Xinxin Yu

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.

Tampere University is recruiting one fixed-term Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Mechanical and Railway Engineering within the Unit of Automation Technology and Mechanical Engineering , Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences. The position is based in the Machine Design group , specifically the Machine Dynamics Group, where research focuses on machine dynamics, contact modelling, vibration experiments, and numerical railway vehicle dynamic analysis for model-based condition monitoring. The successful candidate will work on Monitoring, Mechanism Analysis, and Mitigation for Sustainable Asset Management of Railway Wheel Out-of-Roundness . The role involves close collaboration with VR Fleetcare , the Finnish train maintenance company, and offers the distinctive opportunity to spend one year at Tampere University and one year at VR Fleetcare. The project also provides access to the Full-Scale Wheel-Rail Lab at Tampere University and testing on real trains owned by VR Fleetcare, making this a strong applied research environment for railway technology, dynamics, and maintenance-oriented engineering. The postdoctoral researcher will also contribute to the broader research environment by supervising PhD and MSc students, preparing grant applications, and supporting the general activities of the research labs. The position is particularly suitable for researchers interested in wheel-rail contact mechanics, vibration analysis, finite element modelling, multibody dynamics, and railway-related condition monitoring. Applicants should hold a PhD degree in a relevant field and demonstrate strong competence in independent scientific work. The university is looking for a motivated and self-guided researcher with a strong theoretical background and a willingness to collaborate closely with industry and to participate in laboratory and field measurements. Experience in railway engineering is an advantage. Required expertise includes vibration and data analysis of measurement data, especially accelerometer data; finite element analysis with emphasis on thermomechanical, fatigue, and contact mechanisms; and multibody dynamics, preferably in railway dynamics. Adequate teaching skills and fluency in spoken and written English are expected. The appointment is fixed-term for 2 years . The planned starting date is between October 2026 and December 2026 , or as mutually agreed. The salary follows the Finnish University Salary System at job demand level 5-6 and is typically 4000-4500 Euro per month , with additional performance-based pay. Applications must be submitted through the online recruitment system by 2026-09-27 . Materials should be prepared in English and uploaded in PDF format. Required documents include a Curriculum Vitae (for example according to TENK guidelines), a list of publications , and a letter of motivation describing achievements, ambition, preferred research topic, and key publications or other achievements. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to submit a short research plan. For further information, the contact person is Assistant Professor Xinxin Yu at Tampere University.