Your role will focus on hands-on software development and the implementation of AI solutions in industrial and multidisciplinary RDI projects. In this role, you will

- contribute to the development of Python-based software and AI solutions
- build and integrate data and AI pipelines (e.g., preprocessing, model execution, output generation)
- integrate locally deployable AI models (e.g., computer vision, text, multimodal applications) into functional systems
- develop backend systems, interfaces, and API solutions
- work closely with researchers, industry partners, and student assistants.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU

- A relevant higher education degree (e.g., computer science, software engineering), or graduation in the near future
- Strong Python programming skills
- Basic knowledge of SQL databases, Git version control, and Linux environments
- Fluent English; Finnish language skills are considered an advantage
- A practical hands-on mindset and willingness to learn
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team and develop solutions together with others.

In addition, we value

- Experience with AI libraries and frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, Transformers, scikit-learn)
- Backend experience (e.g., FastAPI, Airflow, Redis)
- Experience in data processing (e.g., pandas, PostgreSQL, Parquet, Apache Iceberg)
- Basic knowledge of Docker and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure)
- Interest in multimodal data processing (image, video, speech, audio, IoT, sensor and time-series data)
- Experience with AI-assisted development tools.

WHAT WE OFFER

- The opportunity to work on meaningful national and European research and innovation projects
- Support from a growing and skilled expert community
- The possibility to grow professionally at the core of AI and industrial digitalization
- A modern working environment at the Kupittaa campus
- Flexible working arrangements and long-term professional development opportunities.

OTHER INFORMATION

The position is fixed-term (1 April 2026-31 March 2028) and includes a six-month probation period.
The salary will be determined according to the demand level of the position and the applicant’s qualifications, in accordance with the Sivista AMKTES collective agreement for universities of applied sciences and Turku UAS salary system.
We value diversity in our working community and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including different ages, genders, languages, cultures, and minority groups.

Turku University of Applied Sciences, The Faculty of ICT and Industrial Engineering, Kupittaa campus, Turku

FURTHER INFORMATION

For employment terms:
Mika Luimula, Head of Education and Research
+358 40 355 0839

For job-related questions:
David Oliva, Head of Cognitive Technologies Research Group
david.oliva@turkuamk.fi
+358 40 080 7594

Learn more about the research group:
https://www.turkuamk.fi/en/reasearch_groups/cognitive-technologies-research-group-core/

Application Channel: Submit an electronic application via Apply for the position

Turku University of Applied Sciences, The Faculty of ICT and Industrial Engineering

Turku UAS is a community of 12,000 people. Our community consists of teachers, experts, and students – professionals in different stages of their careers. In the coming years, we will search and recruit a number of specialists in different fields.

As a workplace, we promise you flexibility and freedom to develop your field and to develop yourself. We share our expertise with our colleagues, and we will not stop learning. Turku UAS employs professionals from circus teachers to AI specialists, and from digital marketing advisors to emergency nursing lecturers.

Turku UAS is one of the biggest universities of applied sciences in Finland. We offer you the support provided by a multiprofessional expert organization, and interesting assignments while working with future professionals and our versatile research, development and innovation (RDI) projects. Internationality is part of everyday life to us, and our partner networks are extensive. We work in Turku and Salo in comfortable workspaces which offer you a modern environment and devices to specialist work, teaching as well as research and development.

Come and work with us.