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The Department of Industrial Economics, which is responsible for education and research in industrial economics and management, is one of six departments at the Faculty of Engineering Sciences. The department consists of an international and interdisciplinary group of about 25 employees and a number of affiliated researchers. The research covers several areas, including (1) entrepreneurship, technological change and industrial dynamics, (2) leadership and governance in innovative and technology-intensive organizations, (3) productivity, optimization and efficiency, and (4) implementation and use of innovative energy solutions.
This doctoral position is linked to the research project WorkFlex+ with a focus on the future sustainable and resilient hybrid working life. The project is funded by KK-stiftelsen and is conducted in close collaboration with leading technology-intensive companies such as Ericsson, Telenor, SONY, Storebrand, NKT, Consid, and CodeScene.
Job Description
The doctoral candidate will work within the WorkFlex+ research project. The research focuses on how leadership, governance and organizational practices affect employees' well-being, engagement and long-term commitment to the organization in hybrid and distance-based work arrangements within technology-intensive companies.
The work includes planning and conducting empirical studies in close collaboration with companies, which may include longitudinal surveys, interviews, focus groups, observational studies and/or analysis of organizational data. The doctoral candidate is expected to contribute to the development of new knowledge about how organizations can design sustainable and resilient hybrid workplaces that support both the organization's goals and employees' needs.
The work includes collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, scientific publication in international journals and conferences, and presentation of research results to both academic and industrial audiences. The research is conducted in close collaboration with company partners and also includes participation in the project's Community of Practice and other co-production activities.
The doctoral position may include, in addition to work on the research project and doctoral education, teaching and/or other departmental work corresponding to no more than 20 percent of working time.
Eligibility Requirements
To be employed as a doctoral candidate, the applicant must be or be admitted to doctoral level education.
Eligible for admission to doctoral level education in industrial economics and management is someone who has completed an advanced level degree in economics or technical/mathematical-natural sciences, or who has otherwise acquired knowledge to be able to benefit from doctoral level education in the subject.
Meritorious Competencies and Experience
In addition to the requirements described in the job description and the eligibility requirements for employment, the following documented degrees, competencies and experience are considered meritorious:
Focus on/specialization in organization, management, HR and/or behavioral science studies.
Interest in hybrid work, leadership, work environment and/or organizational development.
Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative research approaches.
Experience with surveys, interviews and/or statistical analysis.
Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in English.
Experience collaborating with companies and other types of organizations.
Good ability to work independently as well as in teams.
Place of Work: Karlskrona.
Employment Extent: 100%.
Start Date: By agreement.
Duration: Fixed-term employment for up to 4 years of full-time research. The employment may include up to 20% other assignments, such as teaching, in which case the employment period can be extended to a maximum of 5 years.
Application Deadline: Submit your application no later than August 15, 2026.
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The Department of Industrial Economics, which is responsible for education and research in industrial economics and management, is one of six departments at the Faculty of Engineering Sciences. The department consists of an international and interdisciplinary group of about 25 employees and a number of…