About the position

CREDS is the University of Innlandet's research center for digitalization and sustainability, and the center is
located in the research park in Kongsvinger. The research center conducts high quality research and responds to the need for knowledge related to sustainability, digitization and business development at a regional, national and international level. The research center works closely with the
regional business community and the region's need for expertise and new knowledge about sustainability and
digitalization.

The position is linked to Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences - Faculty of Business and Economics
social sciences (HHS).

The position is 100%, fixed-term position over 4 years, with the possibility of renewal (re-appointment) 2 times
(up to 12 years in total).

Responsibilities and duties

Overarching area of responsibility and academic activities

Lead and further develop the Research Centre for Sustainability and Digitalization (CREDS).

The Head of Research has the authority and responsibility for the academic development, organization and content
of the research centre. This means that the Head of Research has the academic responsibility for the planning and implementation of the research center's activities. This includes the development of project applications and the prioritization of academic tasks for the center's employees.

Key tasks

• Overall responsibility for the center's academic and strategic development
• Contribute to the establishment of an independent and sustainable funding model for the center
• Further develop research alliances and networks nationally and internationally within the center's subject areas
• Strengthen and further develop collaboration with the center's partners
• Collaborate with other units, employees and managers at the University of Inland Norway
• Further develop the research center's project portfolio
• Professional management of the center's employees
• Professional advice and support for the subject area's projects and activities
• Lead the center's international work
• Operative research work
• Dissemination

The Head of Research will contribute with an overall strategic and long-term competence development to
ensure that the research center is developed in line with the faculty's academic strategies.

The Head of Research is expected to collaborate closely with the dean, vice-deans, heads of department, head of externally funded activities, other members of the management team and the research administration at the faculty.

Keywords: research development, strategy, research management, acquisition, internationalization,
networking, dissemination.

Personnel management

The position will have administrative support. The head of research is employed at one of the faculty's departments

Other tasks can be added to the position as needed.

Qualifications

Formal qualifications

• Professional qualifications as associate professor or professor within one of the faculty's
  subject areas, according to the competence requirements in Forskrift til universitets- og høyskoleloven
• very good written and oral presentation skills in Norwegian/Scandinavian and English

Experience competence

• documented research competence and experience, national and international
• experience with research management
• leadership experience from knowledge organizations
• good knowledge of and relationships with business and society in the region
• good insight into the research fields of sustainability and/or digitalization is a prerequisite

Personal qualities
We are looking for you who:

• have a confident and inspiring leadership style with a strategic focus, and who is able to create
  results in collaboration with others
• exercise professional leadership that promotes research
• take initiative, plan, prioritize work and facilitate development
• build networks and good collaborative relationships internally and externally, nationally and internationally
• communicates, listens and develops a culture of collegiality both within CREDS
  and in the university at large
• initiates and implements change processes

The position requires great work capacity, implementation ability and generally good collaboration skills.

The assessment of which candidate is best qualified will be a comprehensive assessment of education, experience and personal suitability, in addition to motivation and other qualification requirements as formulated in the text of the advertisement.

The position and associated tasks must be carried out in accordance with applicable laws and regulations for government employees, including the Act on Control of Exports of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology, etc. Candidates who, after assessment of the application and attachments, conflict with the criteria in the latter act, will not be able to take up the position at the University of Inland Norway. Necessary approvals must be maintained throughout the employment relationship.

We offer

An exciting leadership role at a faculty and university in development. You will be given challenging and meaningful leadership tasks and become part of a strong academic environment. The work environment is positive, supportive and development-oriented, with good opportunities for professional and personal development.

For more information about INN as an employer, see here.

Applying for the position

Applications and attachments should be submitted electronically via "Apply for the position".

The application must contain:

• Letter of application
• CV with an overview of education, experience and other skills
• Copy of diplomas and certificates
• Other attachments that are considered relevant to the application

Jobbnorge customer service will help you if you have any questions about uploading attachments or other technical aspects of the application.

Information about you may be made public even if you have requested not to be included on the applicant list. If your request is not granted, you will be notified accordingly.

For more information about the position, please contact:

• Mass Soldal Lund (Vice Dean Research), mobile 930 25 631, e-mail mass.lund@inn.no
• Ingvild Jøranli (Dean), mobile: 957 96 290, e-mail ingvild.joranli@inn.no

Diversity and affirmative action

INN believes that inclusion and diversity are a strength. We want employees with different skills, professional combinations, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to even better task performance. We will make arrangements for employees who need it. Examples of adaptations include technical aids, adapting furniture or changing routines, work tasks and working hours.

If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, gaps in their CV or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant in each of these groups to an interview. In order to be considered as an applicant in these groups, i.e. positively treated in this way, applicants must meet certain requirements. You can read more on the employer portal.

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