Open position: Professor in Physical Chemistry

Applications are invited for the post of Professor in Chemistry, specifically in Physical Chemistry at the Department of Natural Sciences of the Åbo Akademi University, Finland. The authoritative announcement is the Swedish version at the home page of the Åbo Akademi University. This translation and the attached statement of employment in English are only for the convenience of the foreign applicants. The skills in Swedish required of foreign applicants is determined individually.

The position will be filled permanently from May 1, 2011 when the current chair holder takes retirement.

The detailed instructions are found in the statement of employment. Inquiries may also be sent by e-mail to the head of department at matti.hotokka@abo.fi or the personnel manager bo.lindberg@abo.fi (phone +358 2 215 4416).

The salary is based partly on the job category which for a professor is in the range 8-11, and partly on a personal performance level on a scale 1-9. The gross monthly salary can be estimated from a salary table.

The policy of the Åbo Akademi University is to promote equal opportunity and therefore both women and men are strongly encouraged to apply for the position.

The applications are submitted to the Rector of the Åbo Akademi University together with a curriculum vitae as specified in the detailed instructions. Applications may also be sent electronically to registrator@abo.fi. Please mark the envelope or e-mail with "Job application".

The applications must have arrived at the Åbo Akademi University no later than August 16, 2010, at 4 p.m. local time.

Åbo, June 11, 2010