Postdoctoral Fellow in Innovation Management / Technology Entrepreneurship

Moscow, Russia

A recently established research group within the Department of Business Informatics at HSE Graduate School of Business in Moscow, Russia, invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in the fields of Innovation Management and Technology Entrepreneurship. Topics of primary interest are Artificial Intelligence in Innovation Management, Big Data for Understanding Startups, Open Innovation in Startups, and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems. Other topics are possible as well.    

Requirements

The general requirements for the postdoctoral fellowship positions are the following:
●      Candidates must hold a recent PhD in the field of management, data science, engineering, 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 are expected to have a strong interest in innovation management and/or tech entrepreneurship. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in quantitative or qualitative research methods. Mathematical/quantitative background and programming skills (e.g., Python and/or R) are an advantage. A Ph.D. thesis and /or recent publication on a topic in innovation management or entrepreneurship is an advantage.
●      Candidates are expected to have a strong background in innovation management or entrepreneurship. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in quantitative or qualitative research methods. Knowledge in programming, ideally, in Python and/or R is an advantage.  
●       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 Associate Professor Zeljko Tekic;
●      pursuing their own research along with working on the group’s research projects such as:
o  AI in innovation management,
o  Google Trends data for analyzing startups,
o  Drivers of productive technology entrepreneurship;
●      writing research papers for international peer-reviewed journals in co-authorship with the members of the research group;
●      participation in the events of the research group and Department of Business Informatics, and contribution to the research group’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 a 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.

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 hiringdepartment may not be review ed.

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 website;
  
• about the Department of Business Informatics–official website of the Department;
  
• about position and project, contactAssociate Professor Zeljko Tekic directly;
  
• about international specialists' life in Moscow -International Faculty Support.

If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact the International Faculty Recruitment Office at fellowship@hse.ru