[Job-offers-cs] Professor of Practice, Data Economy (Aalto University)

Sun Dec 14 19:53:19 EET 2025

    About the job

*Job Description

*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 University has six schools with nearly 12 000 students and almost 
400 professors. Our main campus is located in Espoo, Finland.

/Aalto University Department of Industrial Engineering and Management 
(Espoo, Finland) invites applications for:

/*Professor of Practice in Data Economy

*The Department of Industrial Engineering and Management conducts 
world-class research and provides impactful education on the creation 
and transformation of technology-based business. We create new 
scientific knowledge to establish new businesses and to drive 
technology-driven transformation across large and small firms and entire 
industries. Tying together theory-driven and problem-oriented research 
is the basis for our education of future leaders, entrepreneurs, 
professionals, and researchers who can meet global challenges in 
technology-based business. Also, we provide management and 
entrepreneurship education for Aalto University students and management 
training for business practitioners in technology firms. For more 
information, seehttp://tuta.aalto.fi/en/

<http://tuta.aalto.fi/en/>Aalto University invites applicants for a 
Professorship of Practice position in the field of Data Economy. The 
position is fixed term for a maximum of five years and full-time. The 
professorship will be established at the Department of Industrial 
Engineering and Management, School of Science, in collaboration with the 
XAMK University of Applied Sciences. The professorship is based on 
generous donations from organizations operating in the Mikkeli region.

Data has become crucial in business and society as large-scale data 
collection, storage, and use have become technically and economically 
viable. Data is increasingly used to develop products and services in 
both the private and public sectors, as well as in industrial operations 
across various industries. Recent advances in artificial intelligence 
further highlight the role of data and the opportunities that arise from 
its effective usage by different types of organizations across the 
economy. The data economy is one avenue for companies to pursue growth 
and internationalization. Overall, the value of the data economy in the 
EU is estimated at up to 850 billion euros in 2025 (European Commission).

The professorship focuses on data in innovation and decision-making, as 
well as in the development of value-added activities in society. The 
professorship will help understand and utilize data archives and digital 
platforms in research and development activities. This aligns with 
global trends in data digitization and management, focusing on the 
collection, processing, and use of data to improve business operations 
and public services.

The goals of the professor of practice in data economy include:

  * Development of research-based knowledge on ways in which
    organizations can utilize opportunities related to knowledge
    management, information governance, and digital platforms in the
    development and growth of their own business.
  * Promoting research and development opportunities related to the
    development of services, products, and business.
  * Developing teaching and continuous learning in the areas of data
    utilization.
  * Promoting cooperation between companies, public actors, and Aalto
    University in the Mikkeli region, as well as connections to
    international research organizations with expertise in the data economy.
  * Monitoring and influencing national and EU-level data-economy
    regulation, and helping organizations interpret and apply it.

We offer the candidate the opportunity to develop teaching and conduct 
research within a vibrant, active international research community. We 
offer a broad range of options for managing cross-disciplinary research 
in collaboration among Aalto University, XAMK, and their various 
stakeholders. This includes collaboration with Finnish technology 
industries and public sector organizations, particularly in the Mikkeli 
area.

*Requirements

*The applicants should hold a doctoral degree in a discipline relevant 
to this position. The selected person is expected to be willing to work 
part-time in the Mikkeli area. The applicants will be reviewed based on 
their research and teaching merits, professional experience, and 
activity in the Finnish innovation ecosystems. Communication skills in 
English are required, and Finnish language skills are an advantage, but 
not mandatory.

*Salary And Benefits

*Salary is internationally competitive, and Aalto University provides 
health care and retirement benefits. Finland is a great and safe 
environment, offering many excellent state-subsidized services, 
including affordable day care and free schools, which are consistently 
ranked among the best in the world.

*For more information

*For additional information about the position and the Department of 
Industrial Engineering and Management, please get in touch with 
Professor Risto Rajala or the Head of the Department, Jens Schmidt. On 
matters related to the application process, please contact HR Partner 
Hanna Koli (firstname.lastname at aalto.fi).

*How To Apply

*The application material for the position includes:

  * Cover letter
  * Curriculum Vitae
  * List of publications (with the most significant publications
    highlighted)
  * Teaching statement (recommended length 2 pages)
  * Research statement (recommended length 2-4 pages)
  * Reference letters from at least two referees

Note that the file size can be max 5MB and you can submit 5 documents 
altogether, so please bundle some of the application material together. 
All application material should be submitted in English and addressed to 
the President of Aalto University. To apply, please share the required 
material with us through our recruitment site ("Apply now!”) latest at 
23.59pm (EET)*21st December 2025.*

Please note: Aalto University’s employees should apply for the position 
via our internal HR system Workday (Internal Jobs) by using their 
existing Workday user account (not via the external webpage for open 
positions). If you are a student or visitor at Aalto University, please 
apply with your personal email address (not aalto.fi) viaAalto 
University open positions

<https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto>Aalto University reserves the 
right, for justified reasons, to leave the position open, extend the 
application period, and consider candidates who have not submitted 
applications during the application period. The recruitment decision is 
subject to the decision by the leadership of the Aalto University School 
of Science.

To find out more about the position and how to apply for it, please go 
to:https://www.aalto.fi/careers

<https://www.aalto.fi/careers>*Professor of Practice position at Aalto 
University

*Aalto University has several experts serving as Professors of Practice. 
With the help of these professorships, the university has been able to 
strengthen existing teaching and research activities and open up 
entirely new areas of research. People appointed to Professor of 
Practice positions are usually highly qualified, business or public 
sector leaders or experts with an academic background. Professors of 
Practice bring practical expertise to the university community, focusing 
their activities on developing new research projects in cooperation with 
industries, teaching, and social impact.

The existing Professors of Practice are located in all three disciplines 
of Aalto University (engineering, business, and arts and design). A good 
example of this is a Professor of Practice in the Department of 
Bioproducts and Biotechnology, whose position is part of a cooperation 
agreement between Aalto University, the City of Savonlinna, and Xamk.

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*As a community of high ethical standards, we want to ensure the highest 
international standards in research, education, and teaching. We expect 
all our community members to respect Aalto values and adhere to the 
ethical principles of fair play and integrity in all our activities and 
interactions. The Aalto University Code of Conduct applies to all Aalto 
community members and clarifies the values that guide us. For more 
information:http://www.aalto.fi/en/about/code_of_conduct/

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