Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in R&D Management

The Department of Technology Management and Economics at Chalmers University of Technology conducts prominent research within areas such as innovation, entrepreneurship, industrial marketing, logistics and quality sciences. The department consists of five divisions.

This position is at the division of Innovation and R&D Management, part of the Department of Technology Management and Economics. The research and education focus on the management of R&D and innovation. The basis is the real problems encountered by firms and we have a management perspective to address questions of strategic significance. In short, our research deals with prerequisites for innovation and R&D in small, medium-sized and large organizations. This means e.g. research about firms’ innovation activity and their development of new business models, and not least how these activities are managed, but also research on projects, processes, methods and tools for effective and efficient product development.

At the Division we offer courses that are close to our research. The courses are found at all levels of education at different educational programs at Chalmers, ranging over a number of different areas such as design, innovation, product development, project management, operations research, engineering economic analysis and business development. Many courses deal with the managerial aspects of R&D and innovation.

The details of the division may be found at http://www.chalmers.se/en/departments/tme/organisation/innovation-and-rd-management/Pages/default.aspx

Major responsibilities
The position embraces both research and teaching with an emphasis on teaching and includes being responsible for courses on Project Management with a focus on innovative R&D settings. Courses are mainly on the master level. The position also includes supervising students in project work and master thesis work. As a senior lecturer/associate professor you participate in, develop and lead research on related research topics. The research typically is centered on issues of the management of experts/professionals in an R&D and innovation context with a focus on leadership, organizational and social aspects of project management.

The focus on R&D and innovation work implies that the applicant should have knowledge and experience which is not limited to formal project management tools. Rather, emphasis should be on leadership, organizational and social aspects of project management.

The position also includes actively applying for external funding. Another important aspect involves collaboration within academia and with society at large.

Position summary
Full-time permanent position.

Qualifications
The successful applicant for this position has a PhD degree in a relevant area, and substantial documented pedagogical experience from both undergraduate and graduate education, preferably with a focus on the management of R&D and innovation projects. The position requires at least 15 higher education credits in teaching and learning in higher education or corresponding expertise. You must be accustomed to teaching and be a skilled educator. For this reason, we place a great deal of emphasis on your pedagogical portfolio.

The position also requires well-documented scientific skills, ambition and abilities to develop and lead research within the area of R&D management.

The successful applicant particularly needs a well-documented ability to collaborate with industry, since much of the division’s research is carried out in close collaboration with industrial companies. The position requires personal characteristics such as independency and strong managerial and collaborative skills. International experience, from working abroad or being involved in international collaboration, is also a merit. Finally, we highly appreciate individuals willing to contribute to a stimulating working environment.

Regardless of the level, the position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in Swedish and English. If Swedish is not your native language, you must be able to teach in Swedish on undergraduate level after two years. Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

The position's level will primarily be determined on the basis of your scientific qualifications.

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20160457 and written in English.
Application deadline: 15 February, 2017.

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