Hamed Badihi

Tampere University’s Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences (ENS) invites applications for the EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship program. This prestigious opportunity is designed for researchers who have completed their PhD and are seeking to advance their careers in an international and interdisciplinary environment. The ENS faculty is renowned for its research excellence in natural sciences and engineering, offering a vibrant academic setting with world-class infrastructure and strong industry connections. The MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship at Tampere University covers a wide range of research areas, including but not limited to automation technology, mechanical engineering, robotics, materials science, environmental engineering, chemistry, and physics. Research groups within ENS focus on topics such as autonomous mobile machines, mechatronics, digital design and manufacturing, tribology, circular economy innovation, energy and biorefining, synthetic biology, photonics, computational physics, and advanced materials. The faculty’s interdisciplinary approach encourages collaboration across engineering and natural sciences, providing fellows with opportunities to engage in both fundamental and applied research. Applicants must have defended their PhD by the application deadline (September 9, 2026), have no more than 8 years of research experience post-PhD, and must not have resided or worked in Finland for more than 12 months in the 36 months preceding the deadline. A confirmed supervisor at Tampere University is required, and candidates are encouraged to review the list of potential supervisors and research groups to identify a suitable match for their research interests. The MSCA fellowship provides comprehensive funding, including 1-2 years’ salary, mobility and family allowances, research costs, and institutional overheads. The university supports applicants through a dedicated Masterclass, which assists in preparing competitive proposals. The application process involves contacting a potential supervisor with a letter of intent (including a project idea, CV, and eligibility confirmation), joining the Masterclass if matched, and submitting a final proposal in collaboration with the supervisor. For more information, applicants should consult the official Tampere University MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships page and review the detailed guidelines and research group listings. This is an excellent opportunity for postdoctoral researchers in engineering, natural sciences, and related fields to join a leading European research institution and advance their academic careers.

DARES Group at Tampere University is recruiting 3 PhD positions in federated learning , trustworthy AI , resilient control , optimization , and cybersecurity for cyber-physical systems . The research is hosted in the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences (ENS) and is connected to ongoing national and EU projects with applications in intelligent wind energy systems , energy-flexible process industries , and smart microgrids . The DARES group focuses on dependability, safety, security, reliability, availability, and resilience in complex cyber-physical(-social) environments. This opportunity is suitable for candidates with backgrounds in control systems , machine learning , optimization , cybersecurity , automation , cyber-physical systems , and energy systems . The post offers a fully funded PhD position for 3 years , with a competitive gross salary starting at €2,700–3,000/month , plus international collaboration, research visits, and strong academic/industrial links. Start date is Fall 2026 (flexible). Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. To apply, send your CV , academic transcripts (MSc/BSc) , and a cover letter to [email protected] .

Tampere University is inviting applications for three fully funded Doctoral Researcher positions in the Dependability and Automation Research in Cyber-Physical Systems (DARES) Group at the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences. The positions focus on dependable automation, trustworthy artificial intelligence, resilient control, and cybersecurity of cyber-physical systems , with research grounded in control engineering, AI, cybersecurity, and optimization. The successful researchers will contribute to national and European projects with applications in intelligent wind energy systems, energy-flexible process industries, smart microgrids , and other safety-critical industrial cyber-physical systems. The role offers the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary environment with academic and industrial collaboration, high-impact publications, conference presentations, and possible short-term research visits to partner institutions. Applicants may express preference for one or more of three research directions: (1) Federated Learning and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence , including privacy-preserving collaborative machine learning, explainable AI, distributed intelligence, and condition monitoring; (2) Resilient Control and Optimization for Industrial Systems , including advanced control, optimization, and decision-making for adaptive operation; and (3) Cybersecurity and Resilience of Cyber-Physical Systems , including secure automation, cyberattack detection and mitigation, and resilient architectures. Eligibility is aimed at candidates who hold, or will hold by the start date, a Master’s degree in systems and control, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field. A solid background in control systems, automation, machine learning and AI, optimization, cyber-physical systems, cybersecurity, or energy systems is expected, together with strong programming skills in Python, MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, or similar. Excellent written and spoken English is required; Finnish is not required. Candidates should also be able to work both independently and collaboratively. The positions are full-time and fully funded for three years , with a typical starting salary of approximately €2,700–3,000 per month under the Finnish University Salary System, and salary progression depending on experience and doctoral study progress. The positions are planned to start in Fall 2026 or by agreement. A six-month trial period applies. Applicants must submit their materials via the online recruitment system by 31 July 2026 . The application must be in English and combined into a single PDF named LastnameFirstname.pdf . Required documents include a one-page cover letter, CV with two referees, degree certificates, and transcripts; optional supporting documents may also be included. Incomplete or non-compliant applications will not be considered. For more information, contact Assistant Professor and Group Leader Hamed Badihi at [email protected] .