Strategic Scientific Director — Innovation & Tech Transfer

EURAXESS Ireland; Genova; In loco; EUR 150.000 - 210.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) in Genoa invites applications for the position of Scientific Director, to start September 2027. The role leads IIT's scientific strategy and oversees day-to-day operations, reporting to the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee, with a focus on international research excellence and tech transfer.

The successful candidate will drive long-term research and technology-transfer strategy, oversee budget, infrastructure and people, and promote

Competenze

• Internationally recognised scientist with leadership in tech-driven research.
• Experience leading large research organisations or labs.
• Proven track record securing competitive funding and partnerships.

Mansioni

• Define and implement a long-term research and tech-transfer strategy aligned with global trends.
• Oversee budget, research infrastructure and human capital for strategic goals.
• Promote interdisciplinary research translating discoveries into societal impact and industrial innovation.
• Serve on the Executive Committee and report to the Board on strategy and opportunities.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Strategy development

International collaboration

People management

Fundraising

Technology transfer

Formazione

PhD in a relevant field

Descrizione del lavoro

The Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) in Genoa invites applications for the position of Scientific Director, to start September 2027. The role leads IIT's scientific strategy and oversees day-to-day operations, reporting to the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee, with a focus on international research excellence and tech transfer.

The successful candidate will drive long-term research and technology-transfer strategy, oversee budget, infrastructure and people, and promote