PRR Project

Summary

Job descriptionThe Assistant Professor to be hired should have demonstrated initial scientific achievements and the capacity for independent research at the highest international level in the scientific domains of Economics, Econometrics and Finance, aligned with the research and training goals established at IST. A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree, as well as pedagogical aptitude, are prerequisites. Full commitment to do interdisciplinary research and the ability to lead cooperative research projects and to attract third-party funding are expected.The new assistant professor is expected to contribute to value creation for organizations and their stakeholders, fostering knowledge about the roles played by technology, knowledge and human resources in the formation of innovative firms and competitive regions, contributing to the formulation and assessment of policies in industry, science, and higher education, which contributes to the development of the scientific-disciplinary area.The key responsibilities associated with this position encompass:Developing a research agenda twinned with the Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Research Group of CEG-IST (SEI) and other relevant research groups.Ensuring the success of courses within training programs related to Engineering, Industrial Management, Management of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, with a specific focus on Quantitative Finance, Engineering Economics, Corporate Finance, Financial and Management Accounting, Corporate Control and Corporate Governance, and Econometrics;Exploring real-world applications, establishing and strengthening connections to society and internally within IST; Scientific profileThe following profile is set for this Assistant Professor:a. Educational background : a PhD in engineering and management, or in a related area.b. Research experience : should have demonstrated initial scientific achievements and the capacity for independent research at the highest international level in the scientific domains of Economics, Econometrics and Finance. Full commitment to do interdisciplinary research and the ability to lead cooperative research projects and to attract third-party funding are expected.c. Teaching experience : some teaching and supervising experience related to Economics, Econometrics and Finance.d. Additional requirements : evidence of industry collaboration, research project participation, science outreach, and contributions to the academic community in the areas of Economics, Econometrics and Finance.??????? RationaleThe strategic imperative behind hiring this Assistant Professor lies in the potential of his/her research to address real-world complexities in the areas of Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Strategy, and their relationship with industry dynamics, labour markets, and economic development.This expertise is recognised as critical for international scientific projects, as recent trends in the EU research program include sustainability objectives. The Assistant professor´s expertise has a high potential to foster applied research with industry, and to attract research and consultancy funding at the national and international levels.This appointment builds upon the tradition of IST, DEG and CEGIST, promoting diversity and fortifying the existing Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation Research Group.The recruitment of this assistant professor is crucial for making substantial contributions to the diverse areas outlined by DEG and CEGIST in their strategic plans. Additionally, it enables placing human resources in DEG in an area with deficit of tenure tracked professors for delivering its educational responsibilities.To attract top-tier researchers, the recruitment process will be conducted on a national and international scale, following a transparent and merit-based selection approach. A commitment to gender balance will be a central tenet of this process, ensuring an inclusive environment. The position will be open to researchers irrespective of gender, religion, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, political views, language, age, or nationality. This inclusive approach aims to create a diverse and vibrant academic community at IST.