Bio
Maria Dikova is the administrative leader of Integreat - the Norwegian centre of excellence at the University of Oslo. She works together with the centre leadership to support the strategic development and day-to-day operations of the centre. She contributes to building a strong research environment by supporting research development, strengthening external funding efforts, and facilitating initiatives that support the career development of researchers affiliated with the centre.
In this role, she plays a key part in coordinating the administrative, strategic, and communication activities that support the centre’s growth.
Key responsibilities
- Coordination of the centre’s activities, initiatives, and events
- Strategic and operational support to the centre leadership
- Budget planning and financial coordination
- Recruitment processes and support for new researchers
- Secretary for the centre’s Leader and Management Group
- Research development and support for funding applications
- Guidance on external funding opportunities and procedures
- Contribution to strategic planning and centre development
- Support for initiatives that strengthen the career development of researchers affiliated with the centre
- Development and implementation of communication strategies
- Editor of the centre website and coordination of digital communication
Background
Previously Maria has worked as the administrative leader of the Centre for Integrity in the Defence Sector at the Norwegian Ministry of Defence and Nordic Centre of Excellence Quality in Nordic Teaching at the University of Oslo before joining Integreat.