Assistant Professor in Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering

<p>Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 120 nationalities, 14 000 students, 400 professors and close to 5000 faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland.  Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community. </p><p></p><p>The Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering (NBE) is home to world-class multidisciplinary research in human systems neuroscience, multimodal neuroimaging, neurostimulation, experimental biophysics, and biomedical engineering. The levels of description in the research and education at the department range from molecular and cellular measures to noninvasive neuroimaging and behavioral measurements. </p><p></p><p>New generations of multidisciplinary scientists and engineers are educated by engaging them with cutting-edge science and technology. Our strong emphasis on research is also reflected in our wide-ranging collaborations, the highly international composition of our staff, and broad spectrum of funding sources. Our graduates assume positions in academia, industry, and government and emphasize the importance of scientific evidence in our society. Our research discoveries and innovations pave the way for new companies contributing to health, wellbeing, and prosperity.</p><p></p><p>The <a href="https://www.aalto.fi/en/department-of-neuroscience-and-biomedical-engineering" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering</a> at Aalto University School of Science invites applications for:</p><p></p><p><b>Assistant Professor Position (Tenure Track) in Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering</b></p><p></p><p>We are looking for an Assistant Professor who has experience in and passion for both experimental human imaging neuroscience and the related analysis and interpretation methods and tools. We additionally value expertise in behavioral measurements, neurostimulation, or computational modelling.</p><p></p><p>While the scope of the position is broad, the new professor is expected to have a strong experimental approach to research. The experimental facilities immediately available at the department include MEG/EEG, functional and anatomical MRI, behavioral measurements, and TMS. At NBE, we also actively develop advanced data analysis methods. Invasive brain recordings in patients are possible through our collaboration with Helsinki University Hospital. In addition, we support studies of collective behavior in naturalistic settings using the broad range of equipment available at our infrastructures.</p><p></p><p>The position will be filled at the Assistant Professor level which is a full-time fixed-term entry-level faculty position on the Aalto University tenure track. The department is committed to fostering an inclusive environment with diverse faculty members. Women and others underrepresented in the field of this call are particularly encouraged to apply.</p><p></p><p><b>Role and requirements  </b></p><p>The new Assistant Professor is expected to build and lead an internationally recognized research group and establish an ambitious research program in Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering.</p><p></p><p>The new professor shall actively engage in education in this field at the NBE department and also more widely at Aalto University and participate in the development of our curricula at Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral levels.</p><p></p><p>The applicant needs to have a doctoral degree in a relevant field and be fluent in English.  </p><p></p><p><b>Colleagues and infrastructure </b></p><p>Research at the Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering encompasses multiple disciplines. While we are looking for a new faculty member with strong competence in their own field, we also value the curiosity and courage to engage in interdisciplinary work.<br/> </p><p>The Otaniemi campus offers a comprehensive research infrastructure, including:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.aalto.fi/en/aalto-neuroimaging-ani-infrastructure" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aalto Neuroimaging</a> (ANI) Infrastructure is hosted at NBE. ANI houses MEG at MEG Core, fMRI at Advanced Magnetic Imaging  Centre, and behavioral and psychophysical measurement systems at Aalto Behavioral Laboratory.</li><li><a href="http://magics.fi/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MAGICS</a> is an infrastructure that supports scientific and artistic research utilizing 4D digitization and virtualization. It also offers research instruments to measure human experiences, particularly in natural settings.</li><li><a href=