Strategic relations manager NGI - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

National Genomics Infrastructure (NGI) is a national infrastructure in genomics at the Science for Life Laboratory (SciLifeLab) in Sweden.

For more info:
https://ngisweden.scilifelab.se
https://www.scilifelab.se

We are looking for a manager for strategic relations. The role would include:

• To build a network of strategic collaborators and maintain the relationships
• Manage strategically important internal and collaborative projects
• Participate in setting the overall strategic and R&D goals for the platform
• Identify possible large collaborative projects together with researchers, organisations and/or companies
• Coordinate applications, funding and research in these projects
• Personnel, work environment and budget responsibilities

The specific responsibilities will be tailored according to the background, seniority, and interests of the strategic relations manager. The position can be part-time alongside e.g. an academic group leader appointment.

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 be settled in Sweden and at KTH

Read more about what it is like to work at KTH

Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree in molecular biology or similar area with deep expertise in genomics
• Experience in writing applications and publications for research projects
• Documented experience in managing large research projects
• Experience in communicating science orally and in writing, for different audiences
• Track record of having, maintaining and developing networks in technology development and R&D ideally with both academic and non-academic partners

Below personal competences are of particular importance:

• Relationship building
• Ability to cooperate
• Taking initiatives
• Strategic
• Structured

Preferred qualifications

• Experience and training in leadership and staff management
• Familiarity with Swedish research infrastructures and research-funding organisations is a plus
• Knowledge of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality 

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency.

Trade union representatives

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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. Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application.

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 until further notice (permanent post) according to agreement.
The employment begins with a six-month probationary period.

Other information

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