Doctoral researcher in textile project

The Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies, Business School are now inviting applications for the post of Doctoral Researcher (PhD Student) in International Business Models of Bio-based Textile Firms in the Marie-Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Training Network DESTINY. The position is expected to begin on 1 September 2024, or on 1 December 2024 at the latest.

The doctoral candidate will conduct research at the University of Eastern Finland (Kuopio campus, Finland) and will have the opportunity to make a research visit to Wageningen (the Netherlands) as part of the research project to improve our understanding on the developent and adaptation of bio-based business models.

As the research concerns an industry with cutting-edge technologies, the development of new approaches relevant to bio-based firms will be an integral part of your project.

• Skills

-An MSc degree in international business, management, or strategy.
 -A good command of the English language (IELTS grade min. 6.5, or equivalent).
 -Should not hold a doctoral degree.
 -Applicants for the PhD position should be in the first 4 years (full-time equivalent) of their research career. This 4-year period is calculated from the date of obtaining your MSc degree (or equivalent).
-Prior experience in international business education and research is a strong preference

• Application

Submit your application by using our electronic application form no later than 11 March 2024 by 24:00 (midnight) Finnish time (UTC+2).

Please note that you must include the following appendices in your application:
-A CV (https://tenk.fi/en/advice-and-materials/template-researchers-curriculum-vitae).
-Copies of your academic degree certificates / diplomas, and copies of certificates / diplomas relating to your language proficiency, if not indicated in the academic degree certificates/diplomas.
-A transcript of records.
-A motivation letter (max. 1 page).
-Other documents to demonstrate your merits for the position.

• Contact

For further information on the position, please contact Associate Professor Irina Mihailova by email, irina.mihailova@uef.fi.