Sd-25215 - Head Of Group - Modeling Of Functional Materials

Permanent contract | Belval

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The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

How will you contribute?

Within the SMAT (Smart Materials) Unit, you will lead a new research group on modelling of functional materials. As part of this role, you will:

• Define the group goals in alignment with the unit strategy, in coordination with the Head of Smart Materials Unit. Keep team’s activity aligned to unit strategic roadmaps.
• Manage the group’s budget; forecast, implement, and follow-up its execution.
• Manage the group’s project portfolio ensuring a balanced mix of competitive/industry funded projects and a healthy cycle of new/ongoing/to-be-ended projects. Provide primary leadership to the submission and execution of RDI project.
• Build collaborative relationships with the group's project partners and stakeholders and leverage these relationships to promote the group's projects and initiatives.
• Make decisions considering various factors, risks, and impact. Promote and/or contribute to the improvement of RDI methods, processes, or tools to enhance the group’s performance.
• Guide the group in reaching objectives and recognize effort and success. Act when conflicts appear.
• Be primary responsible for talent management processes for your group (i.e., recruitment, training, performance evaluation, promotions, exits, etc.). Promote and monitor the development of the team's competencies and careers in line with the current and future needs of the group and the unit.
• Ensure your team respects LIST values, ethical standards, research integrity, and internal rules.
• Ensure that the work environment of your team remains safe and healthy.
• Communicate and facilitate understanding of organizational objectives, acting as a bridge between senior management and team members.
• Lead and foster world-class research activities in the domain of computational materials science, aligned with the priorities of the Smart Materials Unit and LIST.

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

Educational Background

• PhD in computational materials science, condensed matter physics or a related discipline

Experience and skills

• Strong track record acquiring and executing research projects, both basic and applied
• Demonstrated multi-project management abilities, with skill in managing budgets and resources
• Proven leadership and team management experience with a track record in guiding skilled researchers
• Experience in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and promoting innovation within teams
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with external partners and stakeholders, networking
• Strong expertise in the relevant area of computational materials science and atomistic simulations, with an understanding of adjacent fields and experimental activities in the Smart Materials Unit and LIST

Language skills

• Professional proficiency in both written and spoken English is mandatory

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

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Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A detailed CV with contact details
• List of publications (and patents, if applicable)
• Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.