Postdoctoral Researcher (AI, Energy & Entrepreneurship Education Innovation)

Euraxess; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

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Job summary

FUNDACIÓ ESADE - UNIVERSITAT RAMON LLULL is seeking a highly creative research-oriented professional to join a European Commission–funded project. The role focuses on designing, developing, and implementing an innovative executive education program at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Energy Systems, and Entrepreneurship.

Work spans program design, instructional innovation, and experimental learning methodologies within applied research.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent research experience in business, innovation, entrepreneurship, education, AI applications, or related fields.
• Knowledge of energy sector desirable.
• Experience in research, instructional design, educational innovation, or applied academic projects.
• Strong understanding of AI applications in business and education, with experimental mindset.
• Ability to design and evaluate innovative learning methodologies grounded in empirical research.
• Experience collaborating in multidisciplinary research environments.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research-based co-design of an innovative educational program integrating AI, energy transition, and entrepreneurship.
• Design and implement experiential, data-informed learning methodologies.
• Investigate and integrate AI as a research object and enabling tool in learning processes.
• Support faculty in translating research-driven design into engaging, evidence-based learning experiences.
• Act as a research-informed teaching assistant during program delivery.

Skills

PhD in management/AI

Research design

Educational innovation

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

Organisation/Company FUNDACIÓ ESADE - UNIVERSITAT RAMON LLULL Research Field Technology Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 4 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 28 Sep 2026

Offer Description

We are seeking a highly creative and research-oriented professional to join a European Commission–funded project focused on the design, development, and implementation of an innovative executive education program at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Energy Systems, and Entrepreneurship.

The role is situated within an applied research and innovation context in education, combining program design, instructional innovation, and experimental learning methodologies. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of a cutting-edge, AI‑enhanced learning ecosystem and collaborate closely with academic faculty and industry stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the research-based co-design and development of an innovative educational program integrating AI, energy transition, and entrepreneurship, grounded in emerging industry trends and pedagogical innovation.
• Design and implement experiential and data-informed learning methodologies, including simulations, venture creation frameworks, and multi‑agent learning environments involving entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate actors.
• Investigate and integrate Artificial Intelligence as both a research object and an enabling tool within the learning process (e.g., AI-supported decision-making, collaborative platforms, and adaptive learning systems).
• Support faculty in translating research‑driven program design into engaging, evidence-based learning experiences across executive education formats (in‑person, hybrid, and digital).
• Act as a research‑informed teaching assistant during program delivery, contributing to session facilitation, learning design evaluation, and student engagement analysis.
• Contribute to the design and execution of experimental academic interventions, such as startup labs, investment simulations, pitch experiments, and applied challenges in collaboration with industry partners.
• Engage in continuous research and iterative improvement of the program through feedback analysis, learning analytics, and emerging educational technologies.

Requirements

Research Field Management sciences Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent research experience in business, innovation, entrepreneurship, education, AI applications, or related fields. Knowledge of the energy sector is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in research, instructional design, educational innovation, or applied academic projects.
• Strong understanding of AI applications in business and education, with a research‑oriented and experimental mindset.
• Ability to design and evaluate innovative learning methodologies grounded in empirical or practice‑based research.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with experience collaborating in multidisciplinary research environments (academia, industry, and policy stakeholders).
• Comfortable working in dynamic, project‑based, and research‑intensive environments, particularly within EU‑funded initiatives.

Where to apply

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