Assistant/Associate Professor, Tenure Track, in Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is seeking to recruit an Assistant/Associate Professor (Tenure Track) in Mathematics starting on August 1, 2026, or as soon as possible after that. According to [the tenure track model at the University of Jyväskylä](https://www.jyu.fi/en/research/tenure-track-at-the-university-of-jyvaskyla), the position of an assistant professor is filled for a fixed term of three to five years, and the position of an associate professor for a fixed term of five years. At the end of each fixed-term assignment, an evaluation is conducted to assess the employee’s qualifications for promotion to the next level (associate professor / full professor). The tasks involve conducting high-level mathematical research and teaching mathematics. The career stage of the person to be recruited will determine the level of responsibility and requirements for other tasks.Who should apply We are looking for applicants with a proven track record in high-level mathematical research. We particularly welcome applications from candidates whose research profile aligns with the research being conducted at the department. The duties and qualification requirements of an Assistant/Associate Professor are stipulated in the [University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines](https://www.jyu.fi/en/file/qualification-requirements-for-teaching-and-research-staff-jyu-regulations-2019). Candidates are expected to have an excellent record of conducting and publishing scientific research, establishing international networks, acquiring external funding, and teaching. Please see [the general requirements for appointing an assistant professor or associate professor (tenure track)](https://www.jyu.fi/en/file/tenure-track-model-for-professors). The qualification requirements should be met before this call for applicants ends. At the beginning of the employment there is a trial period of six months.