Ph.D. Student Position In Technology Management and Economics
Reference number 2009/15
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Application deadline 2009-03-25
Within the Department of Technology Management and Economics, it is important for both our research and teaching to provide new insights into how companies develop their business models in response to a growing market awareness of sustainability.
Description of the research project
"Green changes in construction business models": the overall aim of this project is to study how existing business models in the construction sector have been affected and changed in recent years as a consequence of greater ecological awareness within firms, among their customers and suppliers; in response to changes in relative prices for resources, and changes in government regulations and policies. Which are the characteristics of the changes in business models, e.g. moving activities to or from suppliers or designing new contractual incentives? How are these business model changes to be derived from the original knowledge bases of firms and the successive learning they undergo when carrying out projects that incorporate green elements, such as waste reduction or energy management? Which is the relative strength of the underlying factors that have driven the changes in business models? Which are the typical sources of new (primarily ecological) knowledge relied upon by firms who change their business models?
The project is financed primarily by Formas, the Swedish Research Council for Environment, Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning, and it will be carried out in cooperation between the Service Management research group and the Management and Economics of Innovation research group.
Job description
As a Ph.D. student you are employed by Chalmers and will receive a salary according to current salary agreements. A maximum of 20% of your time will be devoted to other duties at the department, mainly teaching. The remaining time will be devoted to your own courses and research within the project and you are expected to obtain a Ph.D. within a maximum of 5 years.
Qualifications
Applicants to this position must have a good knowledge of technology and economics together with an understanding of business aspects. Knowledge of construction processes and of sustainability issues is desirable. A suitable background is a Master of Science (Swedish: civilingenjör) or an equivalent degree. Good knowledge of English and at least some Swedish is required. An ability to think analytically and to plan research work is essential for the position, as well as a talent for collaborating and also for communicating your research.
Application procedure
The application shall be written in English and include the following items:
1.. An application of a maximum of one A4 page containing your specific qualifications for the position
2.. Attested copies of education certificates, including grade reports and other documents
3.. Curriculum Vitae
4.. Letters of recommendation and name of reference persons (optional)
The application shall be sent electronically as pdf or zipped documents. Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.
If any material is not available electronically or cannot be transferred to pdf format, the material can be sent as a hard copy to Registrar. The applicants name and the reference number (2009/15) must be written on the first page of the application.
Address:
Registrar
Chalmers University of Technology
SE-412 96 Göteborg
Sweden
Further information
For additional information please contact:
Professor Jan Bröchner, e-mail: jan.brochner@ chalmers. se, tel: 031 772 54 92, or
Associate Professor Magnus Holmén, e-mail: magnus.holmen@ chalmers. se, tel: 031-772 12 06
Union representatives
a.. SACO: Jan Lindér
b.. ST: Marie Wenander
c.. SEKO: Ralf Berndtsson
All reachable via Chalmers exchange: +46 31 772 10 00
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