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The Department of Architecture is an internationally renowned education and research unit. With respect to Finland’s esteemed architectural heritage, we search for new solutions to the challenges of sustainable development. To us, architecture is an art form that requires practical skills and individual artistic development, as well as sustainability knowledge relevant to design and planning. We educate critical thinkers who accept their responsibility to research and design a socially, culturally and ecologically sustainable built environment. The Department of Architecture offers degree programmes in architecture, landscape architecture and interior architecture. For more information, please see: http://architecture.aalto.fi/en/.

We are now looking for two Doctoral Researchers / Project Employees in ARVO project.

We are looking for highly motivated and skilled individuals to join landscape architecture´s research team and participate in the ARVO research project. One position is full-time, while the other is part-time. Both employment contracts are fixed-term until December 31, 2025.

The goal of the ARVO – Evaluation and strengthening of green structure in urban land use planning project is to strengthen the green structure in densely built cities to promote preparedness and adaptation to climate change, and to consider the already existing green structure and its preservation. In the project, e.g. a green structure planning tool suitable for evaluating, implementing and measuring green structure goals is being prepared. In addition, the functionality of the tool will be tested in practice, and the applicability of the tool for the assessment of total non-impairment will be studied, and the professionals responsible for the urban planning of the partner cities will be trained in the use of the tool.

Your role and goals 

The applicant works in the project on tool development tasks. Development tasks include content and technical development of the tool. Of the people currently being sought, both will participate in content development, but one will work more with technical development and the other will test more of the functionality of the tool in practice. Both people work closely with the rest of the project organization, which includes university researchers as well as employees from the partner cities. The work is also expected to lead to scientific publications in international academic conferences and journals. In addition, the tasks include identifying and applying the means of strengthening the green structure together with other land use planners.

Your experience and ambitions 

The applicant must have a master’s degree in landscape architecture or another applicable field. Successful handling of the task requires extensive knowledge of urban green structures, land use and landscape planning, as well as practical knowledge of geographic information software and materials. The position also requires the ability and enthusiasm for multidisciplinary cooperation with both internal experts and external stakeholders and actors. You are analytical and have good problem-solving skills. We also expect good communication and teamwork skills and a positive working attitude from you.

The applicant must demonstrate the ability and desire to learn new methods, work independently and in a team. The position requires excellent written and oral communication skills in Finnish, as the project involves extensive work with Finnish-speaking stakeholders, for whom written material is also produced. In addition, a good command of the English language is required.

If you are chosen for this position, you will have the opportunity to apply to the Aalto University Arts, Design and Architecture doctoral program. The foreseen application period for the doctoral program is expected to fall between February and March. The successful applicant will be provided with guidance and support throughout the application process. Please check the student information and admission criteria Aalto Doctoral Programme in Arts, Design and Architecture | Aalto University. Another option is to work as a project employee if you are not doing your doctoral studies at Aalto University.  

What we offer

• Meaningful and inspiring environment. We are proud of our purpose to shape a sustainable future. We spark the game changers of tomorrow, and renew society with research-based knowledge, creativity and an entrepreneurial mindset.

• Culture that inspires and includes everyone. All our work is guided by the values of the university: responsibility, courage, and collaboration.  It’s the people that create Aalto, now and in the future. We want to be an open community where equality and inclusion enable curiosity, innovation, collaboration and wellbeing.

• Responsible and meaningful role with true impact in our School’s success, and in the end, in the wellbeing and development of our society.

• Support, coaching and sparring when you feel you need it.

• Great possibilities for competence development and learning. We constantly keep learning to find the most impactful ways to empower – and invest in – our people.

We are seeking two doctoral researchers/project employees for a fixed-term employment until December 31, 2025. One employment relationship is full-time and the other part-time. We would prefer to commence full-time employment as soon as possible, for instance, during April 2024. Part-time employment (30-50%) can be initiated during the summer/fall of 2024 according to the agreement. Further details regarding the working hours can be discussed in more detail.

Aalto University offers occupational health care services and a good opportunity for different learning options. Salary will be determined following the salary system of Finnish universities. The starting salary for doctoral researcher or project employee is approximately 2700 euros.

We aim to combine the best of remote and on-site working and have flexible working hours. The position is located in Otaniemi, Espoo in a new campus building made and designed for the School of ARTS. Otaniemi campus area has a wide range of services and good public transport connections along the metro and major routes. Consistent with EU insurance and pension regulations, Aalto expects full-time academic employees to reside and work in Finland. More about working at Aalto here.

Join us!

To apply for the positions, please submit your application electronically through our online recruitment system no later than 18March 2024. All material should be submitted in Finnish. The application for the position should contain the following documents in pdf format:

•  CV – highlighting your education, previous research experience, and relevant skills.

•  A cover letter outlining your motivation for joining our research team. Please also specify whether you are interested in full-time or part-time employment. (max 1 page)

•  Study transcripts 

We will go through the applications and may invite suitable candidates for an interview during the application period, therefore we encourage to apply as soon as possible.

Please note: Aalto University’s employees and visitors should apply for the position via our internal system Workday (Internal Jobs) by using their existing Workday user account.

Aalto University reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open, to extend the application period and to consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period.

More information

For additional information regarding this position, please contact the Assistant Professor Elisa Lähde, ([email protected]). Questions regarding the recruitment process however should be directed to HR Partner Anna-Sofia Korpijaakko ([email protected]).

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