish a sustainable funding portfolio in your research track(s) and form your own team.
• Grow into taking leadership and administrative responsibilities within the research group and the university.

Please note that this position is on-site in Oulu, Finland, and full-time remote work is not considered.

What we offer

• The support to advance in your career through the University of Oulu tenure track.
• An engaging work environment of an experienced and enthusiastic team of 70+ people, where you can share your expertise and grow as an expert.
• If you are moving from abroad, we offer comprehensive relocation packages to support your smooth relocation to Oulu.
• Finland is one of the most livable countries in the world, with a high quality of life, safety, an excellent education system, and a competitive economy. Read more about living in Oulu.

Who are you?

You should have excellent potential for a successful scientific career. The top candidates undergo an evaluation by external experts and must achieve a rating of…