PhD in industrial economics and management at Blekinge, Sweden, Aug 2022

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PhD in industrial economics and management with second-cycle qualification in the fields of economics or engineering or mathematics-sciences  is available at Department of Industrial economics at Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden, August 2022

Qualification Details

For admission to doctoral employment, it is required that the applicant is or will be admitted to postgraduate education. Eligible for admission to postgraduate education is those who have completed a degree at the advanced level, completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at advanced level, or at in any other way within or outside the country acquired substantially corresponding knowledge (Chapter 7, Section 39 in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100)).

Specific entry requirements

Qualified for entry to third-cycle education is she/he who has taken a second-cycle qualification in the fields of economics or engineering or mathematics-sciences or who in some other way has acquired knowledge to be able to profit by the third-cycle studies of the subject. Meriting competencies and experience In addition to the requirements described in the work description, eligibility requirements and assessment criteria for the position, thefollowing degrees, competencies and experiences are considered meritorious:
  • Master of Science in industrial economics and management, business administration, economics or other relvant subject area
  • Proficiency in tools for data analysis.
  • Proficiency in written and oral communication in English.

Responsibilities/Job Description

We are one of Sweden’s most distinctly profiled institutes of technology, with a focus on IT and innovation for a sustainable future. A key word at Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH) is closeness – close cooperation with industry and society, and closeness to our students and to our management.Our closeness to the sea is also very apparent at both campuses, as well as being a comfortable bike ride away from the city and residential areas. BTH stands for quality and new approaches and strives to be recognised as an open, exciting and creative higher education institution. We develop new knowledge through our research, which often takes place in collaboration with wider society and with a specific application in mind. The research contributes to a sustainable future, through directly through our research results as well as indirectly, through our PhD graduates and research-based undergraduate studies. To reach our goals, we need motivated and committed staff who are provided with the conditions to deliver research and education of the highest quality. Work environment and equal opportunities are consistently on the agenda and we strive for continuous improvements. Does this sound like your future?

Work description

The position is made up of attending the Ph.D. education and conducting research within research projects conducted by the department. Teaching or other departmental duties is included up to 20%. The PhD candidate is expected to work in the area of efficiency/productivity combined with impact of changes using new and relevant methods. Impact of changes are broadly defined but could, however not limited to, be e.g., instruction of new technology (AI, digitalization, robotization, etc), changes in legislation, subsidies etc.  

How to Apply?

Application Method: online_applicationRef. No. BTH3 2022/148

Application Procedure

  • A cover sheet that describes your background and your knowledge and experience relevant for the position.
  • A CV.
  • Certified copies of grades and diplomas.
  • Contact information for two references.
  • The earliest date you can start to work.
  • An appendix with current publications (if applicable).
  • A link to your thesis (latest/highest degree).
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About the Department of Industrial economics

The research in Industrial Economics and Management at BTH focuses on the interplay between technology, innovation and industrial dynamics. Key issues concern the preconditions for as well as consequences of new technologies and their implementation in businesses. This spans technology-based business and entrepreneurship, strategy and innovation in established as well as new and emerging industries and businesses. The research is organized in two themes: Management of innovation and technology and Industrial dynamics and technological change. Management of innovation and technologyThis line of research has the firm, project or project organization as its natural unit of analysis. The focus is on analyses of resource bases, strategy, competence and capabilities, and how these interplay with technology and innovation. The research span business models, strategy, investment risks and competence and capability development. Industrial dynamics and technological change The research in this theme is focused on analyses of market, industry and business dynamics, and the role of policy. It comprises studies of entrepreneurship, development of new industries and businesses, diffusion of innovations and new technologies. It also comprises analyses of economy-wide change processes that span businesses across time and space, for example initiated by general purpose technologies like ICT.

Note

Blekinge Institute of Technology, BTH, embraces diversity and welcomes applicants with varying backgrounds and experiences. We work actively to take advantage of the qualities that diversity and an even gender distribution contribute to our operations. We have chosen media for this recruitment and therefore we reject contact with advertisers or sellers of recruitment services.

Contact Details

Emil Numminen Head of department +46455385601 emil.numminen@bth.se Jonas Månsson Professor +46455385612 jonas.p.mansson@bth.se Lina Göransson HR-specialist +46455385029   Mikael Åsman Facklig representant (SACO) +46455385720 mikael.asman@bth.se