Ville Alopaeus

Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering is inviting applications for a Professor in Industrial Chemistry in the Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering. The core research theme is Chemical Reaction Engineering , with emphasis on translating reaction chemistry into reactor and process solutions for industrial production. The position can be filled at assistant professor, associate professor, or full professor level depending on the candidate. The appointment is part of Aalto’s tenure-track system and may be fixed-term or permanent depending on the level. The university is located in Espoo in the Helsinki metropolitan area, Finland. Research and teaching expectations include kinetics of catalytic and non-catalytic reactions, thermodynamics, reactor design, scale-up, experimental work, and modeling. The successful candidate will teach and develop education at bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, conduct high-quality research, publish in peer-reviewed journals, attract competitive funding, and recruit and lead researchers. Applicants should hold a doctoral degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field . The post values excellence and future potential in research and teaching, active international engagement, teamwork, and the ability to collaborate with industry and research groups. Industrial background is considered an asset. Funding and support include access to strong experimental facilities, national infrastructure, computational resources, grant-writing and project-management support, mentoring, occupational health care, commuter benefits, and campus sport facilities. Salary depends on experience and qualifications. The application deadline is 31 July 2026 . Required materials include an application letter, CV, publication list, research statement, teaching portfolio, and reference contacts. Applications must be submitted in English through Aalto University’s recruitment system.