Vice Rector, Research - Tampereen yliopisto - Tampere, Finland

The Vice Rector for Research at Tampere University is responsible for leading the university's research activities and their strategic development. The role involves ensuring high research quality, supporting strategic goals, collaborating with the rector and other vice rectors, monitoring international research trends, participating in leadership activities, and representing the university in national and international research networks. The position is full-time, based in Tampere, from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2031. Requirements include a doctoral degree, professorship, extensive knowledge of academic environments, research funding, science policy, leadership experience, understanding of research infrastructures, international collaboration skills, and fluency in Finnish and English. Preferred qualities include strategic thinking and societal engagement. The university values openness, critical thinking, diversity, learner-centeredness, courage, culture, and responsibility. The role offers a unique opportunity to develop impactful research activities and contribute to the university's international success.