Director of Chalmers e-infrastructure Commons

Chalmers University of Technology is seeking a Director for our digital infrastructure for research (e-commons) who combines professional expertise and sound judgement with strong leadership and a clear focus on delivery. We are looking for a leader with a collaborative mindset, who puts the mission and collective success first, takes a broad organisational perspective, works effectively across organisational boundaries, and creates an environment that enables individuals and teams to succeed. About Us Chalmers University of Technology is driving academic excellence in order to address the challenges and needs of society and industry. We offer a creative and dynamic environment for research, education, innovation and applied science. Chalmers e-infrastructure Commons (e-commons) is our integrated digital infrastructure for research, providing advanced digital resources, services, and expertise to support research activities across all our 12 departments. The e-commons services cover the life cycle of research data by integrating functions embedded at different parts of the university with functions available in national and international e-infrastructure initiatives and collaborations. The mission of e-commons is defined by the central Research Committee of Chalmers with representatives from all departments. The host department for e-commons is the Department of Physics and Astronomy. The Role As Director of e-commons, you will hold a strategically important leadership role at Chalmers, with overall responsibility for leading and developing e-commons and ensuring high-quality, reliable services for the research community. You will also serve as Head of Division for the computational infrastructure within the Department of Physics and Astronomy. You will set direction, build a strong and collaborative organisation, and bring together people and expertise across organisational boundaries to turn complex research needs into effective solutions. You will ensure that e-commons evolves in line with Chalmers’ needs and the developments in national and international e-infrastructures. Your Key Responsibilities Include

• Leading and developing e-commons in accordance with its mission, budget, operational plans, strategic objectives, and established policies, while ensuring the infrastructure continues to meet emerging research needs and developments in national and international e-infrastructures.
• Holding overall responsibility for personnel, work environment, and operational management of the division, which currently consists of approximately 20 employees.
• Advising the Vice President for Research and the Research Committee on e-infrastructure matters.
• Collaborating with other support functions and research infrastructures. The position may involve representing the university in national and international e-science contexts.

Qualifications And Merits The successful candidate should have:

• A master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Proven leadership and management experience.
• Experience in leading and collaborating within complex organisations.
• Extensive knowledge of the e-infrastructure domain, including its current developments, opportunities, and challenges.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Swedish, both written and spoken.

The Following Qualifications Are Considered Advantageous

• A doctoral degree in a field relevant to the operational activities of e-commons.
• Broad understanding of e-infrastructure needs across different research disciplines.
• An established national and international professional network within the field.
• Leadership experience within an e-infrastructure organisation.

Personal Characteristics You are an experienced, collaborative, and pragmatic leader with sound judgement, integrity, and a strong focus on quality. You listen to different perspectives, build trust, and bring people together around shared goals, while being prepared to make clear and well-considered decisions when needed. As a leader, you create the conditions for people and teams to succeed, take a broad organisational perspective, and work effectively across organisational boundaries. You are comfortable navigating complexity and balancing different needs and priorities, maintaining a clear focus on the mission defined by the needs of Chalmers’ researchers. Employment terms Full-time, permanent position as Director. The recruitment of the Director follows Chalmers’ guidelines for leadership appointments and is carried out by a recruitment committee. The final decision is made by the head of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Start date by agreement. What We Offer At Chalmers, you will have the opportunity to lead a strategically important research infrastructure that supports world-class research and innovation. You will work in an international, collaborative, and dynamic environment alongside leading researchers, technical experts, and university leadership. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of research infrastructure at Chalmers and contribute to national and international developments in e-infrastructure and e-science. Chalmers provides a dynamic and inspiring environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg, combining academic excellence with a strong commitment to sustainability, equality, and collaboration. Read more about working at Chalmers and our employee benefits. Learn more about life in Gothenburg and Sweden’s family-friendly policies, including generous parental leave, subsidized childcare, free education, and universal healthcare, at Move To Gothenburg. Chalmers promotes gender balance and actively works with equality and inclusion initiatives, such as the GENIE Initiative for gender equality and excellence. Application Applications must be in English and submitted through the Chalmers recruitment portal. All files should be in PDF format (max 40 MB each; ZIP files not supported). Include

• CV
• Personal letter
• Other documents (optional): copies of completed education, leadership training.

Only complete applications submitted through the portal will be considered. A background check may be conducted as part of the application process. Application deadline: January 10th, 2027 Contact For Questions About The Position, Please Contact Margareta Wallquist, Advisor, University Executive Office, Chalmers Operations Support Email: margareta.wallquist@chalmers.se We look forward to your application! * Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. * Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences at a high international level. The university has 3100 employees and 10,000 students, and offers education in engineering, science, shipping and architecture. With scientific excellence as a basis, Chalmers promotes knowledge and technical solutions for a sustainable world. Through global commitment and entrepreneurship, we foster an innovative spirit, in close collaboration with wider society. Chalmers was founded in 1829 and still has the same motto today: Avancez – forward.