Assistant Or Associate Professor, Geoinformatics

School of Engineering, Department of Built Environment invites applications for:

Assistant or fixed-term associate professor in geoinformatics (tenure track)

We are seeking an ambitious and enthusiastic individual for a full-time, tenure track position in the Geoinformatics (GIS) research group, with a focus on photogrammetry and laser scanning. More details about Aalto University’s tenure track career path can be found below.

The position and our expectations

The Geoinformatics Group at Aalto University conducts multidisciplinary research that spans built and natural environments. Our current research encompasses a wide range of themes, from geodesy and positioning to geoinformation technology (spatial data science) and remote sensing. We have a strong track record of securing competitive funding from the Research Council of Finland, the European Research Council and private foundations, and we are currently part of a Finnish Center of Excellence in research and a major national research infrastructure (Geoportti). Our vibrant and dynamic environment, supported by modern research infrastructure, provides unique opportunities to pursue innovative research at the forefront of geoinformatics. For more information about our research topics in geoinformatics, please visit: . The research environment offers opportunities for collaboration with Aalto University’s Research Institute of Measuring and Modeling for the Built Environment, which works in close-range sensing and laser scanning and maintains related infrastructure.

We wish to recruit an ambitious scientist with original ideas who can contribute to ground-breaking research and teaching in the field of photogrammetry and laser scanning. We welcome candidates pursuing diverse and innovative research directions in photogrammetry and laser scanning that complement the work of our current faculty. The successful candidate will already have:

During the selection procedure, preference will be given to candidates who possess one or more, and ideally several, of the following:

After recruitment, the successful candidate will be expected to:

The selected candidate is encouraged to learn Finnish or Swedish if they do not already possess these language skills.

What we offer

Aalto University offers the opportunity to work within a well-resourced learning community where students are rigorously selected and highly motivated. According to our strategy, Aalto University aims to shape a sustainable future through research-based knowledge, creativity, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Our core values are responsibility, courage, and collaboration.

The entry salary will be defined according to Aalto University's salary system, taking account of the applicant's experience and qualifications. Aalto University provides its employees with occupational healthcare services. A start-up package can be negotiated with the Dean.

Finland offers a safe and healthy environment for living, with excellent state-subsidized services including affordable day care, healthcare, and free schools that are ranked among the best in the world. Finland is one of the world's most reliable, stable and safe countries and consistently occupies top position in the annual World Happiness Report. With significant investments in R&D, a strong innovation culture, open data, and advanced digitalization, Finland is a nation of innovation and entrepreneurship.

The Nordic values of equality and cooperation are deeply rooted in our society. Gender equality, flexibility, and low hierarchy form the core of the Nordic working environment. For more information about living and working in Finland, see: .

Ready to apply?

Please submit your application through our recruitment system by 28 February 2026 (23:59 (UTC+2)). A link to the recruitment system can be found at the end of this job advertisement (“Apply now!”). If you are already working at Aalto, please apply via our internal system Workday -> Find Jobs.

The application material for the tenure track position includes (submitted in English and PDF format):

The general instructions and evaluation criteria for applicants, including language requirements and guidelines for compiling the application material, are given online as well: .

Aalto University will use external reviewers to support the evaluation of applicants during the recruitment process. The most suitable applicants will be invited to visit the department for teaching demonstrations and interviews. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit at a later stage in the recruitment process. Furthermore, Aalto University may use an academic leadership assessment for the candidates in the final phase of the application process.

For more Information, please contact Head of Department Raine Mäntysalo, (raine.mantysalo[@]aalto.fi). For questions related to the recruitment process, please contact HR Partner Sanni Mero (sanni.mero[@]aalto.fi).

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Tenure track in Aalto University

The tenure track is open to talented individuals who have excellent potential for a scientific career. Individuals placed on the Aalto University professorial tenure track have the possibility to advance in their career through regular performance assessments. Launched in 2010, the tenure track has attracted a wide range of international applicants, giving Aalto University the possibility of recruiting top experts and young research talent to join the Aalto University community. Further details about Aalto University’s tenure track system can be found at .

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