Specialist, Aalto University Centre for Radical Creativity

Aalto University Centr e for Radical Creativity is looking for a Specialist to support multidisciplinary content creation and management and to build collaboration with our partners . The position is fixed-term from 1 October 2026 to 31 December 2027. You will work closely with Aalto University schools , external partners and business networks , creating new openings and constructively advancing new collaborations . In this role , you will have the opportunity to influence the development of the Centr e for Radical Creativity , https://www.aalto.fi/fi/radikaalin-luovuuden-keskus . Join us in shaping the future ! Your rol e You will play a key role in launching the activities of the new Centr e for Radical Creativity . Your tasks include creating content , planning and executing projects , activities and collaborations , advancing university-wide cooperation , and strengthening Aalto University’s leading role as a driver of radical creativity and innovation . Your responsibilities include Planning, executing and coordinating projects and activities in broad collaboration with Aalto’s schools , taking into account the needs of different fields and disciplines . Developing and managing radical creativity content Building and strengthening partnerships together with the team and internal network of Aalto University Preparing project applications and funding proposals together with the team, internal network and stakeholders . Coordinating and implementing communications: contributing to press releases , updating web pages , and leveraging various media collaboratively in impactful and engaging ways . Ensuring from your perspectiv e that the Centr e for Radical Creativity’s activities support its strategic goals . What we expect for success in the role You have a relevant master’s degree , strong knowledge of creativity and familiarity with radical creativity content , as well as an understanding of creative work . You are development-oriented and a builde r of new things, and you thrive in a multidisciplinary environment. You understand partnership collaboration and know how to build value-creating partnerships . You have sufficient project and communications experience ; your communication skills are excellent (e.g., press releases , project applications , stakeholder communications). You take a producer-like approach : you plan and execute collaboratively , with clear goals and cost awareness . You have a service design mindset : you can identify the needs of internal network and stakeholders and translate them into collaboration . We use Microsoft applications extensively and in versatile ways ; we manage partnerships in a CRM, and our website runs on Drupal. You are comfortable with , for example , basic website update processes , leveraging different channels for effective and engaging communications, and you are keen to adopt new digital tools and systems . Success in the role requires excellent spoken and written English; Finnish language skills are considered an asset . We offer The opportunity to work in a dynamic , interactive community of world-class researchers and professionals , where students are highly selected and highly motivated . This results in an exceptionally interactive and intellectually challenging atmosphere at Aalto. A competitive salary and access to high-quality occupational health care . Excellent multidisciplinary collaboration opportunities within the university. A great future in one of the world’s happiest , cleanest and safest countries , with a comprehensive social security system and free education up to university level . A meaningful and inspiring environment . We are proud of our purpose to shape a sustainable future . We renew society through research-based knowledge , creativity and an entrepreneurial mindset . A culture in which everyone is valued . All our work is guided by the university’s values : responsibility , courage and collaboration . We are an open community where equality and inclusiveness enable curiosity , innovativeness , collaboration and well-being . Support , guidance and sparring whenever you feel you need it. Great opportunities for competence development and learning . We seek to make the best possible use of every Aalto community member’s strengths and passions. We help each other succeed , focusing on community and people , learning from one another . Together we can have an impact . You will work in a community of students , researchers and other professionals where we advance socially significant goals in science and education . We will provide an induction to your tasks , and you will join a friendly and skilled team that will continue to support you in your work . We encourage and offer opportunities for continuous development of your expertise . We strive to combine the best of remote and on-site work, and we have flexible working hours. Your on-site workplace will be on the renewed and vibrant Otaniemi campus, which offers diverse services and excellent transport connections. The position is fixed-term from 1 October 2026 to 31 December 2027. The salary will be determined according to the salary system for Finnish universities used at Aalto University. The position is at level MV09, with a salary range of approximately €4,000 –€4,300 per month. Interested ? If you are excited about the role and want to join us, please submit your CV and motivation letter via our recruitment system no later than 11:59 p.m. (EET) on Thursday , 6 August 2026 . Interviews will be held in August during week 34. Interviews for candidates selected for the second round will be held in week 35. Current Aalto University employees should apply using their employee profile via the Workday system ( internal jobs ). Aalto students or visitors should apply using a personal email address ( not aalto.fi) via the external Open positions page . For more information , please contact Riikka Mäkikoskela , Head of Aalt o Center for Radical Creativity , Mon 29 June 2026 at 11–12, Tue 4 Aug 2026 at 13–14 and Thu 6 Aug 2026 at 10–11, tel. +358 45 1313562. For questions related to the application process , please email [email protected] . More about Aalto University: Aalto.fi youtube.com/user/aaltouniversity linkedin.com/school/aalto-university/ www.facebook.com/aaltouniversity instagram.com/aaltouniversity To view information about Workday Accessibility, please click here . Please see more of our Open Positions here.