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

Job description

The Integrated Transport Research Lab (ITRL) is led by a duo consisting of a director and a vice director. The director is a person from KTH's faculty, appointed part-time, and now we are looking for a full-time vice director. The two directors work closely together in two equal roles, where the director has an internal focus on KTH with a focus on scientific quality, and the vice director has an external focus on partners with a responsibility for impact and relevance for business and society. The directors are jointly responsible for the following areas:

Vision and goals: Develop and communicate a strategic vision, which gathers employees and partners around a common direction, and which is adapted to the state of scientific and industrial knowledge and to societal needs and challenges.

Research Plan: Lead the development of ITRL's research plan and ensure it is aligned with the strategic vision.

Collaborations and partnerships: Actively seek collaboration opportunities with external institutions, industrial companies, and authorities to improve ITRL's capacity and opportunity for societal impact.

Funding: Responsible for effective allocation and management of ITRL's resources, including own funds and access to labs and equipment. Identify funding opportunities and initiate project applications with external funders. Secure co-financing and in-kind contributions from partners.

Knowledge dissemination and impact: Ensure that results and activities are effectively communicated and disseminated to relevant stakeholders, and that research gains impact and that scientific discoveries and innovations are transferred to practical applications and societal benefits.

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

We are looking for someone who:

• has experience in technical and administrative project management in collaborative projects within industry, the public sector or academia,
• has experience in triple helix collaboration,
• is a communicative person who can establish networks and collaborations between academia and external partners,
• can plan and lead effective meetings and workshops,
• have experience from research and insight into the university's working methods,
• has an established network within business and the public sector within ITRL's area of ​​operation (transport, logistics, vehicles)

The position as vice director is categorized as research engineer and requires a master’s degree or equivalent within technology or engineering sciences (higher education)

Preferred qualifications

• PhD degree

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Trade union representatives

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To apply for the position

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

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 12 months (or years), with access according to agreement.

Other information

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