Postdoc Position in Management

Radboud University

Department: Nijmegen School of Management, Radboud University
Employment: 1.0 FTE
Gross Monthly Salary: €3,546 – €5,538
Required Background: PhD
Application Deadline: 22 February 2026

Project Overview

Join Radboud University as a postdoctoral researcher driving ScaleUA, an international Horizon Europe initiative strengthening Ukraine’s tech infrastructure and shaping innovation, strategy, and governance across Europe.

ScaleUA is a Coordination and Support Action focused on rebuilding and integrating Ukraine’s technology infrastructure into the European innovation ecosystem. The project involves:

• Innovation systems analysis
• Infrastructure mapping
• Governance design
• Investment prioritisation across energy, digital technologies, and health sectors

The project is coordinated by Radboud University and implemented by an international consortium of academic, policy, and industry partners from Ukraine and Europe.

As a postdoctoral researcher, you will play a central role in the project, embedded in a policy-facing, international research environment at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and public governance.

Responsibilities

You will:

• Lead the operational coordination of the project
• Coordinate consortium partners and contribute to overall project coherence
• Contribute to the design of the project’s analytical framework
• Co-develop and support research activities related to governance models, investment prioritisation, and EU alignment pathways
• Assist in translating research findings into policy-relevant insights and advice
• Draft policy reports and analytical outputs for stakeholders
• Support stakeholder engagement activities (workshops, pilots)
• Contribute to academic publications based on project work

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a candidate who combines strong analytical skills with the ability to work in a complex, policy-relevant research environment. You have:

• A PhD (or nearly completed PhD) in strategy, economics, innovation studies, political economy, public policy, or a closely related field
• Experience with research on innovation systems, infrastructure, governance, or industrial policy
• Strong qualitative and/or mixed-method research skills
• Excellent writing skills, producing academic and policy-facing outputs
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and coordinate with international partners
• Interest in applied research at the intersection of academia, policy, and societal impact
• Experience with EU-funded projects or work in post-crisis/transitional contexts (advantageous but not required)
• Ukrainian and/or Russian language skills (a plus)

Employment Conditions

• Contract: Temporary, 32 months
• Salary: Salary scale 10.0–10.5 (based on education and experience, 38-hour week)
• Additional Benefits:
  • 8% holiday allowance
  • 8.3% end-of-year bonus
  • Extra days off: choose between 30 or 41 annual leave days
  • Flexible working hours, work-from-home options
  • Exchange income for extra leave days, sports membership reimbursement
  • 34% discount on sports and cultural activities
  • Pension plan
  • Training and development schemes

Work Environment

You will be based at the Strategy Section within the Department of Business Administration at Nijmegen School of Management.

Nijmegen School of Management:

• Over 4,500 students and 450 employees
• Conducts research in strategy, innovation, governance, economics, political science, public administration, human geography, and environment
• Focus on sustainability, responsible governance, and societal impact

Radboud University:

• Committed to groundbreaking research, high-quality education, and inclusivity
• Promotes an international, diverse, and collaborative research community

Application Process

• Applications can be submitted only via the online application button
• Address your letter of application to Dr. Killian Mc Carthy
• First interviews: Monday 2 March 2026
• Second interviews: Monday 9 March 2026
• Preferred start date: May or June 2026

Please note: Acquisition in response to this vacancy will not be appreciated.

Contact for further information:
Dr. K.J. Mc Carthy
Email: killian.mccarthy@ru.nl

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