Vice director at Integrated Transport Research Lab - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

The Vice Director for Integrated Research Transport Lab (ITRL) has an overall responsibility for the development of the research center. The work description includes to operatively lead the development of future research programs at ITRL. The activities are performed together with the ITRL manager and representatives for ITRL partner organizations. Work assignments further includes to actively search for new partners to the center and to attract further research funding. The vice director is a bridge between researchers at ITRL and partner organizations. Responsibilities can include developing budgets and financial follow-ups and responsibilities for personnel and staff. The vice director has a strategic ability, experiences from project management and experiences from collaboration between industry and academia.

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future.
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and get settled in Sweden and at KTH.

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Qualifications

Requirements

• A graduate degree or an advanced level (higher education) in the research subject or equivalent competence. 
• Experiences from management and leadership of research programs/projects. Have an established network within industry and public sector within the domains of ITRL (transport, logistics, vehicles)

Preferred qualifications

• Ph.D. degree
• Experiences from research and academic work as well as from industry collaborations
• Aware of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with a specific focus on gender equality

 As a person you are...

• Independent
• taking initiatives
• creating relations

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency.

Trade union representatives

You will find contact information to trade union representatives on KTH's webpage.

Application

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad.

The application must include:

1. CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
2. Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
3. A brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max two pages long.

Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The employment is valid for a limited time according to the agreement - for up to 2 years, with access according to agreement.

Other information

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