Scientific Director: Lead Global Research & Tech Transfer

Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers; Genova; In loco; EUR 150.000 - 230.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) in Genoa, Italy invites applications for the position of Scientific Director, with an anticipated start date of September 2027. The Institute is a private research foundation with over 2,000 staff across 12 centers and a mission to translate science into applied technologies.

The Scientific Director will lead IIT's scientific strategy, oversee day-to-day operations, govern through the Executive Committee, and report to the Board of Trustees.

Mansioni

• Strategic vision: define and implement a long-term research and technology-transfer strategy aligned with major global scientific and technological trends.
• Resource management: oversee the Institute's budget, research infrastructure, and human capital to ensure successful delivery of its goals.
• Science and society: promote interdisciplinary research that translates discoveries into societal impact and industrial innovation.
• Governance: serve as a full member of the Executive Committee and report to the Board on strategy, performance, and opportunities.

Descrizione del lavoro

The Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) in Genoa, Italy invites applications for the position of Scientific Director, with an anticipated start date of September 2027. The Institute is a private research foundation with over 2,000 staff across 12 centers and a mission to translate science into applied technologies.

The Scientific Director will lead IIT's scientific strategy, oversee day-to-day operations, govern through the Executive Committee, and report to the Board of Trustees.