Postdoctoral Fellow in digital economy

Moscow, Russia

Center for digital economy studies ISSEK HSE in Moscow, Russia, invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in the field of digital economy.

Requirements

The general requirements for the postdoctoral fellowship positions are the following:
●      Candidates must hold a recent PhD in the field of digital economy or related areas which was awarded over the last 5 years or received before starting work at HSE in a relevant field by an internationally recognized university and has been assessed by external reviewers as having the potential to pursue research that is publishable in leading peer-reviewed journals;
●      Candidates should have a strong background in digital economy and strategic/innovation management, ability to conduct research in area of particular digital technologies, provide strategic recommendations for their development;
●      Fluent English is an obligatory condition as research and other activities are conducted in English. Knowledge of Russian is not required;
●      Relevant experience will be an asset although not required. 

The position involves:
●      working under the direct supervision of Konstantin Vishnevskiy, PhD, Director of the Center for digital economy studies ISSEK HSE;
●      participants are encouraged to pursue their own research along with working on Center for digital economy studies ISSEK HSE research projects such as:
     o  Monitoring of AI development (policy measures, technological breakthroughs, prospective market niches etc.)
     o  Development of high-tech industries in the world
     o  Digital technologies in energy complex
     o  Digital transformation of companies
     o  Etc.
●      writing research papers for international peer-reviewed journals in co-authorship with the members of the centre;
●      participation in the events of the Centre and other contribution to the Center’s development;
●      public presentations of candidate’s own research to the academic community;
●      some teaching is encouraged, though not required.

Conditions

Appointments are made for one year. Postdoctoral fellows have high opportunity of renewal of the contract (no more than two times) in case of outstanding performance.

HSE University offers postdoctoral fellows a competitive salary, the standard medical insurance plan, a working space equipped with a computer and free Internet access at the University.

The Centre offers access to its databases and analytical software, please see more:https://library.hse.ru/en/e-resources/

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online. Please provide a CV, a statement of research interest and a recent research paper submitted via the online application form. At least two letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the International Faculty Recruitment Office at fellowship@hse.ru before the application deadline. Please note that direct applications to the hiring center may not be reviewed.

Read more about the application process here.

The deadline for the applications is January 31, 2022.

Apply now

For more information:

• about Postdoctoral Fellowship -Frequently Asked Questions;
• about HSE university –official web-site;
• about the Center for digital economy studies ISSEK HSE – official web-site of the or contact Yulia Turovecz,yturovecz@hse.ru, leading expert of the Center directly;
• about international specialists' life in Moscow -International Faculty Support .