Postdoctoral Researcher in Information Technology, 1.1-31.12.2027

Åbo Akademi söker en forskardoktor i informationsteknologi. Befattningen hör till ämnesklustret i informationsteknologi i Vasa, Finland. Anställningen är för perioden 1.1-31.12.2027. Den tidsbundna anställningen är på heltid. 

Se annonsen i sin helhet på engelska nedan. 

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Åbo Akademi University is an internationally acknowledged research university with an extensive responsibility for providing education in Swedish in Finland. With its international research community and its strong Nordic ties, Åbo Akademi University has an acclaimed and recognized position within research and education both nationally and internationally. 

Åbo Akademi University invites applications for a fixed-term postdoctoral researcher position in Information Technology for the period 1.1-31.12.2027. The position is full time and placed at the unit Information Technology at the Faculty of Science and Engineering in Vaasa, Finland. 

DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION 

You will mainly do research on energy-efficient, sustainable AI systems, such as large language models, and how they run in sustainable data centers. The work is part of the Energy-Efficient LLMs for Regional Applications project (https://research.abo.fi/en/projects/energy-efficient-llms-for-regional-applications). 

Up to a third of your time goes to teaching and supervising undergraduates, including two lecture courses a year. You will also help in supervising doctoral researchers and work as part of a research team.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATION 

Basic eligibility criteria: 

• Doctoral degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a closely related field. As a rule, the time elapsed since completing the doctoral degree should not exceed four years in accordance with the Regulations for Personnel of the university, excluding maternity leaves, parental leaves, military service, etc. (a copy of the diploma of a doctoral degree should be submitted in the application). 

• Strong communication skills in English. Knowledge of Swedish is regarded as an asset. 

Meriting qualifications: 

• Outstanding potential and established excellence in research on the research focus areas described above and in relation to the current career stage. 

• Strong collaborative and organizational skills 

• Previous experience of supervision of undergraduate students 

• International research experience, including research visits abroad 

The applications will be assessed as follows: 

• Research competence (60%) measured through research plan, relevant academic publications, participation in research- and other academic projects and other research-related experience. The research plan must be relevant to the research focus area of the position and the applicants should provide a research plan supporting or complementing the ongoing activities. See current projects and publications on https://research.abo.fi/en/organisations/information-technology. 

• Pedagogical competence (20%), including experience in teaching and supervision and studies in university pedagogics or equivalent. 

• Interactive competence (20%), which covers the ability to cooperate in a collegial manner and administrative ability and experience, which may have been acquired also in activities outside the academia. 

The appointment will be based on an overall assessment of the applicant’s potential for development and competencies and in relation to the necessary qualities to carry out the tasks for the position successfully. The applicants may be invited to an interview. 

SALARY AND CONDITIONS 

The postdoctoral researcher’s salary is based on levels 5–6 of the job requirement levels for teaching and research staff. The job requirement component in this position is 3 366,36 € – 3 925,63 €/month. In addition, an individual salary component based on personal work performance is added to the salary. Please see the salary chart for teaching and research personnel. 

Researchers have a total working time of 1,612 hours per year. A trial period of six months applies to all new employees. 

APPLICATION

Please submit your electronic application in the ÅAU recruitment system (www.abo.fi/rekrytering) no later than 16 November 2026 at 15:00 (EEST, Finnish time zone). Please see guidelines on the electronic application. 

The application should include the following enclosures (in English): 

• A cover letter, with a description of your scientific background, your research interests, and your motivation for the assignment (max 2 pages) 

• A CV (according to the Finnish National Board on Research Integrity recommendations, TENK: https://tenk.fi/en/advice-and-materials/template-researchers-curriculum-vitae) including a full list of publications. Also include links to relevant public code repositories or projects showcasing the applicant’s experience.   

• Research plan (max 3 pages). We expect the applicants to provide a research plan supporting or complementing our ongoing activities. 

• Degree certificate(s) 

• Names and contact details of at least two reference persons 

BENEFITS 

Join our dynamic and innovative international community by seizing the opportunity we present. As a member of the Åbo Akademi University staff, you will gain access to various competitive benefits. These include occupational health care services, state-of-the-art research infrastructure, modern teaching facilities and a multicultural and friendly work environment. To learn more about working at Åbo Akademi University, please explore further information on our website. 

Occupational health and insurance 

We support the well-being of our staff by offering comprehensive occupational health care services. In addition, all staff are covered by Åbo Akademi University’s occupational accident insurance. 

Sport services

The university’s staff can access gym facilities, group exercise sessions and other diverse fitness activities through discounted ÅAU Sports Wasa-memberships: https://blogs2.abo.fi/aausportsvasaenglish/aau-sports-formaner/ . For employees based in Vaasa, we also offer subsidized vouchers that can be used for a range of commercial exercise and cultural activities.  

Holiday bonus

A holiday bonus is paid in connection with July’s salary or when the employment ends. The dimension of the holiday bonus is determined according to the Collective agreement for universities and increases in relation to the length of employment. 

INFORMATION 

For further information regarding the position, please contact Associate Professor Andreas Lundell, andreas.lundell[a]abo.fi and in questions concerning the recruitment process HR Specialist Anna Lübchow, anna.lubchow[a]abo.fi. 

Åbo Akademi University works for equal gender distribution and diversity across all personnel groups. 

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