Aalto University

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding academic to be Professor of High-Growth Entrepreneurship within the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management at Aalto University in Helsinki.

Aalto University is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities with a global reputation in technology, economics, and arts and design. The university champions pioneering, inter-disciplinary research and has extensive international links with universities and businesses.

As Professor of High-Growth Entrepreneurship, you will play a leading role in the intellectual development of the newly created Aalto Ventures Program, undertaking high quality research and building international partnerships. The Program is a key strategic priority for the university.

You will benefit from collaborating with leading figures in the entrepreneurship field, generous research support, the university’s extensive international network, and excellent access to entrepreneurs and decision makers in the private and public sectors. In addition, we can offer the many benefits that come with living and working in one of Europe’s leading capital cities and centres of learning, with a world leading education system.

To find out more about the role, and how to apply for it, please go to http://www.aalto.fi/en/current/jobs/professors/HGE/Candidate_Material.pdf. For additional information, please contact the Head of the Institute of Strategy, Professor Markku Maula, tel. + 358 (0)40 556 0677 (or for recruitment process – related questions HR-Coordinator Johanna Montgomery, tel. +358 (0) 50 346 6428). Emails: firstname.surname@aalto.fi. For a confidential discussion with our search consultants, please contact Christopher Lake at Syllogism on +44 (0)203 417 6076 or email him at aalto@syllogism.co.uk