Innovation Advisor
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Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 120 nationalities, 14 000 students, 400 professors and close to 5000 faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland.
Do you want first-hand insights into the very latest advances in science, and be part of the ambitious community seeks to give start to new research-based deep tech companies? We are now looking for an
INNOVATION ADVISOR
Join our team of experts at Aalto Innovation Services. We support and advance the Aalto community in transforming research results into innovations and commercialization activities.
Your role includes
- Encouraging and evaluating research-based ideas with commercialization potential
- Advising researchers on developing their ideas into impactful innovations
- Collaborating with researchers to prepare funding applications and presentations
- Supporting and mentoring funded Research-to-Business projects
- Processing invention disclosures, and managing IP protection
- Facilitating technology transfers activities
You will be part of the wide Aalto University innovation community, working with researchers, professors, start-up centre experts, legal and finance professionals, and other specialists. You may also collaborate with external stakeholders, companies, and partners.
What we expect?
- Ability to dive deep enough into technology domains to assess them and identify commercial potential
- Several years of experience in R&D and/or commercialisation of technologically intensive products from idea to market
- Solid understanding of industrial property rights
- Experience in mentoring or advisory roles
- Ability to work systematically and independently
- Passion for customer service
- Strong communication skills in English
- A relevant university-level engineering degree
In this role you are required to be precise and systematic, while having open mind to new ideas and approaches. We value a relevant background in one or more of the following domains: material physics, sensors, optics, electronics and communication, MEMS, health technologies, and quantum computing.
What we offer?
We are proud of our purpose to shape a sustainable future. We spark the game changers of tomorrow, and renew society with research-based knowledge, creativity and an entrepreneurial mindset. We want to be an open community where equality and inclusion enable curiosity, innovation, collaboration and wellbeing.
We are offering you a position that is both inspiring and demanding. We will familiarize you with your tasks and you will join a friendly and competent team that will offer you support in your work tasks in the future as well. We encourage and offer opportunities for continuous development of your own skills.
We are combining the best aspects of remote and local working, and we have flexible working hours. Your local workplace is in the lively campus area of Otaniemi, which has versatile services and good transportation connections. The position is permanent and full-time. We hope that you can join our team on 15.3.2026 or according to the agreement.
Interested?
If you are excited about the position and want to join us, send your motivation letter and CV through our recruitment system no later than 1.2.2026. If you are an Aalto employee, please apply via our internal Workday system > Internal Jobs. We start to process applications immediately and interviews are held on a rolling basis, so do not hesitate to apply!
If you wish to hear more about the position, you can reach out to Jarmo Ruohonen, Head of Innovation Services, jarmo.ruohonen@aalto.fi.
Aalto University reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open or to extend the application period.
We value work-life balance and well-being in all aspects of life. We work in a hybrid model, with the primary workplace located at the Otaniemi Campus in Espoo, Finland. Life on the revitalized campus is vibrant, featuring stunning architecture, tranquil nature, and a variety of cafes, restaurants, and services, all complemented by excellent public transportation connections.
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