Chief Specialist, Technologies for Health

Are you passionate about innovative health technology? Would you like to apply your technical expertise into multidisciplinary, applied research with the aim of developing sustainable digital innovations for well-being, health, and safety? Join our Digital Transformation in Health and Safety research group within the Faculty of Social Services and Health Care. More information: Digital Transformation in Health and Safety | LAB.fi

As a Chief Specialist you will act as a key member of the research team, broadening the competence base of he team and driving new research opportunities. 

Your key responsibilities are:

• Networking with prominent research partners 
• Consortium building and project preparation for EU funded and national calls
• Leading and participating in multi-disciplinary, applied research projects
• Writing scientific articles and engaging in other dissemination activities of research results 
• Other tasks that promote successful research in LAB

What do we expect from you: 

• Extensive experience in health technology and digital solutions in healthcare settings
• Proficiency in leveraging advanced technologies such as AI, machine learning, and data analytics to improve healthcare and social services
• Knowledge of digital health systems, telemedicine, and health information systems
• Proven track record in planning and leading research projects 
• Experience in international research collaborations and publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals with the focus on advanced technologies in well-being and health, including areas such as bioinformation or medical technology, life sciences, technical psychology, data science, artificial intelligence, signal processing, human-computer interaction, digital accessibility, and design for health
• Good communication skills in English and sufficient Finnish skills (using Finnish in all day work)
• A Ph.D. in a relevant academic field such as Health Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Health Informatics 

We also expect you to have a future-oriented mindset, strong teamwork skills and the ability to build RDI projects with stakeholders. We offer purposeful work with highly skilled colleagues and a constantly growing network of companies and research entities. We support all our employees in maintaining and developing their capabilities.

The work is permanent and starts on 1 June 2025 or when agreed upon. LAB University of Applied Sciences has campuses in Lahti and Lappeenranta. The position has a six-month trial period. The salary is based on the current general collective agreement for the private teaching sector. Salary level being from 5200-5700 eur depending on the experience level. 

For more information, please contact RDI Director Kati Peltonen by phone + 358-44 708 1041 on 22^nd April at 08.30- 9.00 (Finnish time) and 24^th April at 14.00 -15.00 (Finnish time).

Please submit your application and CV by 30^th April 2025 at 23:59 through our online system. 

Read more about the LAB University of Applied Sciences here. 

The best of both worlds: studies and work. The LAB University of Applied Sciences is a higher education institution specialising in innovation, business and industry. It operates in Lahti and Lappeenranta, Finland, and also online. We offer education in five fields: health care and social services, technology, business, hospitality, and design, fine arts and visual communication. We focus on supporting responsible, regenerative growth through intangible value creation, multipurpose materials, and human well-being. We have 10,400 students and 560 teachers and RDI experts.

 Technical support for using the recruitment system: recruitment@lab.fi 

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