Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Faculty of Environment, Science & Economy

This is full-time role is available from 1st July 2023 on a fixed term basis until 31st December 2024.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.

The post

This is an exciting opportunity to join a flagship University of Exeter digital economy research centre. DIGIT Lab (www.digit.ac.uk ) is  a £3.7M EPSRC funded Next Stage Digital Economy Research Centre which examines how the digital transformation of Large Established Organisations (LEOs) is enabled using responsible and sustainable approaches to innovation. 

We are looking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Fellow for 18 months to work with the project team on a sub-project to develop new insights and understanding about business model innovation and the digital transformation in LEOs.  The sub-project has a focus on considering new products and services, efficiency and outcome-based models. The appointed person will work with Professor Tim Vorley, Dr Tzameret Rubin and Dr Jeremy Zwiegelaar at Oxford Brookes University, alongside DIGIT Lab colleagues in the Research Centre at University of Exeter. 

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will conduct a programme of qualitative research, engaged with LEOs to understand the opportunities and challenges associated with digital transformation. With an understanding of business model innovation, you will undertake a series of case studies with LEOs in different sectors to understand patterns of digital technology adoption; how data driven innovation can change business models; and how dynamic capabilities both enable and constrain the digital transformation. The successful candidate will be required to attend ad-hoc meetings and conduct interviews face to face, with the option for day-to-day work undertaken remotely or in offices in Oxford, London or Exeter. 

About you

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will be a nationally recognised authority in their area of expertise and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively across academic and industry partners.

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What we can offer you

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career

• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon and access to the London office on the River Thames.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.

Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is of international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

For further information please contact Professor Roger Maull, by e-mailing  [email protected]

The closing date for completed applications is 11th April. Interviews are expected to take place on 4th May.