We seek to further strengthen our internationally recognized research and teaching on the organizing of innovation processes. Therefore, we are looking for internationally oriented, ambitious, and collegial scholars who share our passion for innovation, organizing, and (digital) technology. We are specifically seeking candidates with strong research potential, demonstrated through high‑quality publications and a promising pipeline of studies aimed at leading international journals.
For this opening, we look for someone who will conduct high‑quality research and teaching focusing on the collaborative aspects of technology and innovation within and between organizations. Topics may include, for instance, the use of digital technology in innovation processes, the development of innovation ecosystems, digital platforms and infrastructures for innovation and experimentation, the use of AI in innovation processes, innovating with and for the natural environment, and organizing for system transformation. You are expected to engage with businesses and other societal stakeholders, in line with the School’s societal impact strategy.
Your duties- Initiating, conducting, and supervising high‑quality research
- Publishing in leading international journals and developing a strong record in external grant acquisition
- Teaching and coordinating courses in the BSc and MSc programs of the School of Business and Economics
- Contributing to the KIN Center for Digital Innovation through executive education, outreach, and collaboration with business and societal stakeholders
- Contributing to the Department and School through service and, eventually, committee work
- Being committed to obtaining a university teaching qualification or possessing one already
- A PhD in business administration, organization studies, innovation studies, industrial design or engineering, information systems, or a related social science discipline
- Strong qualitative and/or quantitative methodological skills
- A developing track record of high‑quality publications and a promising pipeline of papers aimed at leading journals in organization and innovation studies
- An ambitious research agenda related to themes such as the organization of technological innovation (including but not limited to digital technology), interorganizational collaboration and ecosystems, data and infrastructures, sustainable and responsible innovation, and societal grand challenges
- Experience in, and passion for, teaching in bachelor’s and master’s programs
- Interest in collaboration with industry partners and societal impact; experience with executive teaching is a plus
- Fluency in English; command of Dutch language is a plus
A challenging position in a socially engaged organization. At VU Amsterdam, you contribute to education, research and service for a better world. In return for your efforts we offer you the following:
- A salary of minimum €4.728,00 (Scale 11) and maximum €7.297,00 (Scale 12) gross per month, on a full‑time basis. The exact salary depends on your education and experience
- A position for at least 0.8 ft e. Your employment contract will initially last 18 months and can be converted into a permanent contract depending on performance in light of criteria formulated at the start of the contract. Candidates should be willing to acquire a basic qualification in teaching as demanded by Dutch universities (if they do not already have one)
- A full‑time 38‑hour working week comes with a holiday leave entitlement of 232 hours per year. If you choose to work 40 hours, you have 96 extra holiday leave hours on an annual basis. For part‑timers, this is calculated pro‑rata
- 8 % holiday allowance and 8.3 % end‑of‑year bonus
- A solid pension scheme (ABP)
- A contribution to commuting expenses
- An optional model for designing a personalized benefits package
We welcome applications from candidates committed to improving society through research and teaching. We are an inclusive community and believe that diversity and internationalisation contribute to the quality of our education, research and services. VU Amsterdam embraces diversity in all its forms.
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