Organization
Aalto School of Arts, Design, and Architecture (ARTS), Department of Design, Aalto University
Location
Otaniemi, Espoo, Finland
About Aalto University
Aalto University is a community of bold thinkers where science and art meet technology and business. We are committed to identifying and solving grand societal challenges and building an innovative future. Aalto has six schools with nearly 11,000 students and a staff of more than 4,000, of which 400 are professors. Our main campus is located in Espoo, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness.
About Aalto School of Arts, Design, and Architecture (ARTS)
The Aalto School of Arts, Design, and Architecture (ARTS) is a Nordic leader in higher education for design, fashion, games, media, architecture, film, art education, and fine art. We produce world-class research e.g. in design, digital media, visual culture, art education, urban planning, and architecture. Our graduates innovate in and beyond their fields, drawing on over a century of tradition of our institution, a humane and forward-looking approach, and the latest technologies.
About the Department of Design
The Department of Design is a community of creative and responsible researchers and design experts. We educate front-line design professionals and visionaries for established, changing, and emerging fields of design.
About the Research Project
The research project ‘The Nokia Design archive – exploring unseen concepts of design and opportunities of design-driven transformation and change’ is funded by the Academy of Finland and lasts until 2025. The project investigates the role of design within Nokia from 1995-2015 utilizing a globally unique and previously unseen archive consisting of thousands of concepts, process models, documents, and videos. The project aims to provide a deeper understanding of the processes behind design’s role in creating change.
Job Description
We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join our cross-disciplinary research project with a fixed-term one-year contract. Our research group is currently strong in the disciplines of design practice, strategy, and history, and we want to build our competencies in the areas of organizational behavior and management. The ideal candidate should have a strong academic background in organizational behavior, strategy, management, or similar, with an interest in practices related to design. The main role is to research, write, and publish papers in the academic field and actively participate in an exchange of ideas between the members of the team.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research in the areas of organizational behavior, strategy, and management.
- Write and publish papers in academic journals.
- Actively participate in the exchange of ideas between the members of the team.
- Bring creativity and academic rigor into the outputs of the project.
Team
Our team currently consists of researchers with backgrounds in design, history, culture, leadership, and strategy. There is also an active and easily reachable international advisory board with strong knowledge and experience in a broad set of disciplines.
Requirements
- Relevant doctoral degree in organizational behavior, strategy, or management.
- Experience in conducting research relevant to organizational behavior, strategy, or management.
- A track record of successful publishing in academic journals.
- Excellent oral and written English skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in cross-disciplinary research.
- Motivation to expand academic expertise.
- Interest in design practices.
Benefits
- A dynamic and international work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Access to a unique and globally significant research archive.
- Collaboration with a team of experts in a range of fields.
- Support for international travel and conference attendance.
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and a list of publications to our recruitment tool Workday. The deadline for applications is February 24, 2023.
Please contact Professor Anna Valtonen (anna.valtonen@aalto.fi) for additional information about the position. Any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR Partner Katju Helminen (katju.helminen@aalto.fi).
Note
Aalto University reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open, to extend the application period, and to consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period.
Aalto University is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds.