Job University of Twente - Post Doc - researcher biomedical technology assessment and entrepreneurship

Research

The general objective of the research is to increase the likelihood of market success of biomedical start-ups by developing and validating scientific methods for early medical technology assessment (MTA) that fit the company’s business development and its knowledge conversion capabilities. It is expected that this 2-year research project provides important insights in the integration of entrepreneurship theory and medical technology assessment and results in publications in ISI entrepreneurship, management and MTA journals. To achieve this, we provide you with access to start-up/spin-off firms and a unique and rich database of life sciences and genomics firms. 

The work will be carried out within the departments of Health Technology and Services Research (HTSR) and Knowledge Intensive Entrepreneurship (NIKOS) and builds on the extensive, combined experience of the groups in medical technology assessment and entrepreneurship research. You will be part of a team of enthusiastic colleagues. The research groups are closely linked with the renowned biotech-, nanotech- and health institutes of the University of Twente.

Profile

We are looking for a talented post doc researcher (PhD) with a relevant background in economics (e.g. health economics or innovation economics), management, econometrics or technology assessment,  who is interested to work in the new and rapidly developing field of biomedical entrepreneurship and technology assessment. Experience with quantitative analysis or decision- analytic modelling is a prerequisite.

Employment conditions

University of Twente. A place where talent emerges and develops. Students and staff are our valued core. Approximately 3000 scientists and professionals work together on groundbreaking research, relevant innovation and inspiring education for more than 8,500 students.

The School of Management and Governance (SMG) is a growing school that strives to hold a leading position in the field of business and social sciences and to do joint education and research with the technical schools of the University of Twente. The school focuses on management, governance, innovation, technology and entrepreneurship. In all these fields, the school provides bachelor, master and professional development programmes. In addition, scientific and applied research is carried out in various branches, such as health care, higher education, banking, and services business. Research is accommodated within the university research institutes: The Institute for Governance Studies (IGS), and the Centre for Telematics and Information Technology (CTIT). The school has approximately 350 staff and 2,200 students.

For further details relating to this position, see http://www.mb.utwente.nl/, http://www.mb.utwente.nl/htsr/ or http://www.utwente.nl/nikos.