Sijainnit: Kuopio
Työtehtävä: Analytiikka, Tuotekehitys & tuotanto
Kokemus: Mid level
Sopimuksen tyyppi: Kokoaikatyö, Määräaikainen
Haku päättyy: 18.04.2023
Do you want to make the water sector smarter? Savonia University of Applied Sciences, Department of Environmental Engineering is looking for motivated Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Specialist to join their smart water technology team.
Your operations will be supported by the diverse Team of WaterLAB experts, who have extensive experience in solving water challenges through automation, data gathering and data analysis, implementing challenging product development projects and field pilots, and goal-oriented cooperation with industrial customers and research institutes. Your work will contribute to successful research, product development and commercialisation of new water innovations with companies. You will also participate in research projects supported by regional, national or international funding agencies.
Your key responsibilities are:
- Lead and coordinate research and development projects related to environmental engineering
- Work with companies to develop innovative solutions to environmental challenges, using advanced analytical and modeling tools, and state-of-the-art technologies
- Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including academic and research institutions, government agencies, and industry partners
- Write and submit proposals to secure funding for research projects (national and international)
- Communicate research findings to internal and external audiences, including industry partners, government agencies, and academic communities
- Prepare technical reports, publications, and presentations for conferences and seminars
You could be the person we are looking for if you have demonstrated experience in research, development and innovation and you have strong problem solving skills. As the work requires communication with multiple stakeholders we expect you to have good communication and reporting skills and you have a passion for international networking. You might have more than one project going on simultaneously so you need good prioritizing and time management skills. In this role you will have the opportunity to come up with ideas for new projects and present new, fresh perspectives for developing our R&D activities. You are part of the WaterLAB Team, but you work independently, analytically and with a critical attitude on technical issues and deadlines. Thus you are able to work both independently and as part of the team. This is a two-year fixed-term position with the possibility of extension.
We offer you:
- Opportunities for professional growth and development – You will learn a lot about project activities and get to know the Environmental Engineering Team’s expertise area and its strengths for your advantage.
- Meaningful and versatile role in a fast growing smart water sector and possibility to see the future of the industry – Savonia is part of Kuopio Water Cluster which is the largest water ecosystem in Finland
- Exciting opportunity to work with the latest technology in water sector and combine research and business cooperation with interesting business partners
- International working environment and possibility to travel in some extent
- The possibility to work in a Great Place – Savonia has received the Great Place to Work certificate in 2020 and 2021
- Relaxed and inspiring working atmosphere
- Employment benefits such as lunch and recreation benefit and several recreational activities
- Flexible working hours and remote working possibilities
We require you to have:
- Master of Science (Technical) in Environmental Engineering or other engineering discipline
- Several years of hands-on experience in technology-oriented field or research projects
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good oral and written English skills, knowledge of other languages is an advantage
We consider as an asset:
- Demonstrated ability to practically use basic data science toolbox (e.g. R, Python, Octave, SQL)
- Demonstrated ability to attract external funding
- Work experience in water-intensive industries such as: mining, chemical, pulp & paper, water utility or ICT
- Experience working with water chemistry analytical equipment, data gathering and processing, visualization and/or automation systems
Sounds like you? Please submit your CV and motivation letter in PDF-format by latest 18th of April via our application system. Please also mention your salary request and the earliest possible starting date in your application documents. Remember to use the application system, we do not accept applications by email.
You can familiarize yourself with Savonia here: www.savonia.fi. For more information about the recruitment process contact aTalent’s Recruitment Manager Sara Juutinen (+358 44 302 3518, sara.juutinen(at)atalent.fi).
In this position you will be employed directly to Savonia.
Hae nyt
Savonia University of Applied Sciences (Savonia UAS) is one of the largest and most versatile universities of applied sciences in Finland. Our organization of experts educates strong professionals in six different fields of study. Our versatile degree programmes offer the students the opportunity to study as a full-time student or alongside their job (Master’s Degree and specialised studies) or flexibly in the Open University of Applied Sciences. Our campuses are located in Kuopio, Iisalmi and Varkaus. Savonia actively serves the working life in the region – especially in its selected focus areas. Our research, development and innovation work (RDI) offers expertise and tailor-made problem-solving to enterprises and organizations. Our key success factors are collaboration, networking and international perspective.
