The University of Eastern Finland is inviting applications for the post of Professor of Data Engineering, especially data analysis methods, at the School of Computing of the Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology on the Kuopio or Joensuu campus. The position will be filled from 1 September 2026 (or as agreed).

Please find more information below and submit your application no later than 1 June 2026.

Role and salary

At the School of Computing at the University of Eastern Finland (website) we provide meaningful and international education and research to meet the future needs and challenges of society and working life. Our internationally acclaimed research focuses on artificial intelligence (AI), data science, and future technologies. AI and data mining have long been utilised in many fields, and data use and analysis are set to increase in the future.

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious professor whose field of research and teaching is data engineering. Related research topics include, among others, advanced artificial intelligence–based data analysis methods and the pipelining of large datasets for analytical purposes. In terms of methodological expertise, particular value is placed on the integration of software engineering with data analysis. The duties include conducting, developing and leading research in the field and related national and international education, as well as responsibility for doctoral education in the discipline.

The professorship involves securing external complementary research funding and promoting international research cooperation and networking in the field. The position also includes societal expert and interaction duties.

The post of Professor will be filled as of 1 September 2026 (or as agreed) until further notice. A trial period is applied to all new members of staff.

External expert evaluation will be used in recruitment. Expert statements are part of the overall evaluation process for the position. Interviews related to the filling of the position will be arranged separately.

The salary of the post is based on the salary system for the teaching and research staff of Finnish universities. The salary is based on levels 8-11 (EUR 5.471,95–8.063,25 /month) of the job requirement level chart of the salary system for the teaching and research staff of Finnish universities. In addition to the job-related salary element, the salary is supplemented with a personal salary element, which can be a maximum of 50% of the job-related salary element.

Our requirements and expectations

Requirements

Please find the description and the requirements of the post of Professor of Data Engineering, especially data analysis methods, in the description of the post (PDF).

Qualification requirements of the position are:

• a doctoral degree in a relevant field
• good teaching skills
• scientific qualification and demonstrated research expertise in the research area of the position
• the teaching language for this position can be English.

The following will be considered an advantage

• a strong track record of acquiring research funding and international activities
• a clearly defined independent research profile and the readiness to establish one’s own research group at the University of Eastern Finland.

Your benefits

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

• opportunity for flexible multi-location work
• excellent opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
• extensive occupational health care
• 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

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

You will have an opportunity to work in an interesting, meaningful and diverse 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 than1 June 2026 by 23:59 (midnight) Finnish time (UTC+3).

The following documents must be enclosed with the application:

• CV (Template for CV, TENK website)
• a portfolio of teaching merits (Instructions for a portfolio of teaching merits, PDF)
• a list of publications (Instructions, Research Council of Finland website)
• a separate list of the publications and other works (20, numbered and indexed) with which the applicant wishes to demonstrate their qualification and merits for the post
• the publications and other works referred to in the above list with which the applicant wishes to demonstrate their qualification and merits for the post
• a short, written description (2–4 pages) of the merits and activities relevant to the post, including the applicant’s views on how to develop research and teaching in the field
• copies of academic degree certificates / diplomas (highest degree).

The application with appendices should be submitted in English (excluding any publications published in Finnish) in case the applicants’ qualification and merits are assessed by international experts. The applicant must ensure that the contact details specified in the application remain up-to-date throughout the recruitment process. 

If your degree certificate is not in English, Finnish, or Swedish, you must provide official English translations of your degree certificate documents. All translations must be issued by the awarding educational institution or an authorized 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 will not be accepted.

Questions?

For further information, please contact Professor Markku Tukiainen, e-mail: markku.tukiainen@uef.fi, tel. +358 29 445 3653.

For further information on the application procedure, please contact Executive Head of Administration Arja Hirvonen, e-mail: arja.hirvonen@uef.fi, tel. +358 29 445 3002.