PhD Scholarship in Industrial Economics: The Role of Technology Markets in Firms’ Global, Digital and Green Transition Strategies

Researcher (R1) Positions: PhD Positions Application Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country: Spain Type of Contract: Temporary Job Status: Full-time Hours Per Week: 35 Offer Starting Date: 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Applications are invited for a four-year, full-time PhD position linked to the research project The Role of Technology Markets in Firms’ Global, Digital and Green Transition Strategies . Firms increasingly rely on technologies developed outside their organizational boundaries, for example by licensing technologies, acquiring software and digital solutions, or collaborating with external technology providers . The project examines how firms access external technologies through these channels and how such access shapes their innovation, productivity, internationalization, digitalization, and environmental transition strategies . It also investigates how digital platforms and international technology trade are transforming technology markets, as well as how financial constraints and shortages of skills and technical expertise affect firms’ ability to benefit from externally sourced technologies. The project addresses questions such as: (i) how does access to externally developed technologies sources impact digital and green transformations within firms? (ii) How does access to digital and green technologies improve firms’ innovation, productivity and competitive advantages? (iii) how small-medium-size (SME) firms particularly exploit access to technology markets to improve their outcomes, (iv) which barriers and challenges prevent SMEs from digitalizing and becoming greener? (v) how does the trade of technologies impact the firm’s strategies and behavior? (v) how do online platforms condition the access to technologies? The selected candidate will develop an independent doctoral research project within the broader research agenda , under the supervision of members of the research team, and will enrol in the PhD Program in Industrial Economics at the University of Valencia . The position offers the opportunity to work on research questions at the intersection of industrial economics, innovation, international business, and firm strategy , using firm-level and other microeconomic data. The candidate will also have access to advanced methodological training, research seminars, international conferences, and interaction with an international network of researchers. The scholarship provides a gross monthly salary of €1,456 for four years , with a full-time workload of 35 hours per week . Requirements Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, or a closely related field . A strong interest in applied microeconomics, industrial economics, innovation, firm strategy, or international economics is desirable. Candidates should also have an interest in empirical research and quantitative methods Where to apply E-mail: abel.lucena@uv.es Requirements Research Field: Economics » Industrial economics Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent Skills/Qualifications: Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, or a closely related field . A strong interest in applied microeconomics, industrial economics, innovation, firm strategy, or international economics is desirable. Candidates should also have an interest in empirical research and quantitative methods Languages: ENGLISH Level: Good Additional Information Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: Universitat de Valencia Country: Spain State/Province: Valencia City: Valencia Postal Code: 46022 Street: Avenida de los Naranjos Contact State/Province: Valencia City: Valencia Website: https://www.uv.es Street: Avenida de los Naranjos, s/n Postal Code: 46022 E-Mail: abel.lucena@uv.es