Senior Research Fellow (Industrial Engineering and Management, Project Business)

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The Industrial Engineering and Management Unit (IEM) is recruiting a senior research fellow. IEM is part of the Faculty of Management and Business (MAB) at Tampere University and offers education in the fields of engineering at the BSc, MSc and doctoral levels. Researchers at IEM are known for their broad and multidisciplinary collaboration that addresses the latest societal challenges. We take part in multidisciplinary projects with the different faculties and research groups at Tampere University and actively collaborate with other Finnish and international universities and research institutes.

The unifying theme of research at the IEM Unit is sustainable value creation in technology-driven organisations, through which our research is linked to four major global challenges: increasing complexity, changes in the logic of value creation, the need for sustainable development and social change. Our five research groups specialise in the following research areas:

• Project and Service Business
• Profitability Management
• Innovation and Technology Strategy
• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Safety Management and Engineering

Job description

The senior research fellow will join the Industrial Engineering and Management Unit and its Project and Service Management (CROPS) research group. The successful candidate will perform the following tasks in her/his respective area of expertise: 

• apply and secure external funding for own research activities and for activities of others working in the research group
• work towards forming own subteam (with funding secured in the position) to further strengthen the research group
• carry out independent research of high quality and manage research projects 
• teach courses offered by the unit, in particular in the area of project business
• supervise students writing their theses
• participate in other activities of the unit and the research group

The senior research fellow’s specific teaching and research orientation will be discussed and agreed with the candidate during the recruitment process. 

Requirements

• track record of independent scholarly activity in project business and/or temporary organising
• doctoral degree in industrial engineering and management or equivalent
• ability to lead a research group and acquire external funding
• strong competences in teaching in the area of project business and/or temporary organising

The position of senior research fellow requires a minimum of one year of post-doctoral research experience, a strong publication record and previous involvement in acquiring research funding. We appreciate experience of working with companies. We expect the candidate to be committed to delivering high-quality teaching and have a serious intent to develop as a member of an international scientific community. The position requires fluency in the English language. Finnish language skills are considered as an advantage.

The following criteria are used in screening the applications:

• Suitability to the research domain
•  Motivation and goals for the positions
• Achievements in research and teaching
• Level of ambition, clarity and feasibility of the research strategy

We offer

The position will be filled on a permanent basis. The planned starting date is 15 August 2024 or as mutually agreed. A trial period of six months will apply.

The salary will be based on both the job requirements and the employees’ personal performance in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System. The position of a senior research fellow is placed on the job demand levels 6-7 (teaching and research staff). A typical starting salary is around 4300-4600 €/month.

We offer you the opportunity to join our active, innovative and international community. We offer a wide range of benefits, such as occupational health care, flexible working hours, excellent sports facilities on campus, and several restaurants and cafés on campus with staff discounts. Please read more about working at Tampere University.

How to apply

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system (link at the bottom of this page). The closing date for applications is 20 May, 2024 (23:59 EEST/UTC +3). Please write your application and all accompanying documents in English and attach them in PDF format.

Applications should include the following documents (pdf):

1. Motivation letter that describes why you would be a good fit for the position and outlines your goals and career aspirations (max 1 page)
2. Curriculum vitae according to TENK guidelines (including research and teaching experience)
3. List of publications (publications most relevant for the position clearly marked)
4. Research strategy describing your strategic intent, goals and plans for research, including internationalisation (max 3 pages)
5. Description of previous involvement in acquiring research funding and your plan for acquiring funding in the advertised position
6. Teaching portfolio according to Tampere University guidelines

For more information, please contact:

Professor Tuomas Ahola tuomas.ahola@tuni.fi, Head of the Industrial Engineering and Management Unit

With questions about the application process, please contact HR specialist Minni Forss, minni.forss@tuni.fi