To support our growth, we are seeking an experienced researcher to join the Business Unit of LAB University of Applied Sciences in Lahti or Lappeenranta campus, Finland. Join our team and contribute strongly to multidisciplinary research, development, and innovation activities to drive sustainable, long-term impact!

You will collaborate with a wide range of researchers and experts, including those in commercialisation, health sciences, industrial design, and the circular economy, throughout the LAB organisation in R&D projects and participate in creating practical solutions for industries and societies.

The LAB University of Applied Sciences has campuses in Lahti and Lappeenranta. We offer Bachelor's level studies in business administration, commercialisation, and international business, as well as several Master's level studies to more than 2,800 students, aiming to connect work-life and academia. We also offer continuous studies and RDI services based on academic knowledge to help SMEs and other organisations grow and internationalise. Our focus in business and hospitality relies on multidisciplinary expertise and long-term hands-on cooperation with our stakeholders.

Key responsibilities:

- Developing and implementing initiatives utilising Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning (ML) to address topics related to sustainable growth, commercialisation, development of innovation-related competencies in SMEs, sustainable business, and value creation through innovative and collaborative approaches in EU-funded projects
- Consortium building and preparing project proposals and securing funding from national and international sources
- Research and writing of the scientific articles in the projects and dissemination of the research results
- Networking with prominent research partners

What do we expect from potential candidates:

- Deep understanding of applications of AI and/or ML, experience in utilisation of cloud services, data modelling and integration
- General knowledge of software development and common software development tools
- Extensive experience in leading complex projects
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in monitoring and evaluating systemic interventions
- Proven track record in project preparation and securing funding from diverse sources
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills, with the ability to navigate complex multi-stakeholder environments
- Good communication skills in English and sufficient Finnish skills (using Finnish in all-day work)
- Preferably, a doctoral degree in a relevant field such as AI or ML; a final-year doctoral PhD candidate may also be considered

We expect you to have a future-oriented mindset, strong teamwork skills and the ability to build RDI projects with stakeholders. We offer purposeful work with highly skilled colleagues and a constantly growing network of companies and research entities. We support all our employees in maintaining and developing their capabilities.

The work will start on 1st February 2025; however, the starting date is negotiable. The employment relationship is permanent and full-time, beginning with a six-month trial period. The salary is based on the current general collective agreement for the private teaching sector: for a Researcher, it is between 3800€ and 4800€, and for a Chief Specialist, it is between 5200€ and 6200€, depending on the experience level.

For more information, please contact RDI Director Dr. Pasi Juvonen by email at pasi.juvonen@lab.fi or by phone at + 358 44 731 2009 on December 16th from 12 to 14 (Finnish time).

Please submit your application and CV via our electronic recruitment system by 6th January 2025 at 23:59, Finnish local time (UTC +3 h).

Read more about the LAB University of Applied Sciences here(https://www.lab.fi/en/info/about-us).

LAB University of Applied Sciences The best of both worlds: studies and work. The LAB University of Applied Sciences is a higher education institution specialising in innovation, business and industry. It operates in Lahti and Lappeenranta, Finland, and also online. We offer education in five fields: health care and social services, technology, business, hospitality, design, fine arts and visual communication. Our strengths include the circular economy, design, innovations and health. We have 9400 students, 550 teachers, and RDI experts, making us Finland's sixth-largest university of applied sciences. lab.fi/en(https://www.lab.fi/en)

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