Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge

Postdoctoral research positions. Deadline: April 1, 2015

The Higher School of Economics HSE Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge, Moscow, Russia invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in the field of science and technology studies and research in the field of economics of innovation.

The duties involve:

• working under the direct supervision of Prof. Leonid Gokhberg, First Vice-Rector NRU HSE, Director Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge
• pursue their own research in parallel with working on ISSEK research projects in two broad areas:

1. Science and Technology Studies including science, technology and innovation policy, integrated methods and instruments for S&T research and S&T policy-making (including Foresight methodology, quantitative methods for S&T research and specific policy instruments), S&T and innovation policy monitoring and assessment (including global trends, prioritization and  policy mix, evaluation of S&T and innovation policy)
2. Economics of Innovation including company Foresight, institutional analysis of national innovation systems (including innovative activity of enterprises and performance of R&D organizations, centers of excellence), intellectual services markets (including behavior of Innovation services’ consumers and suppliers), competences and skills for innovations, innovative behavior of the consumers (including new technologies’ public awareness)

• writing research papers for international peer-reviewed journals in co-authorship with the members of the Institute
• some teaching as well as public presentations of candidate’s own research are also encouraged
• participation in organization of the events and other contribution to the Institute’s development

Requirements:

• a PhD from an international research university in such fields of social science as: any innovation and knowledge economy related social sciences, sociology, media and communication, psychology, economics, marketing, political science, public policy and government;
• a strong background in conceptual work and empirical work
• ability to work in a team
• fluent English
• relevant experience is an asset although not required

General conditions for Post-Doctoral Research positions can be found here. Appointments will be normally made for one year.

Please apply via online application form and attach you CV and research statement. Two letters of recommendations should be sent directly to >fellowship@hse.ru by April 1, 2015.

The HSE is a young, dynamic, fast-growing Russian research university providing unique research opportunities.