Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT) is a university specialised in technology and business studies in South East Finland with approximately 5500 students and 1000 staff members. One of LUT’s strategic focuses is to generate knowledge related to Russian business and the Russian industrial environment. This is natural, as Lappeenranta is developing itself to be the meeting point for the European Union and Russia both in business and in research. THE NORTHERN DIMENSION RESEARCH CENTRE, NORDI, is a research institute of LUT and is specialised in research on Russia and the enlarged EU. LUT is strengthening its team and is opening two new positions for dynamic professionals. They will help LUT to fulfil its mission of being a top research unit related to Russia and the enlarged EU. We are seeking RESEARCH DIRECTOR and PROJECT MANAGER level professionals to NORDI. NORDI’s stakeholders include universities and research units, the public sector and industries.
Research Director
The research director manages the research at NORDI. The key tasks are to develop relevant research ideas for research projects, allocate resources for the projects and plan funding as a part of the LUT team. The research director is also responsible for cooperation with foreign universities, research institutes and researchers. The research director is expected to have good academic qualifications and the ability to respond to the goals set by NORDI’s stakeholders. The person appointed for the research director position is expected to have a doctorate in a related field and considerable experience in research dealing with Russia.
Project Manager
The project manager is in charge of Russian market specific projects. The key tasks are to manage cooperation in international operations at a practical level, conduct research plans, participate in research projects and deliver the message of Russian market specific research to interest groups. The project manager is expected to have a higher university degree in a related field and considerable experience in research dealing with Russia.
Cross-disciplinary experience is considered as a merit in both positions. Experience in implementing research projects and in acquiring international research funding also contribute to the successful management of the institute. Proficiency in English is a requirement; Russian skills are an advantage.
Applications:
by the 31st of March, 2010, to Lappeenranta University of Technology, KIRJAAMO, P.O. Box 20, FI-53851 Lappeenranta.
More information:
vice rector Minna Martikainen, +358 40 569 2652