Professor in Neurology
The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Helsinki invites applications for the position of
PROFESSOR
for a fixed term of 5 years as of 1.5.2025 or by agreement. The field of the position is Neurology with Finnish as the language of instruction.
The professor is responsible for undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing education in the field, including practical small group and lecture-based teaching. The position includes carrying out and supervising scientific research and, consequently, following scientific developments as well as participating in public engagement and Finnish and international cooperation in the field. In addition, the appointee has other duties related to the responsibilities of the Faculty.
Qualification requirements
An appointee to a professorship shall hold a doctoral degree and have top-level scholarly qualifications, experience in the supervision of scientific research, as well as the ability to provide top-level research-based teaching and to supervise theses and dissertations. In addition, the appointee shall present documentation of international cooperation in the field of research that this person represents. Holders of professorships shall also have the skills necessary for serving as an academic leader. The degree requirement must be met by the end of the application deadline.
When considering the applicant’s qualifications, attention shall be given to scientific publications and other research results of scientific value, teaching experience and pedagogical training, the ability to produce teaching material, other teaching merits, if necessary, a demonstration of teaching skills as well as the applicant’s participation in doctoral education.
Account shall also be taken of the applicant’s activity in the scientific community, success in obtaining external research funding, international research experience and international elected positions as well as leadership and interaction skills. To ensure that the applicant’s ability to supervise theses and dissertations meets the requirements of the Faculty of Medicine, he or she must have completed the supervision of at least one doctoral dissertation. The requirement for a supervised dissertation must be met by the end of the application deadline.
The practical experience required for the position can be demonstrated with a specialists degree or license in the field.
The appointee and HUS Helsinki University Hospital may negotiate over a suitable secondary position.
The trial period is six months.
Requirements for language skills
Holders of teaching and research positions at Finnish universities must be proficient in the language of teaching, either Finnish or Swedish. Further information https://www.finlex.fi/en/laki/kaannokset/2009/en20090770_20111034.pdf
Salary
The salary will be based on levels 8-10 of the demands level chart for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal work performance.
Application documents
Applications must have the following enclosures as a one single pdf file (in English):
• CV;
• Scientific activities: free-form, one-page report of the applicant’s scientific activities;
• Statement of intent: a statement of no more than on page on how the applicant intends to carry out the clinical duties of the position and develop the teaching and research in the field;
• Documentation of teaching qualifications
• List of received funding sources (€)
• List of publications
• List of selected 20 publications
Instructions, requirements for language skills and models are available on the Faculty’s website at https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-medicine/about-us/work-us
How to apply
Applications should be submitted through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the "Apply now" button.
Internal applicants (i.e., current employees of the University of Helsinki) submit their applications by using the Employee Login button.
The University of Helsinki welcomes applicants of any gender and age, linguistic or cultural background, or minority group.
Further information
Further information about the position may be obtained from Director of Clinicum, Professor Klaus Olkkola, klaus.olkkola(at) helsinki.fi, tel. 040 7583655.
Enquiries regarding the recruitment process: HR Specialist Tania Sawkins, tania.sawkins(at)helsinki.fi, tel. 02 941 26619
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The Faculty of Medicine promotes scientific research of a high standard and is responsible for providing research-based undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine, dentistry, psychology and logopedics, as well as for the English-language Master’s Programme in Translational Medicine, Master’s Programme in Development of Health Care Services and provides also psychotherapist education. In addition to its teaching and research activities, the Faculty serves as a significant expert organisation in the healthcare sector and contributes to the discourse on ethics in the field. In terms of research, the Faculty aims for a place among the best medical faculties in the world, while consolidating and strengthening its status as a top-level institution of medical education.
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