Results-oriented Research Director with a good implementation capacity

As a Research Director, you will be responsible for leading the Department of Research and Development’s staff and develop a future-oriented and well-functioning R&D administration. The Director of research and administration is to be a strategic driving force for research activity in the department and research centres, and will contribute to develop and coordinate work in these areas. The Director will motivate and ensure good cooperation internally, regionally, nationally and internationally. The director will, alongside the Vice Rector for R&D, encourage increased research efforts, innovation and creativity, and strengthen the university’s international research profile.

The Research Director will report to the Vice Rector for R&D

Duties:

•follow-up and implementation of projects and processes in the R&D area

•develop and implement strategies within the position's area of responsibility, including establishing good work processes and management tools

•coordinate work in the position's areas of responsibility between the joint administration and the faculties/centres, and facilitate good meeting places for administrative research staff

•ensure that researchers at the university have access to the necessary expertise in the development of applications for external funding, in particular in relation to the EU's Framework Programme

•follow-up of OsloMet’s reporting and documentation procedures in relation to central agencies in the R&D field

We are looking for a candidate who:

•has management experience from areas related to research administration in the university, university college sector and/or the research sector

•can document results from similar work

•has sound experience of personnel management, objectives and financial management

•is strategically oriented and able to quickly familiarise him/herself with complex tasks

•has relevant higher education, preferably at PhD level

•Proficiency in written and spoken Norwegian

•Proficiency in written and spoken English

We are looking for a candidate who:

•is results-oriented and with a good ability to carry out research

•has the ability to inspire and motivate his/her colleagues

•has good communication skills and creates a sense of team spirit

•has the ability to build networks and knows the value of relationships with relevant cooperation partners

It is important to OsloMet to reflect the population of our region, and all qualified candidates are welcome to apply. We make active endeavours to continue developing OsloMet as an inclusive workplace and to adapt the workplace if required. You are also welcome to apply for a position with us if you have experienced periods where you have not been in employment, education or training.

We can offer you:

•an exciting job opportunity at Norway’s third largest and most urban university

•participation in a dynamic professional environment and unique academic community

•loan and pension arrangements through the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund

•beneficial welfare schemes and a wide range of sports and cultural offers

•free Norwegian language classes to employees and their spouses/partners

•relocation support, cultural courses and on-boarding services

•working location in downtown Oslo with multiple cultural offers

The university offers challenging and varied management tasks in an active and diverse professional environment with highly motivated colleagues. Good leaders and efficient management teams are important. We therefore emphasise networking and opportunities for management development.

You must upload all the documents in order for your application to be processed. The documents must be in either English or a Scandinavian language. Translations must be authorised. Originals must be presented if you are invited for an interview. OsloMet checks documents in order to give you as a candidate a proper evaluation and ensure fair competition.

Other information

The salary for the position, position code 1060, is pay grade 82–86 on the pay scale for state employees, currently NOK 860,300–963,200. A higher salary may be considered for particularly well qualified applicants.

For more information regarding the position, please contact:

•Vice Rector for R&D Per Martin Norheim-Martinsen, tel. Logg inn for å se kontaktinformasjon

•Geir Haugstveit, HR Director, tel. Logg inn for å se kontaktinformasjon

If you'd like to have an informal discussion about the position, please feel free to contact our recruitment company Experis Executive; Senior Consultant Gisle Roll Ludvigsen mobil at Logg inn for å se kontaktinformasjon or Research Manager Myen Nguyen Michaelsen at Logg inn for å se kontaktinformasjon.

OsloMet uses an electronic recruitment system. If you want to apply for the position, register your application and CV by clicking on the link to the electronic application on this page.

Final date for applications: October 18th, 2019

Ref: 19/09759

OsloMet has implemented the Charter & Code and is certified to use the HR Excellence in Research (HRS4R) logo by the European Commission.

OsloMet is a member of the EU Researchers in Motion network Euraxess.

Type of employment

Permanent position

Contract type

Full time

First day of employment

After appointment

Salary

NOK 860,300–963,200

Number of positions

1

Working hours

100%

City

Campus Pilestredet

County

Oslo

Country

Norway

Reference number

19/09759

Contact

Per Martin Norheim-Martinsen, Logg inn for å se kontaktinformasjon

Geir Haugstveit, Logg inn for å se kontaktinformasjon

Gisle Roll Ludvigsen , Logg inn for å se kontaktinformasjon

Myen Nguyen Michaelsen, Logg inn for å se kontaktinformasjon