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

Job description

The 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 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 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 be settled in Sweden and at KTH

Read more about what it's like to work at KTH and our benefits.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree 
• A PhD degree in an area of relevance for ITRL:s activities
• 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)
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for your own tasks.
• Proactive and initiative-driven approach.
• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues, with a particular focus on gender equality.

Preferred qualifications

• Experiences from research and academic work as well as from industry collaborations.
• As a person, you are scientifically skilled and capable of conducting and leading research work.
• We value if you have strong pedagogical skills and can communicate complex ideas in an accessible way.
• It is advantageous if you have the ability to ensure that research results are applied in practice.
• We value if you have experience in communicating research and development work to diverse audiences.
• It is advantageous if you have experience in developing and leading operations and personnel.

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 responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the instructions in 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. 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 until further notice (permanent post) according to agreement.
The employment begins with a six-month probationary period.

Other information

Striving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values.

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According to The Protective Security Act (2018-585), the candidate must undergo and pass security vetting if the position is placed in a security class. Information regarding whether the position is subject to such a classification will be provided during the recruitment process.

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Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence