Postdoctoral Researcher in Innovation Management for Circular Solutions

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Responsibilities We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher who wants to contribute to the development of the future circular industry 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 toward 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, barriers and opportunities for circular business models, and collaboration between companies, decision-makers, and other actors in innovation ecosystems. Particular emphasis is placed on 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 constitute 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 Completed doctoral degree or foreign degree assessed as equivalent to a doctoral degree. This eligibility requirement must be fulfilled by the time the employment decision is made. You have documented scientific competence. You are independent, collaboration-oriented, and have a good understanding of diversity, equal treatment, and gender equality issues. Meritorious At the application deadline, no more than three years since the doctoral degree or a foreign degree assessed as equivalent to a doctoral degree was obtained. Pedagogical experience and good ability to communicate research and development work. Experience in contributing to research results being of benefit to society is also considered meritorious. We will place great emphasis on personal qualities. Become Part of KTH KTH shapes the future through education, research, and innovation. As a leading international technical university, we play an active role in driving and participating in the transition to a sustainable society. Here you have the opportunity to grow and develop in a creative and dynamic workplace with good working conditions and benefits. Gender equality, diversity, and equal conditions are a quality issue and a natural part of KTH's core values as a university and public agency. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work and develop at KTH. Trade Union Representatives Contact information for trade union representatives. Application You apply through KTH's recruitment system. As an applicant, you have primary responsibility for ensuring your application is complete when submitted. The application shall contain: CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge. Copy of degree certificate and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents are not issued in one of these languages. Brief description of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests, and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Maximum 2 pages long. The application must be received by KTH by the application deadline at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time). About the Employment The employment is permanent, but maximum two years A postdoctoral position is a limited-term qualifying employment with primary focus on research intended as a first career step after the doctoral degree. Other Information For information about the processing of personal data in connection with recruitment. An employment at KTH may be placed in a security classification. If this is the case for this particular employment, a security check of the applicant will be conducted in accordance with the Security Protection Act (2018:585) with consent. In these cases, a prerequisite for employment is that the applicant is approved after the security check. We decline direct contact from recruitment and staffing companies as well as job advertisement vendors.Responsibilities We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher who wants to contribute to the development of the future circular industry 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 toward 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…

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Stockholm

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26. 6. 2026

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5. 8. 2026

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