Postdoc in Innovation management for circular solutions

KTH Royal Institute of Technology; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

KTH Royal Institute of Technology is seeking a postdoctoral fellow in Innovation Management for Circular Solutions. The position is integral to advancing research on circular resource flows and fostering partnerships with industry leaders including Traton/Scania and AstraZeneca.

The ideal candidate should possess a doctoral degree and have demonstrated scientific excellence. Responsibilities include exploring innovation processes and contributing to empirical studies that enhance strategic outcomes in circular economies.

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Qualifications

• Demonstrated scientific excellence.
• Strong understanding of diversity and equal opportunity.
• Experience in communication of research and development work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on circular innovations and resource flows.
• Collaborate with industry partners on sustainable value chains.
• Develop research-based guidelines for organizations.

Skills

Scientific excellence

Collaboration skills

Communication of research

Education

Doctoral degree or equivalent

Job description

Postdoc in Innovation management for circular solutions

KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Industrial Engineering and Management

We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow who wants to contribute to the development of the circular industry of the future through research on innovation, resource flows and industrial ecosystems. The position offers a unique opportunity to combine scientific research with close collaboration with leading industrial companies in the transition towards more sustainable and resilient value chains.

The research focuses on how established companies can develop system‑building innovations for circular resource flows and longer product lifespans. Central research questions concern innovation processes, obstacles and opportunities for circular business models, and collaboration between companies, decision‑makers and other actors in innovation ecosystems. Particular interest is directed at how strategies for circular resource flows affect both innovation work and actual material and product flows.

The project includes empirical studies and development of research‑based guidelines and tools for organizations. AI support for reverse logistics, decision‑making and value creation in circular systems constitutes an important research area. The research relates to innovation management and management and organization of product development, including processes and methodology.

The position is part of KTH's PROCEED initiative in Södertälje, which creates a unique environment for research collaboration with Traton/Scania and AstraZeneca. Regular physical presence in Södertälje is an important part of the position to enable close collaboration with industrial partners.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• You have demonstrated scientific excellence.
• You are independent, collaborative, and have a strong understanding of diversity, equal opportunity, and gender equality issues.

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline.
• Teaching abilities, and possess a strong ability to communicate research and development work.
• Experience in contributing to the societal impact and utilization of research results is also considered an advantage.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Equality, diversity and equal opportunities are essential to KTH’s core values as a university and public authority.

About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, two years.

It may be the case that a position at KTH is classified as a security‑sensitive role in accordance with the Protective Security Act (2018:585). If this applies to the specific position, a security clearance will be conducted for the applicant in accordance with the same law with the applicant's consent. In such cases, a prerequisite for employment is that the applicant is approved following the security clearance.