Research and Development Director

Organisation/Company

University of Vaasa

Research Field

Economics » Administrative sciences
Economics » Management studies

Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Finland

Application Deadline

9 Feb 2025 - 21:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

The University of Vaasa creates an inspiring environment for meaningful work as part of a thriving and diverse university community. Our open-minded, multidisciplinary research responds to the challenges of our time and creates a more responsible future. Our internationally respected education gives students the skills and attitude to change tomorrow. The core of our university is made up of high-level expertise in business studies, technology, and administration and communication sciences. Scientifically grounded research is complemented by our phenomenon-oriented research platforms. 

We are now inviting applications for a Research and Development Director to strengthen our university's research and development activities and to work for the benefit of our multidisciplinary research community in the field of networked international research. This is a permanent position with a starting date in February 2025 or as agreed.

Your role

As a Research and Development Director, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing the university's research and development activities in collaboration with the vice-rector of research and the heads of units. You will proactively promote research initiatives together with units, platforms, and management, as well as with the surrounding international community and ecosystem. You will enhance the university's visibility in the research and development field and advance research capabilities, particularly in terms of laboratories, data resources, and collaboration networks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and Development: Promote the university's research and development initiatives and projects.
• Project Management: Lead and coordinate the preparation of research projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource management.
• Innovation Promotion: Develop and support innovative research initiatives and projects. Consider the potential utilization of intellectual property rights.
• Collaboration: Work closely with units, research institutes, and external stakeholders.
• Funding Acquisition: Seek and apply for research funding and participate in funding agreement negotiations.
• Public Visibility: Promote the visibility and utilization of research results and create conditions for the broader utilization of research outcomes.
• Research Environment Development: Responsible for developing and roadmapping research environments, particularly laboratories, computational environments, data resources, and co-creation inititives.
• Ecosystem and Networking Promotion: Develop and maintain collaboration networks with research institutes, companies, and other universities internationally.

In this role, you will work closely with the vice-rector of research, research services, partnerships, platforms, and units. You will keep yourself updated on the latest trends and developments in the field and their opportunities in the university environment.

You will report to the vice-rector of research of the University of Vaasa.

We Offer

We offer an interesting and diverse position in an international and inspiring community.

We invest in our employees' well-being and offer extensive occupational health care services, fitness and culture benefits, and a multitude of other activities to support well-being at work. Our flexible working hours and work options such as blended home/campus working contribute to a great work-life balance. Our commitment to support the career development of our personnel is visible in the broad offering of training and competence development opportunities.

Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in research and development activities or similar roles.
• Relevant Master’s degree, a doctoral degree is considered an advantage.
• Experience in working at a strategic level and planning and implementing strategy-driven operational activities.
• Ability to understand the organization's needs from a strategic perspective and a strong vision of the development trends and innovations in your field.
• Experience in leadership and supervisory roles.
• Ability to manage large entities.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Ability to acquire and manage research funding and make procurements.
• Development-oriented and customer-focused work approach, curiosity, and openness to new ideas.
• Excellent collaboration and networking skills, ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills (Finnish, English).

Knowledge of the research sector is considered an advantage. Previous experience in the fields of technology, energy technology, or business studies is also considered an advantage.

Applications

To apply for the position, please use our online application system (using the "Submit an application" button below). The application should include a CV and a free-form application with salary expectation. The application period has been extended to 9.2.2025 (midnight, EEST). Previously submitted applications will be considered.

Further information

MPS is assisting the University of Vaasa in the recruitment process. We ask all applicants to note that, as an institution governed by public law, the university’s recruitments are public.  The university may also consider persons who have registered after the application period.

Further information about the position:

• vice-rector Mika Grundström, tel. +358 29 449 8786 ((best reached between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., EEST), e-mail: firstname.lastname(a)uwasa.fi

Inquiries about the online application system: careers(a)uwasa.fi

After receiving the applications, interviews and suitability assessments will be conducted for the selected candidates. Before the final selection and signing of the employment contract, a security clearance will be conducted for the selected individual.

The employment is subject to a six-month probationary  period.
The University of Vaasa , located by the sea on Finland's most beautiful campus, is home to 5,000 students and 600 employees. You will find a lot of meeting places and contemporary work facilities for researchers, staff and students. Our university community is international, with members from over 80 countries.

Application period starts: 2025-01-30 12:30  Application period ends: 2025-02-09 23:59

Website

https://academicpositions.com/ad/university-of-vaasa/2025/research-and-developm…

Research Field

Economics

Years of Research Experience

More than 10

Research Field

Economics

Years of Research Experience

More than 10

Website for additional job details

https://academicpositions.com

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Vaasa

Country

Finland

City

Vaasa

Postal Code

65200

Street

Wolffintie 34

City

Vaasa

Website

https://www.uwasa.fi/en

Postal Code

65200

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