Tenure-track position in Processing of Sustainable Polymeric Materials (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor) / Tenure Track -tehtävä, Kestävien Polymeerien prosessointi (Apulaisprofessori tai Professori)

Tiivistelmä työpaikkailmoituksesta: Tampere University is recruiting a tenure‑track professor (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor) in Processing of Sustainable Polymeric Materials. The role focuses on developing sustainable polymer processing from recycled, bio‑based and alternative feedstocks to industrial pilots using experimental processing, advanced characterization and modelling. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in materials/polymer engineering or a related field, demonstrate strong industry collaboration skills and be fluent in English, with level‑specific expectations for research leadership, teaching and funding. Typical starting salaries are approximately 4800–5300 EUR/month for Assistant Professor, 5500–6200 EUR/month for Associate Professor and 6600–7200 EUR/month for Professor, and applications close on 16 November 2026. Tämä tiivistelmä on luotu tekoälyn avulla. Together, Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences form a higher education community that places faith in people and scientific knowledge. Leading experts in the fields of technology, health and society are changing the world at Finland’s second largest multidisciplinary higher education institution. www.tuni.fi/en The Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences at Tampere University is inviting applications for a tenure-track position in Processing of Sustainable Polymeric Materials . Tampere University offers a distinctive platform for sustainable polymer processing by combining polymer and composite processing, advanced materials characterization, mechanical performance research, scientific computing, circular economy expertise, and access to nearby pilot-scale industrial infrastructure. This creates an exceptional environment for developing polymeric materials from recycled, bio-based and other alternative feedstocks into technically reliable, durable and industrially scalable solutions. The recruited professor will join the Engineering Materials Science subunit within the Materials Science and Environmental Engineering unit, where their polymer science and engineering expertise connects to our existing expertise ranging from polymer chemistry to digital manufacturing and industrial collaboration. This allows the position to address the full value chain from feedstock variability and processability to processing–structure–property–performance relationships, long-term durability, pilot-scale validation and practical implementation. This focus differentiates the position from more conventional polymer materials appointments. The appointee will be able to build internationally visible research in an environment that combines fundamental materials science, experimental polymer processing, advanced characterization, mechanical and functional performance, data-driven and numerical approaches, and close links to Finnish and European industry. We are looking for a tenure-track professor who will use this ecosystem to translate sustainable polymer concepts into high-performance materials for demanding applications. Job description We are seeking highly motivated and accomplished candidates in the area of Processing of Sustainable Polymeric Materials to conduct high-level scientific and technological research with strong societal impact. Your research in this field could, for example, focus on: the valorization of recycled polymeric feedstocks through data-intensive processing approaches, based on a detailed understanding of processing–structure–property–performance relationships, to develop secondary raw materials for technical applications; or increasing the share of bio-based raw materials in polymeric systems to enhance the sustainability of technical polymer products; or advancing methods for modelling, simulation, and analysis of polymer processing, including the use of AI-based approaches, to improve the adaptability of industrial processes when utilizing alternative raw materials. We are especially interested in candidates who can build an internationally visible research profile at the interface of sustainable polymer feedstocks, processing science and application-relevant performance. The ideal candidate combines strong expertise in experimental polymer processing with one or more complementary strengths, such as recycled, bio-based or hybrid polymer systems; rheology and process modelling; AI- or data-driven process optimization; mechanical durability and long-term performance; composites, elastomers or coatings; or industrial scale-up and validation. The successful candidate should be able to use Tampere University’s distinctive research environment to connect fundamental materials science with pilot-scale processing, advanced characterization, modelling and industrial collaboration. You may have a background in either academic or industrial research; however, you are expected to develop your own independent scientific research profile. Tampere offers an especially strong setting for t