Science Makerspace Director — Lead a University Innovation Hub

KU - SCIENCE - DATALOGISK INSTITUT - UP1; København; Presencial; DKK 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

KU - SCIENCE - DATALOGISK INSTITUT - UP1 invites applications for a 5-year Operations Director role to lead the SCIENCE Makerspace at the Faculty of Science. The role oversees a multi-department initiative, guiding DEIB-centered decisions and coordinating with DIKU, NBI, and IND during the establishment phase.

The successful candidate will manage the Makerspace team, shape long-term governance, and align activities with teaching and learning innovations across BSc, MSc, and PhD programs.

Formación

• Pro-active leader with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in academic settings.
• Ability to align DEIB with space governance and learning outcomes.

Responsabilidades

• Direct the SCIENCE Makerspace and manage the Makerspace team.
• Ensure DEIB principles are mainstreamed in all decisions.
• Collaborate with DIKU, NBI, IND and Education Deanery for long-term engagement.
• Hire and onboard the core Makerspace team (Technical Lab Manager, Lab Technicians, mentors).
• Shape strategic plans for organizing, building, and running the Makerspace.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Strategy & Planning

DEIB expertise

English communication

Educación

Higher education or equivalent experience

Descripción del empleo

KU - SCIENCE - DATALOGISK INSTITUT - UP1 invites applications for a 5-year Operations Director role to lead the SCIENCE Makerspace at the Faculty of Science. The role oversees a multi-department initiative, guiding DEIB-centered decisions and coordinating with DIKU, NBI, and IND during the establishment phase.

The successful candidate will manage the Makerspace team, shape long-term governance, and align activities with teaching and learning innovations across BSc, MSc, and PhD programs.