The Director is responsible for the oversight and strategic development of Tampere IAS as well as for organising funding for its activities. The new Director will also be responsible for preparing proposals to support the Institute’s continued development. Tampere IAS underwent an external review in the spring, providing a strong foundation for its future development.
“We are delighted that Sofie was available for the position of Director of Tampere IAS. She has already proposed development ideas that we will begin to advance together next autumn,” says Tapio Visakorpi, Vice President for Research at Tampere University.
”It is an honour to have been selected as the next Tampere IAS Director and to build on Juha Teperi’s strong foundation and legacy. I also look forward to contributing to and co-developing both the Tampere IAS and our wider university research culture with colleagues across the University,” says Sofie Pelsmakers, Director of Tampere IAS as of 1 August 2026.