Postdoc in inter- and intraregional ecosystems for knowledge production

Postdoc in inter- and intraregional ecosystems for knowledge production
Postdoc in inter- and intraregional ecosystems for knowledge production

Published	Deadline	Location
today	6 Nov	Eindhoven

Job description
Are you eager to contribute to boosting regional innovation in different countries? Are you interested in ecosystem development and passionate about doing this in collaboration with international partners? Then we are looking for you to support our team as a Postdoc for 2,5 years in the Horizon Europe project ‘Coordinating and piloting actions towards ERA-Hubs as inter- and intraregional ecosystems for knowledge production’ (COOPERATE) that aims at developing and testing a new ecosystem concept.
The pandemics and the current geopolitical scenario confirm the critical role of research in addressing our societal challenges and emerging threats, with research and innovation (R&I) and an agile industry as critical pillars to driving competitiveness and achieving strategic autonomy while preserving an open economy. R&I ecosystems are playing an increasingly important role in addressing such challenges, but we still lack both knowledge and tools to develop such ecosystems. We are looking for a Postdoc who can take a leading role in our project ‘Coordinating and piloting actions towards ERA-Hubs as inter- and intraregional ecosystems for knowledge production’ (COOPERATE) that aims at developing and testing a new ecosystem concept in support of the European Commission’s strategy to boost regional innovation in the European Research Area (ERA).
The overall objective of the COOPERATE project is to develop and pilot the ERA Hub concept based on the vision and success stories developed within the EuroTech Universities Alliance and their R&I ecosystems, supporting the future rollout of a pan-European ERA Hubs network. The aim is to help regions play a greater part in coordinating R&D policies and investments in member states. The ERA Hubs could support organizations and people to bring together different stakeholders, join public and private spheres and break existing silos.
TU/e is the lead partner of COOPERATE. Other consortium partners are Brainport Development, Technical University of Denmark, Science City Lyngby, Czech Technical University, STAM Srl, and IDEA Consult. Together with the TU/e-team, consisting of, amongst others Professor dr. Marcel Bogers , Assistant Professor dr. Arjan Markus , and Departmental Fellow dr. Rianne Valkenburg , you will manage the project and develop the ERA Hub framework using an ecosystem lens.
As a successful applicant, you will (1) manage the project and consortium partners, (2) develop the ERA Hub Framework building on the ecosystem approach, (3) write a project handbook, (4) develop a data management plan, and (5) publish academic articles with your research team. You will apply various research methods, including interviewing, systematic literature reviews, focus groups, and workshops, to design a detailed ecosystem-based ERA Hub model.
The postdoc will be located in the Innovation, Technology Entrepreneurship & Marketing (ITEM) group and will work closely with Professor Bogers , dr. Markus , and dr. Valkenburg .
The postdoc will benefit from the strong industry relationships of the consortium within the Eindhoven region and other European areas and the use cases specified. These will facilitate interviews and access to stakeholders and data and help ensure the research’s practical relevance. In addition, you will also have the opportunity to interact closely with other researchers working on different aspects of intra- and interregional ecosystems for knowledge production. 
Specifications

• max. 38 hours per week
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Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)

Requirements

• You have a PhD degree in Innovation Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Economics, or a related area.
• You have excellent and proven project management and leadership skills.
• You are proactive and have a collaborative attitude.
• You can organize your work independently to pursue project-oriented goals while maintaining intensive collaboration with the team in a dynamic environment.
• You have a strong affinity for interdisciplinary research and industry collaboration.
• You have affinity and experience with stakeholder involvement and are interested in collaborating with key stakeholders in the field and international research partners.
• You can work on complex and challenging tasks while bridging basic and applied research.
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including English proficiency and an ability to collaborate in an international setting.
• You have excellent writing, documentation, and analytical skills.

Anticipating starting date: January 1, 2023
Conditions of employment
A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

• Full-time employment for 2.5 years, with an intermediate evaluation after one year.
• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities,
  scale 10.
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• High-quality training programs on general skills, didactics and topics related to research and valorization.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children’s day care and sports facilities.
• Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A TU/e Postdoc Association that helps you to build a stronger and broader academic and personal network, and offers tailored support, training and workshops.
• A Staff Immigration Team is available for international candidates, as are a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) and a compensation for moving expenses.
  

Additional information
About us
Eindhoven University of Technology is an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands-on attitude. Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a top-five position in collaborating with advanced industries. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow. 
Information
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please reach out to professor Marcel Bogers (m.l.a.m.bogers[at]tue.nl) or assistant professor Arjan Markus (a.markus[at]tue.nl).
Visit our website for more information about the application process or the conditions of employment. For information about terms of employment, please contact Najat Loiazizi,
HR advisor, e-mail: n.loiazizi[at]tue.nl or 040 247 893.
Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page .
Application
We invite you to submit a complete application using the apply-button. The application should include a:

• Cover letter (max. 2 pages) in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references.
• List of five self-selected ‘best publications’ (e.g., journal publications, conference papers or PhD thesis chapters).
• List of courses you have taken in your PhD, Masters, and Bachelor programs (including grades).

We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.
You can upload a maximum of 5 documents of up to 2MB each. Only applications that are submitted in this way are taken into account.
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