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Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis (
http://math.aalto.fi/en/) at the Aalto School of Science is seeking a
Project employee for a Lifewide learning project
Your duties
You will be responsible for developing the course “Optimisation in practice” which will be an in-company mathematical optimisation course combining practical lectures and workshops. Activities include curriculum development, lesson plan development, creation of course materials (e.g., digital notes, computational exercises), and support with of a pilot version of the course.
This is a one-year position, and we hope the selected person could start by April 2024 at the latest.
Requirements
The successful candidate is expected to have an MSc in Mathematics, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering or any other related field, and a good working knowledge of mathematical optimization and basic computer programming skills. Familiarity with mathematical optimisation software, programming languages such as Python and/or Julia, and teaching experience are considered relevant assets.
A good command of English is required, Finnish language is not. The materials will be developed in English.
We offer
The expected starting salary is approximately 2650€/month. The contract includes occupational health care benefits and a holiday bonus.
How to apply
Please send your application as a single PDF file through the eRecruitment system via the link ‘Apply now’. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Full consideration will be guaranteed to applications received by February 25th 2024 at 23:59 EET (UTC+2).
The application material must be in English and must include the following documents as a single file in the PDF format (‘lastname_firstname_application.pdf’):
- Motivation letter (please include a few lines about yourself and when you would like to start in the application).
- CV
Please note: Aalto University’s employees and visitors should apply for the position via our internal system Workday -> find jobs (not external aalto.fi webpage on open positions) by using their existing Workday user account.
For additional information, please contact Professor Fabricio Oliveira (
firstname.lastname@aalto.fi).
For information on the recruitment process, please contact HR Partner Johanna Glader (
firstname.lastname@aalto.fi).
Aalto University reserves the right to leave the position open, to extend the application period and to consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period.
About Finland
Finland is a great place for living with or without family - it is a safe, politically stable and well-organized Nordic society. Finland is consistently ranked high in quality of life and was just listed again as the happiest country in the world:
https://worldhappiness.report/news/its-a-three-peat-finland-keeps-top-spot-as- happiest-country-in-world/. For more information about living in Finland:
https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at- aalto/living-in-finland & https://www.aalto.fi/en/services/welcome-to-aalto-university-and-finland-info- package
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