Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 13 000 students, 400 professors and close to 4 500 other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.
We are looking for a
Development Manager for InstituteQ, Department of Applied Physics
InstituteQ is a joint organization of Aalto University, VTT and University of Helsinki in the field of Quantum Technologies. Its role is to raise the readiness of Finnish society for the disruptive potential and implications quantum technologies will have for society and the economy at large.
By teaming up our expertise and resources, InstituteQ aims to carry, implement, and benefit from front line research, education, innovations, and infrastructures, that form the competitive edge for institutes community in the quantum era. We are focusing on advanced research, education, business development and innovations. Please find more detailed information at
https://instituteq.fi/
Your role and goals
The Development Manager will be responsible for strategic planning and operational management of InsituteQ and fostering collaborations in the field of quantum technology. Development Manager also acts as a contact person for the institute, organizes activities that strengthens key research areas and helps smaller research initiatives grow larger. You are capable to form technology and research policy agenda and follow actively development in Finland and globally. As a manager, you promote the visibility of multiple research areas and cooperation between the organizations involved in the institute, and you also maintain good relationships with external partners. You act as a contact point and mediator for external and internal communication and networking and community building. You work in the institute’s Executive Team, organize meetings and collaborate with international partners.
Your responsibilities include:
- overseeing the strategic planning, development, budgeting and reporting of InstituteQ at Aalto, under the academic director’s supervision
- organizing and ensuring the continuity of operational support functions and supervising support service personnel in a matrix organization
- handling procurement and contracts for collaborative projects
- promoting international collaborations
- finding and proposing new initiatives (also funding opportunities) and collaborating with research infrastructures such as OtaNano
- participating actively in writing and coordinating major research projects stemming from InstituteQ players (Centres of Excellence, Finnish Quantum Flagship, infrastructure applications)
The role may also include other tasks depending on your experience and interest.
Your experience and ambitions - Doctoral degree from a relevant field
- Solid understanding of research activities and their support processes
- Good understanding of quantum technologies and their disruptive potential
- Cooperation skills, networking ability and service orientation
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Fluent written and spoken English and basic Finnish language skills (capability to follow meetings and events in Finnish is a plus)
- You are flexible and open to new things and communicate actively.
You can keep many balls in the air at the same time and make sure things get done by the deadline. We appreciate previous experience in organizing high level events and coordinating strategic communication on multiple channels.
What we offer
- The opportunity to work in a dynamic community of world-class researchers and professionals.
- Meaningful and inspiring environment. We are proud of our purpose to shape a sustainable future. We spark the game changers of tomorrow, and renew society with research-based knowledge, creativity and an entrepreneurial mindset.
- A work culture where everyone is valued. Our work is guided by the university's values of responsibility, courage and collaboration. We want to be an open community where equality and inclusion enable curiosity, innovation, collaboration and wellbeing.
- Great possibilities for competence development and learning. We try to utilize the strengths and passions of every Aalto member in the best possible way. We help each other succeed, focusing on community and people, learning new things from each other. Together we can make a difference.
Our vast array of professional development opportunities means you will grow and learn, having the chance to participate actively in staff trainings and development projects based on your interests and needs. The employment is full-time and the salary range for this position starts from approximately 5000€/month and you can provide your own salary request. We value work-life balance and well-being in all aspects of life. We work in a hybrid model, with the primary workplace located at the Otaniemi Campus in Espoo. Life on the revitalized campus is vibrant, featuring stunning architecture, tranquil nature, and a variety of cafes, restaurants, and services, all complemented by excellent public transportation connections.
Join us!
To apply, please share your CV and motivation letter with us through our recruitment site ("Apply now!”) latest on 26th January 2025.
Please note: Aalto University’s employees should apply for the position via our internal HR system Workday (Internal Jobs) by using their existing Workday user account (not via the external webpage for open positions).
For more information about the role, please contact Director of InstituteQ Jukka Pekola +358 503442697 on 13.-17.1. or Executive in residence Ilona Lundström +358 504682295 For questions related to the application process, please contact HR Partner Lotta Maltolahti, lotta.maltolahti(at)aalto.fi.
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