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

Applied Economics II, Faculty of economics Organisation/Company univesitat de valencia Department Applied Economics II, Faculty of economics Research Field Economics Researcher Profile First Stage 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 Masters 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 Requirements Research Field Economics » Industrial economics Education Level Master Degree or equivalent Skills/Qualifications Candidates should hold a Masters 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr