Are you eager to work on uncovering the cognitive processes that drive strategic decision-making in inter-organizational relationships? Do you have what it takes to be our next PhD candidate in the exciting and evolving field of understanding strategic decision-making in inter-organizational relationship settings? Are you excited about pioneering innovative methodologies that leverage AI and experimental design to reshape our comprehension of human behavior and decision-making in the strategy and innovation field? If so, this PhD project opportunity awaits you, offering a chance to delve into the fascinating realm of strategic decision-making and push the boundaries of our understanding through cutting-edge research techniques.
Job Description This PhD project will tackle the primary challenge of unraveling the complexities of decision-making behaviors in forming, maintaining, and dissolving inter-organizational relationships. You will be at the forefront of the research group's efforts, contributing to understanding 'the microfoundations of managing and organizing collaborative innovation', where you will collaborate with like-minded experts in the field.
The research project revolves around the pivotal role of inter-organizational relationships within the broader ecosystem of organizations. These relationships significantly influence the strategic decisions managers make, particularly concerning their choices to form or join ecosystems. As organizations operate in a data-rich environment, conventional analytical methods are increasingly challenged. To address this complexity, the study capitalizes on the advancements in computational capabilities, particularly utilizing large language models followed by experimental investigations, ensuring a holistic approach that combines advanced computational techniques with empirical studies. Consequently, candidates with expertise in programming and familiarity with advanced language models will play a vital role in harnessing the potential of big data resources and transforming them into actionable, experimental scenarios. This multifaceted research approach promises to contribute to a deeper understanding of managerial decision-making within inter-organizational relationships and its implications for the contemporary business landscape.
You will be supervised by
dr. Maral Mahdad,
dr. Arjan Markus, and
dr.ir. Bob Walrave, who are part of the ITEM group at Eindhoven University of Technology. The PhD candidate will benefit from the vibrant group of existing PhDs and professors. In addition, the candidate will have the opportunity to join the emerging Hub for Open Innovation, which is currently being established with a mission to foster a stronger synergy between scientific expertise and practitioners.