PhD Scholarships in Enterprise Risk Management at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland

PhD Scholarships in Enterprise Risk Management at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland

VTT is launching second international graduate school in 2011 to attract new, PhD students. We are looking for 15 new PhD students (incl. one Post Doc Researcher) that are expected to contribute to development of our prominent technological competences.

PhD students and Post Doc Researcher participate in high level research work at VTT on selected strategically relevant topics within a collaborative project environment. PhD work is done for four consecutive years under professional scientific supervision by highly experienced and competent senior researchers with PhD degrees. The PhD thesis should be finalized within the four-year period and fulfill high level scientific standards. The employment of Post Doc Researchers is for two years. The open positions are related to applied materials, services and the built environment, industrial system management, bio and chemical processes, energy, information and communication technologies, and microtechnologies and electronics.

PhD Student – Enterprise Risk Management

Our risk and reliability research has a strong background and knowledge basis in the risk management of technological systems in industry. The current research aims at more comprehensive approaches by developing methods and models to handle business risks in different phases of the innovation process and enterprise networks. The understanding on risk, reliability, safety and security issues and their management also builds up capability to support companies in developing new service business related to safety and security.

The task is to develop methods and models for total comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). The more detailed research focus can be in supporting business continuity management, in modeling of the effects of safety and security measures, or in security business development

Expectations

Success in this position requires a background in risk and reliability management, or in safety and security management. An important expertise area is to understand industrial management, industrial systems and enterprise networks.

Further expectations:

a solid academic background with an MSc in relevant fields
scientific ambition, motivation and strong interest in cutting-edge research
team working skills in an international working environment
inventiveness and initiative personality
good analytical and problem solving skills
excellent English language skills.
We Offer

For PhD Students

an opportunity to contribute to the strategic capabilities of a world-class research organization
outstanding PhD supervision by top research scientists of your field
excellent prospects for personal development
an innovative work community for aspiring researchers
a work contract for 1 + 3 years
assistance with housing and other relocation issues
For further information, please contact Research Professor Veikko Rouhiainen, veikko.rouhiainen@vtt.fi, tel. +358 20 722 3262

For conditions of employment (incl. relocaton service issues) , please contact Merja Grönberg, merja.gronberg@vtt.fi or Marja-Liisa Virtanen, marja-liisa.virtanen@vtt.fi

Application Deadline : 20 March 2011

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