Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge (ISSEK) – International Laboratory for Science and Technology Studies and International Laboratory for Economics of Innovation

Position: Assistant Professor, or higher

Vacancy Ref Number: INOV015

The Higher School of Economics invites applications for full-time tenure-track positions of Assistant Professor, or higher, in the International Laboratory for Science and Technology Studies and the International Laboratory for Economics of Innovation which are affiliated with the Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Innovation (ISSEK) at its Moscow campus.

We welcome candidates with excellent background in the economics of innovation and science and technology studies, notably in:

• Foresight for science, technology and innovation;
• Company technology and innovation management;
• Human resources for and public perception of science, technology and innovation;
• Science, technology and innovation indicators and policy;
• Evaluation of science, technology and innovation policy;
• Sectoral and corporate technology and innovation studies.

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

Work Conditions:

• A truly international work environment
• Internationally competitive сompensation package, 13% flat income tax rate and other benefits
• Generous travel support
• Low teaching load
• Heavy emphasis on high quality research

Requirements:

• Recent Ph.D. in Economics, Management, Public Management, Policy Studies, Sociology or related fields
• Fluent English (knowledge of Russian is an advantage)
• Proven publication track record
• Ability and high motivation to conduct high-quality research publishable in reputable peer-reviewed journals

Generally appointments will be made for an initial three-year period and upon successful completion of an interim review, contracts would normally be extended for a further three years until the tenure review.

Please provide a CV, a statement of research interest and a recent research paper via online application form. At least 2 letters of reference should be forwarded directly to the attention of CAS Academic Supervisor Martin Gilman at cas@hse.ru no later than December 21, 2014.

Vacancy reference number: INOV015