Postdoctoral Researcher in Complexity-Aligned Innovation and Institutional Design

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Applications are invited for the position of Postdoctoral Researcher in Complexity-Aligned Innovation and Institutional Design. This exciting opportunity is ideal for researchers passionate about complexity theory, systems thinking, innovation governance, collective intelligence, and institutional design.

The position is part of the Business Finland-funded Tech-Enabled Institutional Innovation Project, offering researchers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge work on reimagining innovation systems for an era of systemic disruption.

Position

Postdoctoral Researcher – Complexity-Aligned Innovation and Institutional Design

About the Project

The project explores how innovation systems can evolve beyond traditional growth-focused models to become more adaptive, resilient, and responsive to complex societal challenges.

Researchers will investigate innovative governance models by integrating:

• Complexity and systems thinking

• Innovation studies

• Collective intelligence

• Institutional design

• Participatory and action research methods

The research will be conducted in close collaboration with Finnish and international innovation ecosystem stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will:

• Contribute to both conceptual and empirical research activities.

• Conduct qualitative research in real-world innovation environments.

• Carry out in-depth interviews and field-based research.

• Analyze innovation governance and institutional transformation.

• Collaborate with researchers, policymakers, and innovation ecosystem partners.

• Support the development of practical frameworks for complexity-aligned innovation systems.

Eligibility

The ideal candidate should have:

• A PhD in a relevant discipline.

• Strong background in complexity theory, systems thinking, innovation studies, or institutional design.

• Experience with qualitative and empirical research methods.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.

• Interest in interdisciplinary and participatory research.

Salary

• €4,160 – €4,300 per month

• Salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and experience in accordance with Aalto University salary guidelines.

Contract Duration

• 12–15 months (depending on the selected candidate's start date).

Work Location

• Finland

• Candidates are required to reside in Finland for the duration of the appointment.

Why Apply?

This position provides an opportunity to:

• Work on a high-impact international research project.

• Collaborate with leading experts in innovation and systems research.

• Engage with policymakers and innovation ecosystem stakeholders.

• Contribute to shaping future innovation governance and institutional transformation.

• Build expertise in interdisciplinary, policy-relevant research.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application through the official recruitment portal before the specified deadline mentioned in the official vacancy announcement.

Official Source: https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto