Postdoc: Engineering Leadership Pathways Research

DTU - Technical University of Denmark; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 540,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Management invites applications for a postdoctoral position within Engineering Leadership Pathways. The successful candidate will explore how engineers leverage technical expertise to lead organizational change in technology‑intensive firms.

The project combines sociology of organizations, STS, and leadership studies, with opportunities to contribute teaching materials and case‑based learning for engineering students. A PhD is required.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field (e.g., sociology of organizations, management, STS, strategy‑as‑practice).
• Strong track record in qualitative research, case studies, and scholarly writing.

Responsibilities

• Investigate how leadership is practiced in technology‑intensive firms.
• Examine how digital technologies and AI influence knowledge production and decision‑making.
• Contribute to development of teaching cases and educational materials.

Skills

Qualitative research methods

Interviews

Case study research

Academic writing

Sociology of organizations

Education

PhD or equivalent

Tools

NVivo

Job description

DTU Management invites applications for a postdoctoral position within Engineering Leadership Pathways. The successful candidate will explore how engineers leverage technical expertise to lead organizational change in technology‑intensive firms.

The project combines sociology of organizations, STS, and leadership studies, with opportunities to contribute teaching materials and case‑based learning for engineering students. A PhD is required.