PhD Candidate - Researching Effective Ecosystem Orchestrators in Addressing Skills Gaps for Crucial Transitions

19 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

The Open Universiteit (OU)

Research Field

Physics

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

19 May 2024 - 21:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

38.0

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Prof. Dr. Petra de Weerd-Nederhof and Prof. Dr. Nadine Roijakkers of the Open University in collaboration with Pieter Moerman and Thomas Boekhoud of Katapult (www.wijzijnkatapult.nl ) are looking for you!

Do you want to contribute to shaping a sustainable future through research and innovation in technology-driven ecosystems? Be part of a transformative journey that bridges skills gaps and drives crucial transitions towards a digital and circular age.

Job description

Are you passionate about driving sustainable transitions in a rapidly changing world? Do you have a keen interest in technology-driven ecosystems and their potential to bring about crucial changes in various sectors? We are seeking a highly motivated and talented PhD candidate to join our research team and investigate the role of ecosystem orchestrators in addressing skills gaps during transitions towards a digital and circular age.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on effective ecosystem orchestrators and their strategies for ensuring access to necessary skills during crucial transitions.
• Analyze case studies and gather empirical evidence to understand the key strategies, tools, and approaches employed by successful ecosystem orchestrators.
• Explore the role of state-of-the-art technology, such as assessments, predictive analytics, personalized learning, virtual training, and automation of tasks, in facilitating effective ecosystem orchestration.
• Collaborate with industry partners, policymakers, and other stakeholders to gather insights and validate research findings.
• Develop recommendations and guidelines for policymakers, industry leaders, and other stakeholders on leveraging ecosystem orchestration and technology to bridge skills gaps during transitions.
• Present research findings at conferences, workshops, and seminars.
• Write and publish research papers in reputable academic journals.

Requirements
Specific Requirements

Requirements

• You hold a completed academic master's degree in relevant fields such as Business Administration, Innovation Management, Technology Management or Sustainability.
• You have a demonstrable affinity with (qualitative/quantitative) academic research.
• You have an interest in ecosystem theory, technology-driven ecosystems, and sustainability transitions.
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art digital technologies, such as AI and blockchain, and their potential in addressing skills gaps is a plus.
• You have excellent collaboration skills.
• You can work in a team as well as independently.
• You have very good communication skills (writing, presenting and speaking) in both English and Dutch.
• You have an analytical mind and are able to provide creative input and ideas.
• You are results-oriented with a proactive attitude.

Benefits

• The opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research on crucial transitions towards a digital and circular age.
• Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and resources.
• Mentorship from experienced researchers, academics, and practitioners.
• Networking opportunities with industry experts and policymakers.
• Competitive stipend and funding support for conference travel and research-related expenses.
• Potential for publication in renowned academic journals.
• A dynamic and collaborative research environment.

Additional Information
Benefits

Station

Heerlen. In consultation with your supervisors, you work on campus or from home. But as the candidate will also be a member of the research team at Katapult, you will also regularly be in The Hague.

Salary

The salary is determined in accordance with salary scale P of Appendix A of the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities and amounts to € 2.770,= gross per month upon commencement, in case of full employment.

The PhD candidate will be appointed for a period of 15 months. The appointment will be extended to 4 years when progress and performance are good.

Selection process

Please apply for this position by sending an email stating the vacancy number to: [email protected].

Closing date: May 19, 2024

Additional comments

Information

For more information about this vacancy you can contact Prof. Dr. Nadine Roijakkers ([email protected] ).

You can also request a more detailed PhD proposal text, that discusses the content of the project more in depth, via this e-mail address.

NOTICE: please note that the email address mentioned above is provided for obtaining information about this vacancy.

For additional information about the OU and the faculty of Science, please visit our website www.ou.nl and www.ou.nl/en/faculteit-betawetenschappen.

The Open Universiteit provides good secondary benefits such as training, mobility, part-time employment, hybrid work and paid parental leave.

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/339149/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Open Universiteit

Country

Netherlands

City

Heerlen

Postal Code

6401 DL

Street

Postbus 2960

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/339149/phd-candidate-researching-effective-…

Contact

City

Heerlen

Website

http://www.ou.nl/

Street

Valkenburgerweg 177

Postal Code

6419 AT

STATUS: EXPIRED