Doctoral positions within the doctoral pilot / doktorandbefattningar inom doktorandpiloten Software Engineering SOFTWARE

Åbo Akademi University (ÅAU) 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.The Faculty of Science and Engineering offers 2 funded positions for doctoral researchers (3 years/position) within the doctoral pilot in Software Engineering (Software).The positions are available within the doctoral programme in Information Technology (main subjects: Computer Engineering, Computer Science) at ÅAU. The positions start (in principle) on January 1, 2025.The doctoral degree promotes the appointees’ future career orientation and prepares for work as an independent researcher or in demanding expert work in the academic and other work life-sectors.QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONIn the recruitment, the applicants are assessed on the basis of their study achievements, research plan and its feasibility, and possible results of previous research in the relevant field or related subjects. The evaluation also takes into account how the planned research project promotes the applicant's capability for different career opportunities after completing the dissertation.Applicants should have excellent communication skills in English.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENTDoctoral researchers employed by Åbo Akademi University should actively take part in the research and education within the faculty, in Turku or in Vaasa.Åbo Akademi University applies the salary system of Finnish universities. The salary for a doctoral position will be based on levels 2-4 of the job demand level for teaching and researching staff in the salary system. Currently, the starting salary for doctoral researchers is approximately 2,580 € per month. The salary increases as the candidate makes progress towards a doctoral degree and the finalization of the studies.Doctoral researchers will have total working time, which means 1,612 hours per academic year. The employment is full-time. The individual study plan for doctoral researchers will be evaluated annually. A trial period applies to new employees.