Doctoral Researcher (PhD Student) in Management of Transformation in Market 4.0
Join a research project investigating digital platform ecosystems and organizational change at the UEF Business School.
Best for:Best for candidates with a Master's degree in Management, International Business, or Marketing interested in digital ecosystems.
Overview
The University of Eastern Finland is seeking a highly motivated Doctoral Researcher to join the 'Management of Transformation in Market 4.0' project. This research initiative explores how digital platform ecosystems restructure business landscapes and influence organizational change, with a particular focus on the retail sector. The successful candidate will contribute to theoretical and empirical research, collaborate within a multidisciplinary consortium, and publish findings in top-tier journals. The position is a full-time, three-year fixed-term appointment starting in January 2027, based at the Kuopio campus.
What you'll do
- Collect case study data from industry experts and decision-makers.
- Gather and synthesize data from secondary sources.
- Perform rigorous analysis of collected empirical data.
- Analyze relevant academic literature to theorize empirical findings.
- Publish research results in high-impact, top-tier journals.
- Collaborate and network within a broad multidisciplinary research consortium.
- Participate actively as a member of the IBS research group.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree in Management, International Business, or Marketing.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; excellent written and spoken proficiency required.
Instruction: English
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Ability to conduct independent academic research.
- Experience with research methods relevant to business studies.
- Must hold a Master's degree or equivalent qualifying for doctoral studies.
- Must be eligible to apply for the right to pursue postgraduate studies at the UEF Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-15 (UTC+3)
Submit your application via the university's electronic application form. Ensure all required documents are attached in English, except for degree certificates which may be in Finnish.
- CV
- List of publications
- Motivation letter (1-2 pages)
- Degree certificate and transcript of records
- Language proficiency certificates
Contact
Lauri Paavola· Senior Researcher
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