Postdoctoral Fellow in Economics, Management and Social Studies

Laboratory for Economics of Innovation, Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge (ISSEK), Moscow,Russia

The Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge in Moscow of the Higher School of Economics, Russia invites applications for full-time, positions of Post-Docs in economics, management and related fields. ISSEK was founded in 2002 as a part of the National Research University — Higher School of Economics (HSE) for providing scientific research on statistics, socio-economic development in science, technology, and innovation, education and training, information, and communication technologies. ISSEK research places HSE as a Russian centre of expertise in the field of statistics and a new economy.

Main areas of ISSEK research include:

- Economics of Innovation

- Corporate Sustainable Innovation and Innovation under Uncertainty

- Sustainability, Circular and Green Economy

- Science, Technology and Innovation Policy

- Systems of Innovation Transformation

- Foresight

- Innovations at cities and regions;

- Creative industries measurement

- Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

- Digital Transformation and Digital Society

Requirements

The general requirements for the postdoctoral fellowship positions are the following:

●      Candidates must hold a recent PhD in the field of economics, management, policy studies and social science 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 quantitative and qualitative studies, ability to work in the team and conduct independent research;

●       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 Prof. Leonid Gokhberg, the Director of the Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge;

●      participants are encouraged to pursue their own research along with working on ISSEK research projects; .

●      writing research papers for international peer-reviewed journals in co-authorship with the members of ISSEK;

●      participation in the events of the Laboratory of and other contribution to the ISSEK 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.

ISSEK offers access to databases and analytical software.

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 ISSEK may not be reviewed.

Read more about the application process here.

The deadline for the applications is February 9, 2025

Apply now

For more information:

-         about Postdoctoral Fellowship -Frequently Asked Questions

-         about HSE university –official web-site

-         about the ISSEK– official web-site of the https://issek.hse.ru/en/  or contact Dr. Dirk Meissner, dmeissner@hse.ru directly

-         about international specialists' life in Moscow -International Faculty Support page

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