Knowledge of Mechanics of Materials, or fields related to the subject of the PhD position

- Graduated with the master’s thesis with the minimum grade of 3/5, if a numeric grade has been given AND the applicant completed the master’s degree courses (excluding the master’s thesis), with an average (weighted average) grade of at least 3.0/5. If you finish your master’s degree in the Autumn of 2024, you are also welcome to apply (you have to complete the master before the date of the recruitment).

- Fluent written and communication skills in English are required. Applicants can check that they meet the language proficiency rules of Aalto University (same apply for master’s and doctoral level) https://www.aalto.fi/en/admission-services/language-requirements-in-mas…, including the English tests and their points required.

Starting salary of € 44,400 (€3,700x12, including Mobility Allowance) per annum. Additional Family allowance will be added to the salary, if applicable. The salary will increase during the project according to the local agreement of universities in Finland. The guaranteed PhD funding is for 36 months (i.e., funding from the European Commission); additional one year funding from the School of Engineering of Aalto University, according to the normal Aalto doctoral researcher salary levels, is foreseen.

The employment contract at Aalto University includes occupational health care, and Finland has a comprehensive social security system.

The applicant will have possibility to cooperate with world-class researchers, as well as to attend scientific conferences and meetings. Moreover, the research group provides strong scientific support and academic freedom, with possibilities for interdisciplinary collaboration, both internationally and within Aalto University.

• Mobility rule. At the time of recruitment, the candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting beneficiary for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date. Short stays, such as holidays, are not considered.
• No PhD awarded. Applicants are not eligible if they have already been awarded with a PhD title.
• Selected candidate must be willing to travel and spend a prolonged time in another institute/country of the network during the PhD.
• Researchers must be enrolled in a doctoral programme leading to the award of a doctoral degree in at least two EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country (Joint Doctorates).
• For further details on eligibility criteria please check in the information of each available position. All interested applicants meeting the eligibility requirements, irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
• Fulfil the academic and language requirement. In most of the cases, additional requirements must be satisfied, particularly in terms of selection procedures based on local regulations and/or internationally recognized English language qualifications achieved. Regarding the former, some institutions will request for degree and/or VISA recognition, before the interview date.

How to apply

The applicants have to apply for one specific DC position and indicate in the application form two other positions of Unite!Energy project you wish to be considered for during the process in rank order.

Please provide the required information (in English) in one single PDF file with the following order:

- Completed application form (attached to this offer).

- Detailed CV (maximum 5 pages).

- Motivation letter (maximum 1 page) indicating why you wish to conduct the specified/s research projects, and why you believe you would successfully be able to complete them.

- A copy of certified transcripts of results of Bachelor and Masters’ degrees in relevant discipline.

- English language certificate (if available).

- Any additional files considered relevant to the application.

All required information has to be packed in a single-PDF file in the order showed above and using a file name with the following format:

surname_name_Unite_Energy.pdf

Please apply by sending your application to the contact address:

unite.energy@upc.edu

indicating as email’s subject “Unite!Energy DC application”.

Short-listed applicants will have to apply to the Aalto Doctoral Programme in Engineering.