POSITIONS: PhD and Post Doc Position at MPI of Economics Jena Germany

[entrepreneurship-phd at lists.uni-due.de]

From: Erik Monsen [mailto:monsen at econ.mpg.de] 
Date: Thu 16 Nov 2006 13:58

Ph.D. position and postdoctoral research position in entrepreneurship 
research at Max-Planck Institute of Economics, Jena, Germany:

We are looking for a highly motivated Ph.D. student and a post-doctoral 
researcher interested in entrepreneurship research. The research will 
focus on the commercialization of science, specifically academic 
entrepreneurship and patenting behaviour of scientists. Experience in 
empirical analysis, theoretical modelling, and survey research is 
desirable. Candidates will support a new research project 
"Commercialization of Science."

Candidates for the Ph.D. position should have a Diploma/Master's degree 
or equivalent in economics or business; candidates for the postdoctoral 
research position should have a Ph.D. or doctoral degree in economics or 
business. It is advantageous if candidates have experience in 
entrepreneurship or innovation research. Both positions are initially 
limited to two years with the option of a third year. Successful 
candidates are expected to start as soon as possible. We encourage 
people, regardless of nationality, to apply. Fluency in English is required.

Salary follows the guidelines of the German TVöD-Bund. The doctoral 
student is a 50% position.

To be considered, please send your application, including CV, a short 
description of your research experience and motivation, as well as 
contact details for two references to:

Max Planck Institute of Economics
Department of Entrepreneurship, Growth and Public Policy
Prof. Dr. David Audretsch
Kahlaische Str. 10
07745 Jena, Germany

For more information, contact Dr. Pamela Mueller (pmueller at econ.mpg.de)
Information about Max Planck Institute of Economics: www.econ.mpg.de

Deadline for application: December 1, 2006