Tenure-Track Professor in Processing of Sustainable Polymeric Materials

Tampere University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Processing of Sustainable Polymeric Materials within the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences. The role focuses on developing sustainable polymeric materials from recycled, bio-based, or alternative feedstocks into industrially scalable solutions. The position emphasizes the full value chain from feedstock variability to processing–structure–property–performance relationships, long-term durability, and pilot-scale validation. The successful candidate will join the Engineering Materials Science subunit, leveraging Tampere’s unique infrastructure, including polymer processing facilities, advanced characterization labs, and close industry ties. The appointee will conduct high-level research with societal impact, contribute to teaching and supervision, and build an internationally visible research profile. The position is open at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, with tenure-track terms and...