Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 13 000 students, 400 professors and close to 4 500 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. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.

Are you passionate about driving research excellence? Then join us!

We are looking for a Research Data Solution Lead at Aalto University

Get to know our team and our purpose

At Aalto University IT Services we support our researchers, teachers, students, and other staff members by producing world class services that make their work easier, more flexible, comprehensive and secure. We are a community of 150 committed and talented IT experts.

We have a very ambitious goal: within the next five years, we are going to be the leading European university within the field of digitalization of research and practice.

At Aalto University, we value innovation, collaboration, and impact. As a Research Data Solution Lead, you will play an important role in advancing research excellence and making a difference within the research, innovation and creativity.

Sounds great, right? We think so too, and we are eager for you to join us at the Aalto IT Services team!

Take a sneak peek into the life of an Aalto IT Services team member and get to know some of your future colleagues: https://duunitori.fi/tyoelama/aalto-universitys-it-experts-in-spotlight 

About your role

As a Research Data Solutions Lead at Aalto University IT Services, you will play a vital role in managing and enhancing our research data solutions. You will ensure that our research data is easy to find, access, store, interoperate, reuse, and is properly version controlled.

Additionally, you will oversee survey tools, contributing to the smooth execution of research projects.

You'll be at the forefront of university-level decision-making and priority setting, acting as a key contact for research data solutions, and ensuring that researchers' data needs are met efficiently and effectively.

Collaborating closely with leading researchers, data scientists, and IT experts, you will optimize data services, understand research requirements, and maintain a secure and robust data environment.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a proactive doer and thinker with a strong ability to identify areas of improvement and drive initiatives to enhance our solutions and processes.

You understand the importance of research data and codes as a managed strategic and tactical asset.

What will help you to succeed and enjoy working in this role:

• Competences in leading solution design and technology capabilities to meet end-user requirements and business objectives.
• Working experience in research/industrial data management, ideally including data collecting, processing, and storing projects
• Master/bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
• Flexible, open-minded, and collaborative attitude and skills to lead and manage cross-functional teams, vendors and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and learn.
• Good English language skills

It is an advantage if you have knowledge or experience on any of the following areas:

• Version control, research solutions and scientific methods.
• End-to-end product management.
• University or research environment

The following we consider an additional asset:

• Interest towards technical software and research data workflow
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Finnish language skills

What we offer

Aalto University has a strong focus on digitalization, continuous development, and enabling flexible working arrangements, whether remotely or in the office.

Working with us, you'll have the opportunity to engage with the latest advancements in science, art, and business, and play an important role in enhancing our digital capabilities.

We prioritize work-life balance, with wellbeing as a primary objective in our annual and operational targets.

At Aalto, we highly value independent thinking and self-leadership. You will have full ownership and responsibility for your area of work, and we provide a collaborative environment with the support of over 150 professionals to help you achieve your objectives. We offer an interesting role within higher education digitalization, working alongside a dedicated team of professionals.

"Switching from the private sector to Aalto University has greatly improved both my workdays and personal life. I value the IT Services team for being professional yet relaxed and fun.”

– Our team's latest recruitment

Ready to join our team?

For more information about this position, please contact Juha Juvonen, Head of IT Solutions for Research, on April 15 or April 23 between 9:00-10:00 and 15:00-16:00 at +358 40 508 8140.

To apply, please submit your application via the link below by April 30, 2025. As we are eager to find the right game changer for our team, we will begin reviewing applications immediately.

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