Chair of Excellence in Quantum Science and Technology
Aalto UniversityFinland • Jyväskylä, Central Finland, Finland
Posted February 11, 2026
Contract / Temporary
About the Company
InstituteQ is Finland’s national quantum institute, bringing together world-class research, industry, and government to accelerate the development of quantum science and technology.
Job Description
InstituteQ is opening two positions for the Chair of Excellence in Quantum Science and Technology. The position is for a three-year term and includes a EUR 60 000 award. The candidate is expected to conduct at least 2-3 longer term research and teaching visits to the host university.
Requirements
- Leading experts and eminent scholars at all career stages with a strong scientific track record
- Collaboration with InstituteQ groups is expected
- Awardees must follow the dual-use and research security guidelines of the host university
Benefits
- EUR 60 000 award
- EUR 15 000 travel grant
- Office space during visits
- Standard office facilities (e.g., computer facilities, university e-mail, access to information services)
