Project Manager of Smart Exploration Research Center - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Are you interested in working as the project manager of the new Smart Exploration Research Center? Are you looking for an employer that invests in sustainable employeeship and offers safe, favourable working conditions? We welcome you to apply for the project manager position at Uppsala University.

The Department of Earth Sciences at Uppsala University is Sweden’s largest and most versatile department of its kind with approximately 280 employees. Our activities are interdisciplinary and combine natural science and technology with social science. We have research programs in air, water and landscape science; geophysics; natural resources and sustainable development; petrology, mineralogy and tectonics; paleobiology, and wind energy. By investigating the history of Earth, we understand how our planet has developed over time and how sustainable development benefits from this knowledge. Further information about the department can be found at www.geo.uu.se.

The department will start coordinating a nation-wide research center for the exploration of critical raw materials (for 2024-2029), supported by the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF) and global players in this field. While the focus will be on new solutions covering a wide range of topics and scales from geology, geophysics, geochemistry, mineral economy, drilling, tech-type solutions for effective exploration, to nanotech for geometallurgy applications, there will also be aspects related to ESGs (environmental, social and governance). The center has a number of core partners from Stockholm University, Lund University and University of Gothenburg as well as Tyréns, Epiroc, Smarkand215, Amkvo, BitSim, Nordic Iron Ore, Eurobattery Minerals and First Quantum Minerals and is supported by Nordic Geological Surveys and several global exploration and mining companies. The position will be placed within the Geophysics Program of the department.

Duties
Given the wide range of partners involved, planned activities in different thematical hubs, and exploration sites, we require a manager for the centre to support us in the coordination, planning and execution of the center activities and also help in expanding the current network towards higher TRLs (technology readiness levels). The center activities include traveling (for example for meetings), reporting within the consortium and to the industry partners as well as communication with the existing partners and beyond. It may include activities related to outreach, popular news and science publications).

Requirements
We are seeking a motivated candidate with strong interest in management, HSE (health, safety and environment), innovation, dissemination and exploitation of center’s results, experienced in mineral exploration and/or instrumentation and/or business who has an academic magister/master- or engineering degree, or equivalent, in business, management, earth sciences or a related similar field. Excellent oral and written proficiency in English is required. Excellent proficiency with web tools, software suitable for professional reporting or illustrations and presentation are needed.

Additional qualifications

A driving license valid in Europe may be required to visit field activities.

Application
Your application must include a CV, certified copies of diplomas and certificates, and a personal letter describing yourself and your relevant experience (maximum 2 pages). The application should also contain a summary of your professional background and at least three referees. In your cover letter specifically explain how much experience you have in boosting new technologies towards the market and in particular for mineral exploration.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position for 12 months. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date April 1, 2024 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala.

For further information about the position, please contact: Prof. Alireza Malehmir tel. +46(0)18-4712335, e-mail: alireza.malehmir@geo.uu.se.

Please submit your application by 15 March 2024 , UFV-PA 2024/278.

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