• Coordinating a Finnish Centre of Excellence or other relevant entity
• Close collaboration with the focus area executive team to carry on the activities aligned with the defined goal and strategies,
• Coordinating and preparing strategic initiatives in collaboration with a responsible professor,
• Coordinating and managing events (conferences, symposia, colloquia, workshops, planning meetings, etc.) organized by the academic community of the department
• Preparing content for strategic planning materials, development, and reports in conjunction with professors working primarily in the strategic research area, and as needed for other areas,
• In coordination with the other coordinators, actively support the department’s leadership and help with administrative duties
• Working with project controllers, HR staff, and other support staff to prepare, implement and report major projects and initiatives that are significant for a broader community in the department, and
• Working with Research and Innovation Services and Communication Services at Aalto to maximize utilization of Aalto services, success in grant proposals and visibility of our novel research findings.

• A Ph D degree in technology or natural sciences - for instance in physics, materials science or chemistry,
• Excellent skills in English (speaking and writing); Finnish proficiency is considered as an advantage,
• Ability to perceive large entities, extracting the essential content and presenting it in a consistent manner,
• Confidence in facilitating academic leaders proactively, and
• Great collaboration and communication skills.

• Letter of motivation (max. one A4)
• CV
• Contact details of at least two references