PhD scholarship: In Pursuit of Collective Benefit: Toward Temporally Complex Collaboration in Deep Science Networks, in particular European Spallation Source (ESS)

The Department of Management at the Technical University of Denmark in Greater Copenhagen invites applications for a 3-year PhD position in the area of interorganizational collaboration related to advanced technologies, starting April 2022, or as soon as possible thereafter in 2022. The position is part of a joint alliance research project between Technical University of Munich (TUM) and Technical University of Denmark (DTU). The PhD student will be part of DTU Management department in collaboration with DTU Physics. The position is affiliated to the Implementation and Performance Management (IPM) section that aims to advance knowledge on the role of advanced technologies in management and (inter)organizational practice.

How to engage in joint research for collective benefit in deep science networks such as the European Spallation Source (ESS), one of the largest public research investments by Denmark? This research project, together with DTU Management and DTU Physics, focuses on the factors that aid collaboration in industry-academia research networks for scientific discovery but also for business benefit, as the networks around ESS cultivate collaboration between companies.

The research aims at (1) innovating and generalizing interorganizational (private and public) collaboration in deep science; and (2) establishing collaborative solutions for collective benefit; (3) developing additional collaborative practices. Research results are envisioned with prescriptive suggestions how to develop industry-academia network collaboration including best practices and their innovation (so called next practices) – critical to many of society’s current challenges and to deep science such as spallation in physics.

The PhD project conducted at DTU will investigate the interorganization collaboration related to ESS and share results with the network members and stakeholders.

Responsibilities and qualifications
The PhD project answers to scholarly calls of further research into interorganizational collaboration from the perspective of time and temporality supporting collaborative repertoires.

The PhD project investigates questions such as:

• How do deep science networks use time to enable or prevent the emergence of discovery-driven collaboration?
• What novel or innovative temporal repertoires are supportive of the collaboration if any?
• How and when does temporal complexity deter or derail collaboration and its collective benefits?

The outcome of the PhD project will result in research-based recommendations for deep science collaboration for discovery. There are important societal contributions through such enhanced collaborative capability including the increased sustainability of materials that can be established through the ESS and DTU instruments (3D Imaging) for example.

As a PhD student, you will: 

• Be responsible for conducting your own research project in collaboration with the supervisor and department faculty
• Have the opportunity to teach and supervise engineering students at DTU
• Contribute to new knowledge about deep science networks and discovery-driven research
• Strive to publish your work worldwide in recognised journals
• Work in close collaboration with researchers from DTU and TUM
• Present your work at international conferences and seminars
• Discuss exciting research with colleagues at weekly research meetings

This PhD project will be supervised by Professor Liisa Välikangas at DTU Management and Prof. Henning Friis Poulsen at DTU Physics. The project includes an extended research exchange stay at Technical University of Munich, Germany.

You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree.

Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see the DTU PhD Guide .

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Prof. Liisa Välikangas in consultation with Prof. Henning Friis Poulsen.

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here .  

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Prof. Liisa Välikangas, [email protected] , +45 93 51 18 13. You can read more about DTU Management and the Implementation and Performance Management section at www.man.dtu.dk . 

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark .

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 1 March 2022 (Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
• Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and Excel spreadsheet here )

You may apply prior to ob­tai­ning your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

Who are we
DTU Management conducts excellent research in the intersection between management, technology and economics. We develop solutions in close cooperation with companies and public authorities. Our research aims at strengthening welfare, productivity and sustainability within the society. A key element is the role of technology and its interaction with industry and individuals. The department’s research is divided in four divisions: Innovation, Management Science, Sustainability and Transport. The department offers a wide range of courses and programs at bachelor, master and PhD level across DTU’s study programs. DTU Management employs about 320 people. We offer an international environment with around 50 different nationalities represented at the department.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear vision to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That vision lives on today. DTU has 12,900 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.