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<p dir="ltr"> <span><strong>Job Description<span><br>
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</span></strong></span>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.<span><br>
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</span><span><em>Aalto University Department of Industrial
Engineering and Management (Espoo, Finland) invites
applications for:<span><br>
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</span></em></span><span><strong>Professor of Practice in
Data Economy<span><br>
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</span></strong></span>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, see<span class="white-space-pre"> </span><a class="kDXdXfXwwrlRRhXXvDkIXwgwVetUaYykhk " target="_blank" tabindex="0" href="http://tuta.aalto.fi/en/" data-test-app-aware-link="">http://tuta.aalto.fi/en/<span><br>
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</span></a>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.<span><br>
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</span>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).<span><br>
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</span>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.<span><br>
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</span>The goals of the professor of practice in data economy
include:<span><br>
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<ul>
<li>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.<span class="white-space-pre"> </span></li>
<li>Promoting research and development opportunities related to
the development of services, products, and business.<span class="white-space-pre"> </span></li>
<li>Developing teaching and continuous learning in the areas of
data utilization.<span class="white-space-pre"> </span></li>
<li>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.<span class="white-space-pre"> </span></li>
<li>Monitoring and influencing national and EU-level
data-economy regulation, and helping organizations interpret
and apply it.<span class="white-space-pre"> </span><span><br>
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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.<span><br>
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<p><span><strong>Requirements<span><br>
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</span></strong></span>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.<span><br>
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</span><span><strong>Salary And Benefits<span><br>
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</span></strong></span>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.<span><br>
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</span><span><strong>For more information<span><br>
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</span></strong></span>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
(<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:firstname.lastname@aalto.fi">firstname.lastname@aalto.fi</a>).<span><br>
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</span><span><strong>How To Apply<span><br>
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</span></strong></span>The application material for the
position includes:<span><br>
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<ul>
<li>Cover letter<span class="white-space-pre"> </span></li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae<span class="white-space-pre"> </span></li>
<li>List of publications (with the most significant
publications highlighted)<span class="white-space-pre"> </span></li>
<li>Teaching statement (recommended length 2 pages)<span class="white-space-pre"> </span></li>
<li>Research statement (recommended length 2-4 pages)<span class="white-space-pre"> </span></li>
<li>Reference letters from at least two referees<span class="white-space-pre"> </span><span><br>
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</span>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)<span class="white-space-pre"> </span><span><strong>21st December
2025.<span class="white-space-pre"></span></strong></span></p>
<p>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) via<span class="white-space-pre"> </span><a class="kDXdXfXwwrlRRhXXvDkIXwgwVetUaYykhk " target="_blank" tabindex="0" href="https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto" data-test-app-aware-link="">Aalto University open positions<span><br>
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</span></a>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.<span><br>
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</span>To find out more about the position and how to apply for
it, please go to:<span class="white-space-pre"> </span><a class="kDXdXfXwwrlRRhXXvDkIXwgwVetUaYykhk " target="_blank" tabindex="0" href="https://www.aalto.fi/careers" data-test-app-aware-link="">https://www.aalto.fi/careers<span><br>
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</span></a><span><strong>Professor of Practice position at
Aalto University<span><br>
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</span></strong></span>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.<span><br>
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</span>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.<span><br>
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</span><span><strong>Living up to our values<span><br>
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</span></strong></span>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:<span class="white-space-pre"> </span><a class="kDXdXfXwwrlRRhXXvDkIXwgwVetUaYykhk " target="_blank" tabindex="0" href="http://www.aalto.fi/en/about/code_of_conduct/" data-test-app-aware-link="">http://www.aalto.fi/en/about/code_of_conduct/<span><br>
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</span></a>To view information about Workday Accessibility,
please click<span class="white-space-pre"> </span><a class="kDXdXfXwwrlRRhXXvDkIXwgwVetUaYykhk " target="_blank" tabindex="0" href="http://www.aalto.fi/en/services/workday-recruiting-system-accessibility-interaction-overview" data-test-app-aware-link="">here</a>.<span><br>
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