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Aalto University
Business Developer for Diamant Project
Espoo
FULL TIME
August 30, 2024
Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We are an international community of bold thinkers who shape a sustainable future with education, research breakthroughs and innovative ideas and solutions.
The Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering conducts research and arranges related courses in the fields of electromagnetics, micro and nanotechnology, radio engineering, and space technology. The department research groups have active national and international collaboration with several institutes and companies. Research groups are working with world-class research facilities and instruments; the largest clean rooms in the Nordic countries are located in the Micro- and nanotechnology centre Micronova.
Would you like to grow a deep tech startup? Are you excited about creating an international business from research in the field of thin membrane deployable antennas?
Aalto University is now looking for a
BUSINESS DEVELOPER FOR DIAMANT PROJECT
to join a team of research experts of the Research to Business case in the field of thin membrane antennas from the School of Electrical Engineering. The project presents a fundamental change in the way we large deployable antennas for small satellites through the novel concept of line feed system. This technology is not only disruptive to current small satellite platforms, but it also enables the development of new business in space and non-space markets.
What you’ll do
You’ll actively identify partners for the project and negotiate with them. You also prepare commercialization paths to meet the potential clients’ demands. An important task is to make a go-to market plan for the services and products of the project and map out different commercialization options e.g. start-up establishment.
What we offer
We offer a meaningful job where you can create a business from research in an international environment. You’ll get the support of the research team, mentors, Aalto Innovation Services, Aalto Startup Center and the active Aalto community. After the project, there is a possibility that you could become co-founder of the new deep tech startup as a CEO or Business Director. You will be employed by Aalto University for the duration of the project.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a business minded person with entrepreneurial mindset. You don’t need to be an expert of antenna technology, but share the genuine interest to build a commercial business of a superb deep tech startup. We have the technology experts; you bring the business drive.
What we value?
- Fluency in English
- Experience and proven track record in business development, commercialization and entrepreneurship
- Experience in the radio and ICT industry or some exposure to it helps
- Ability to work with people from different backgrounds
- Excellent teamwork, negotiation and communications skills
Working in Aalto
All our work in Aalto is guided by the values of the university: responsibility, courage, and collaboration. It’s the people that create Aalto, now and in the future. We want to be an open community where equality and inclusion enable curiosity, innovation, collaboration and wellbeing. We offer you a meaningful and inspiring environment. We are proud of our purpose to shape a sustainable future. We spark the game changers of tomorrow, and renew society with research-based knowledge, creativity and an entrepreneurial mindset.
Our community is made up of more than 12,000 students, 400 professors and over 4,000 other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness.
Ready to apply?
Are you still onboard? If you’d like to grow this project into an amazing deep tech startup, send us your CV and motivation letter with a salary request and references through our recruitment system.
The call is open until the 10th October 2024, but we will start reviewing and interviewing candidates immediately. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Please note: Aalto University’s employees should apply for the position via our internal HR system Workday (Internal Jobs) by using their existing Workday user account (not via the external webpage for open positions). Aalto University’s students and visitors should apply as external candidates with personal (not aalto) email.
Note that we are not looking for consultancy type of arrangements, but rather a team member who will be employed by Aalto University and would be interested also in participating in a potential future deep-tech startup as a CEO or Business Director.
Want to know more?
For more information, please contact Professor Jaan Praks jaan.praks@aalto.fi or by phone +358 504205847. In recruitment process relating questions, please contact HR Partner Karoliina Walldén, firstname.lastname@aalto.fi.
More information about Business Finland Research to Business funding:
https://www.businessfinland.fi/en/for-finnish-customers/services/funding/cooperation-between-companies-and-research-organizations/research-to-business/
More information about Aalto University Innovation services:
https://innovation.aalto.fi
More information about Business Finland R2B funding:
https://www.businessfinland.fi/en/whats-new/calls/2023/research-to-business-funding-call-12023#stored
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