A Project researcher in the field of Commercialization Strategy and Business Development for Laser Metal Additive Manufacturing

The following are essential for a successful completion of the project:     

• A higher university degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) or PhD degree in one of the following fields:
  • Engineering (e.g., mechanical engineering, materials science, industrial engineering, etc.) or
  • Business (e.g., innovation management, entrepreneurship, technology management, business analytics, etc.)
• Demonstrated interest in research-to-business activities, technology transfer, or entrepreneurship.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken). Finnish language skills are beneficial.
• Self-driven attitude and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Additional skills considered beneficial for the work are:  

• Familiarity with metal additive manufacturing or digital fabrication (preferred but not required).
• Experience in metal additive manufacturing Industry
• Experience in stakeholder outreach, startup ecosystems, or innovation projects.
• Basic knowledge of intellectual property or business model tools.
• Skills in report writing, presentation preparation, or social media communication

The qualification requirements of the positions are stated in the University of Turku Rules of Procedure:  https://www.utu.fi/en/university/organisation.

A person selected for the post of project researcher is required to have a higher university degree. A person selected for the post of senior research fellow is required to have a doctoral degree and the ability to conduct independent scientific work.

Candidates who will graduate soon (master students) are also encouraged to apply. In these cases, the title is Research Assistant, and the duration of the contract is 6 months. If the relevant degree is obtained within these 6 months, the contracts will be upgraded to the correct title with the appropriate change in salary.

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