Delft University of Technology Technology, Policy & Management
Delft, (Zuid-Holland), 38 hours per week
Job description
We are looking for five PhD students to reinforce our research programme in the field of entrepreneurship. The doctoral projects connect to and reinforce the TPM research programmes Innovations Systems, Reflection on Technology and Multi-Actor Systems.The projects address the following subjects: A) Networking by Academic Spin-offs as a Critical Success Factor: This project aims to identify the character of and critical changes in supportive networks of academic spin-offs at different stages, and to connect these changes with firm performance in terms of innovativeness and growth.B) Universities of Technology and Entrepreneurs forming a Knowledge Network: Using social network analysis, this project examines how knowledge exchange between technical universities and regional entrepreneurs takes place and is transformed into innovation.C) Academic Entrepreneurship and Academic Productivity: This project focuses on the impact of university-industry collaboration on the productivity and quality of university research output.D) Personality and Entrepreneurship: This project focuses on the relationship between specific personal characteristics of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial success.E) Socially Responsible Innovation and Entrepreneurship: This project investigates the social and ethical aspects of scientific and technological innovations.
Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
We seek ambitious individuals with a Master’s degree who want to write a PhD thesis in the field of entrepreneurship. Depending on the PhD position, candidates will have a background in either economics, or in one of the social-technical sciences, especially business administration, public administration, psychology or philosophy. Your educational record should include courses in (quantitative) research methods and design methodology. Good social and communication skills are a requirement for these posts, as part of the research will involve participation in team-based projects.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers
Organization
Delft University of Technology
Technology, Policy & Management
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is a multifaceted institution offering education and carrying out research in the technical sciences at an internationally recognized level. Education, research and design are strongly oriented towards applicability. TU Delft develops technologies for future generations, focusing on sustainability, safety and economic vitality. At TU Delft you will work in an environment where technical sciences and society converge. TU Delft comprises eight faculties, unique laboratories, research institutes and schools.
Date of entry: 27/03/2008
Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2500 - 3000
Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 2558
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: Four years
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week, free high-speed Internet access from home, and the option of assembling a customized compensation and benefits package (the 'IKA'). Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.For more information about this position, please contact Martijn Kuit, phone: 31 (0)15-2781906, e-mail: m.kuit@tudelft.nl. To apply, please e-mail a detailed CV along with a letter of application before 25 April , 2008 to Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management, P&O department, attn. Mrs. M. Koning, P.O. Box 5015, 2600 GA Delft. Or by email, send your application to: vacature-tbm@tudelft.nl. When applying for this position, make sure to mention vacancy number ATTBM08-005.
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Martijn Kuit/DCE
Telephone number: 31 (0)15-2781906
E-mail address: m.kuit@tudelft.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:Application
You can apply for this job before 25-04-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
Mirjam Koning, P&O Office
E-mail: vacature-tbm@tudelft.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber ATTBM08-005.
Job description
We are looking for five PhD students to reinforce our research programme in the field of entrepreneurship. The doctoral projects connect to and reinforce the TPM research programmes Innovations Systems, Reflection on Technology and Multi-Actor Systems.The projects address the following subjects: A) Networking by Academic Spin-offs as a Critical Success Factor: This project aims to identify the character of and critical changes in supportive networks of academic spin-offs at different stages, and to connect these changes with firm performance in terms of innovativeness and growth.B) Universities of Technology and Entrepreneurs forming a Knowledge Network: Using social network analysis, this project examines how knowledge exchange between technical universities and regional entrepreneurs takes place and is transformed into innovation.C) Academic Entrepreneurship and Academic Productivity: This project focuses on the impact of university-industry collaboration on the productivity and quality of university research output.D) Personality and Entrepreneurship: This project focuses on the relationship between specific personal characteristics of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial success.E) Socially Responsible Innovation and Entrepreneurship: This project investigates the social and ethical aspects of scientific and technological innovations.
Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
We seek ambitious individuals with a Master’s degree who want to write a PhD thesis in the field of entrepreneurship. Depending on the PhD position, candidates will have a background in either economics, or in one of the social-technical sciences, especially business administration, public administration, psychology or philosophy. Your educational record should include courses in (quantitative) research methods and design methodology. Good social and communication skills are a requirement for these posts, as part of the research will involve participation in team-based projects.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers
Organization
Delft University of Technology
Technology, Policy & Management
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is a multifaceted institution offering education and carrying out research in the technical sciences at an internationally recognized level. Education, research and design are strongly oriented towards applicability. TU Delft develops technologies for future generations, focusing on sustainability, safety and economic vitality. At TU Delft you will work in an environment where technical sciences and society converge. TU Delft comprises eight faculties, unique laboratories, research institutes and schools.
Date of entry: 27/03/2008
Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2500 - 3000
Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 2558
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: Four years
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week, free high-speed Internet access from home, and the option of assembling a customized compensation and benefits package (the 'IKA'). Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.For more information about this position, please contact Martijn Kuit, phone: 31 (0)15-2781906, e-mail: m.kuit@tudelft.nl. To apply, please e-mail a detailed CV along with a letter of application before 25 April , 2008 to Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management, P&O department, attn. Mrs. M. Koning, P.O. Box 5015, 2600 GA Delft. Or by email, send your application to: vacature-tbm@tudelft.nl. When applying for this position, make sure to mention vacancy number ATTBM08-005.
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Martijn Kuit/DCE
Telephone number: 31 (0)15-2781906
E-mail address: m.kuit@tudelft.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:Application
You can apply for this job before 25-04-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
Mirjam Koning, P&O Office
E-mail: vacature-tbm@tudelft.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber ATTBM08-005.
