Research Engineer

The Department of Technical Physics at the Faculty of Science, Forestry, and Technology invites applications for a Research Engineer position on the Kuopio Campus. The position will be filled for a fixed term from 1 September 2025 (or as agreed) to 31 August 2030.

Please find more information below and submit your application by 19 May 2025.

Role and salary

The Department of Technical Physics at the University of Eastern Finland (link) is seeking a Research Engineer to work on the research and development project "Research and Development of Diffuse Tomographic Imaging Devices (DITO)", which is part of the Academy of Finland -funded PROFI 8 initiative. The work will be carried out within the Inverse Problems Research Group (link) under the research area of Computational Science and Engineering.

You will be working in a research context focused on the design, development, and implementation of measurement systems – particularly tomographic imaging devices – to support the objectives of the DITO project. The project enables the development of new medical and industrial tomographic systems. The aim is to create next-generation systems with improved contrast and resolution that can provide novel insights into the structure and function of the object being imaged.

In the position of a Research Engineer, you will

• be methodologically responsible for electronics design and the construction of electronic devices, as well as mechanical design and implementation using 3D CAD software, as required by the development project
• serve as a technical expert responsible for the laboratory environment used in the project
• design and implement embedded measurement devices and sensors
• participate in hardware-related programming and ensure that the technical solutions used are reliable and appropriate for their intended purposes.

The position may also include teaching and supervisory duties in the candidate’s area of expertise, such as planning and delivering courses in electronics or supervising laboratory work.

We offer a versatile and challenging position, where you will have the opportunity to develop technological solutions that support research and education while contributing to advancements in the field.

The position of a Research Engineer will be filled for a fixed term from 1 September 2025 (or as agreed) to 31 August 2030, due to it pertaining to a specific project task outlined in the project plan. A probationary period is applied to all new members of the staff.

The salary of the position is determined in accordance with the salary system for Finnish universities. The salary comprises two components: a job-related salary element and a personal salary element. In this position, the job-related salary element is based on level 8–9 (EUR 2,787.57–3,213.69) of the job requirement level chart for other expert and support staff. The personal salary element ranges from a minimum of 6% to a maximum of 50% of the above-mentioned sum. Depending on the salary elements, the salary will be approximately EUR 3,235–4,015 /month at the beginning of employment.

Our requirements and expectations

Requirements:

• a relevant Master’s degree in engineering or natural sciences (e.g., electronics, measurement technology, physics, or technical physics) or another suitable field
• a good command of written and spoken English.

The following will be considered an advantage:

• experience in electronics or mechanical design, practical expertise in laboratory equipment maintenance, or development of measurement devices
• strong IT skills and programming skills
• excellent collaboration and communication skills
• experience in teaching and supervision
• experience in industrial collaboration
• familiarity with medical device approval processes, procurement procedures, and competitive bidding

Your benefits

You will have access to the university’s staff benefits, including

• the opportunity for flexible multi-location work
• extensive occupational health care
• a broad selection of staff training
• staff discount on lunch in our campus restaurants, as well as on a range of other services
• affordable sports services and a tax-free bike benefit.

Please read more in the Work at UEF section on our website.

You will have an opportunity to work in a meaningful role as part of our international, creative, participatory and inclusive academic community.

Enjoy your life in Finland! Known for its cleanliness, welfare know-how, modern technology and superb education system, Finland is an exotic and safe country to work in. Please visit the Life in Finland section on our website to learn more.

How to apply?

Submit your application by using our electronic application form no later than 19 May 2025 by 24:00 (midnight) Finnish time (UTC+3).

Please note that you must include the following appendices in your application:

• a CV
• copies of your academic degree certificates / diplomas, and copies of certificates / diplomas relating to your language proficiency, if not indicated in the academic degree certificates/diplomas
• a motivation letter (max. 1 page)
• other documents to demonstrate the applicant’s merits for the position

If your diploma is not in English, Finnish or Swedish, an official English translation must be provided. All translations must be issued either by the awarding educational institution or an authorised translator. Each page of the official translation must bear the translator’s stamp and/or signature. Official translations must be accurate translations of the original documents. Translations made by the applicants themselves are not accepted. 

Questions?

For further information on the position, please contact Professor Marko Vauhkonen, e-mail: marko.vauhkonen@uef.fi, tel. +358 29 445 3408.  

For further information on the application procedure, please contact HR Specialist Noora Hämäläinen, e-mail: noora.hamalainen@uef.fi, tel. +358 29 445 8302 and HR Specialist Iiris Korhonen, e-mail: iiris.korhonen@uef.fi, tel. +358 29 445 8161.