RDI Specialist/Senior Specialist, Human-Centered Technology
About this role
Are you excited about emerging technologies and their impact on people and organizations? Laurea University of Applied Sciences is looking for an RDI Specialist to join our international team working on externally funded research and development projects. The position is full-time and permanent.
You'll be part of a new Human-Centered Technology research team operating at the intersection of business, technology, and security. Our work focuses on how organizations can successfully adopt technologies like AI while keeping people at the center. You'll help to design and deliver impactful RDI projects-from preparing funding proposals to implementing research, development, and client-driven initiatives. You'll bring a human-centered perspective to emerging technologies such as generative AI and support organizations in building future-ready capabilities.
Requirements
- Holistic understanding of human-centered design aspects: people, organizations, technology
- Solid grasp of emerging technologies (esp. artificial intelligence)
- Master's degree in a relevant field (technology, business, other) for specialist position or doctoral degree for senior specialist position
- 5+ years of experience in RDI or business
- Track record in RDI funding/projects (e.g., Horizon Europe, Business Finland)
- Excellent communication skills in English (working language)
- Collaborative mindset, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage projects and adapt in a fast-evolving field
- Availability to begin working in August-September
- We value
- Experience with AI, data & analytics, or digital development
- Experience in process or IT development and deployments
- Experience in training, change programs, or competence development
- Publications or experience in sales/marketing content creation
- International experience and cross-cultural collaboration
- At Laurea, you'll work in one of Finland's leading Universities of Applied Sciences with a strong RDI focu