The INRiM collects expressions of interest for the assignment of the role of Scientific Director
The Scientific Director will be charged with:
- Coordinates the research activities of the Institute, carried out by the three scientific Divisions;
- Participates in the meetings of the Board and the Scientific Council, but without voting power;
- Proposes training initiatives for researchers and technicians to the Chairperson and Board based on the needs of the research structures;
- In concert with the Divisions, establishes requests for human and financial resources to be proposed to bodies within the Institute for approval;
- In concert with the Divisions, defines requirements for capital asset resources and services to be submitted to the Managing Director or Chairperson.
The candidates must possess:
- Status of “Dirigente di ricerca” or “full professor” or equivalent qualification at an international level or adequate experience in a position of high scientific responsibility in the private sector, whether national or international. The equivalence of the qualifications and the appropriateness of the experience will be assessed by the Search Committee.
- Outstanding expertise and a strong and internationally competitive research profile coherent with the mission of the Institute;
- Longstanding experience in setting up and leading research groups – at least five years track record in managing science and research teams on various levels and skills and experience in supporting and nurturing new scientists;
- Strong management skills in the coordination of relevant research projects and the organization of laboratories and/or complex research infrastructures;
- English proficiency. Good knowledge of Italian is a plus.
The Scientific Director holds a full-time appointment as assigned by the Chairperson and based on a prior Board resolution. The term of the appointment is five years and may be reconfirmed for one further term. If the Scientific Director retires before the end of the term, the appointment is considered as terminated.
The Scientific Director is selected, following public notification and by means of specific selection procedures approved by the Board.
Applications (one only pdf file) are accepted until November 28th, 2024, via certified email (PEC) to the address inrim@pec.it. The pdf file must include the CV and a presentation which shows the requirements and scientific qualification necessary to effectively carry out the role.
For foreign candidates, submission through standard email, to the address presidenza@inrim.it, is accepted but does not guarantee receipt of the application.
The envisaged starting date of the position will be on March 1st, 2025.
Informal enquiries may be directed to direzione.generale@inrim.it.