Postdoc in Innovation Studies/Innovation and sustainability transitions

Information about the division
The postdoctoral position is placed at the Division of Innovation and R&D Management (IRDM) at the Department of Technology Management and Economics. The research at IRDM focuses on organizing and managing Innovation and R&D activities in large, established organizations. The research is undertaken in collaboration with both private and public organizations, and it focuses on challenges, mainly of strategic significance, that these organizations are facing. These challenges – often implying innovation challenges in terms of doing differently - call for change and development of ways of working and organizational redesign. 

Major responsibilities
The primary duty as a postdoc is to perform research, independently and as a member of a research group, to participate in ongoing and future projects at the division, and to publish the results in highly-ranked academic journals.  

The candidate is expected to work and interact as a full member of the division. This means that we expect the postdoc to be committed to and to initiate activities taking place at the division and at the department.

The research requires the applicant to interact with society and the academic community, to be able to plan and organize the work, and to communicate the scientific results to the public, the industry and policy-makers, mainly through scientific publications and conferences or seminars.

The position includes 80% research and 20% teaching (including e.g. participation in courses at the bachelor and master levels, thesis supervision or course administration).

Position summary
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of two years (1+1). The candidate is expected to live in the Gothenburg area during the postdoc period. 

Qualifications
To qualify for the postdoc position, the applicant must have received a doctoral degree in a relevant field of the particular position and its division. The degree should generally not be older than three years.

The candidate is required to fulfill relevant method requirements and to have experience from presenting research at highly recognized international conferences of relevance for the research area of interest (see above).

Candidates are required to master both Swedish and English languages, be willing to learn and collaborate with other project members, show the ability to publish in highly-ranked journals within the research area of interest.

Other meritorious experiences and skills are:
- Experiences of collaborations with partners outside academia.
- Great value is placed on the ability to collaborate, having social skills and the ability to create a stimulating work environment.
- Presentation skills (oral and written).
- Experience in teaching, course development and other education related assignments.
- Experience of writing grant applications.            

Our main selection criteria will be research potential and strategic fit for the research area of interest. Candidates with a PhD degree from Chalmers are expected to have at least one full year experience from an international setting, or another university in Sweden.

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Our offer to you
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the dynamic city of Gothenburg. 
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Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20210109 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself and motivate why you apply to this position
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

Application deadline: 1 April, 2021

For questions, please contact:
Ingrid Mignon, Unit Manager and Project Leader
E-mail: ingrid.mignon@chalmers.se

Magnus Persson, Head of Division
E-mail: magper@chalmers.se

*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. *** 
   



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