The successful candidate will join the Entrepreneurship Department, which studies the relationship and impact of entrepreneurial activity on regional competitiveness. In this frame of study, he/she will be under the supervision of the Department Director, carrying out activities in: Investigation research, Interaction with the various social and economic agents composing the Basque entrepreneurial ecosystem, and specialized Instruction in the area of creating and developing entrepreneurial projects. Will participate in international, national and local networks to develop various activities. Will also collaborate with researchers from the Institute’s other departments to develop a series of topics and specific activities. The general topics of study and conceptual foundations of the Entrepreneurship Department are:

Business demography.

Entrepreneurship with high potential: Innovation and internationalization of startup companies.

Intra-preneurial activity of existing businesses (spin-offs).

Entrepreneurial ecosystem and regional competitiveness.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. from a prestigious university. Should also have at least 7 years of experience and a demonstrated capacity for leadership and coordinating research groups. Must have previously contributed as both a leader and author in research projects with competitive external funding, and have authored books or articles published in renowned international journals. Should have a demonstrated academic recognition and access to networks of excellence.

Requirements: fluency in English and basic/intermediate knowledge of Spanish. Should also have experience in the following fields of knowledge: financial management for entrepreneurs; business angels and venture capital; and entrepreneurship and regional competitiveness.

The opening is for a full-time permanent position at the Basque Institute of Competitiveness. Can be completed with teaching at the Deusto Business School and/or University of Deusto, provided that all parties are interested (Orkestra included).

Remuneration will be based on the candidate’s merits and experience. Expected start date no: later than September 2010.

Candidates should apply via email to recruitment.orkestra@deusto.es, including the following information:

C.V.

List of publications

Copy of 3 recently published articles        

Description of current areas of research (description, scope, potential use for teaching; maximum 2 pages)

Minimum of three references (including contact info, email)