Researcher of Sustainable Business Models

The goal of the position is to participate in the implementation of research topics and projects in the field of sustainable business model development and circular economy.

Tasks:

1. Participate in the development of new Estonian and EU research and contract/tender grant proposals regarding sustainable business models.
2. Implement basic and applied research projects concerning sustainable business models and circular economy.
3. Substantially contribute to new basic and applied research projects of the Department, such as DEDYCATING (EU ERASMUS+; AI support for corporate circular economy training) and SOURCES (Interdisciplinary Center of Excellence), as well as potential future research projects.
4. Handle administration and management of Estonian and international-level research projects and proposals in sustainable business models and circular economy.
5. Conduct small-scale teaching and thesis supervision activities, preferably in both Estonian and English.
6. Participate in dissemination activities targeted towards professional and general media, primarily in Estonia.
7. Provide small-scale support for administrative research group tasks (e.g., event management, support of ERASMUS cooperations, etc.).

PhD degree

• Multi-disciplinary educational background combining social sciences and engineering.
• Experience in the management and implementation of basic and applied research projects in the field of sustainable business models and circular economy. 
• Experience in the development of basic and applied research proposals.
• Quantitative and qualitative methodological research experience.
• Working experience in interdisciplinary and international teams.
• Previous work experience in the private and/or public sector (e.g., ministry, municipality, international organization, educational sector) and/or NGO sector is appreciated.

To apply for the position, please send the following documents in English by 30.04.2025 at the latest by clicking “Apply Now” on the right:

• a motivation letter;
• documents proving that the candidate holds the required academic degree and has acquired the required education;
• a curriculum vitae and a list of publications;
• an academic portfolio, including a motivated self-evaluation regarding compliance with the requirements for the researcher position set out in the Academic Career Management Regulation, Annex 3 “Academic Evaluation Matrix” (shall be submitted by a university staff member only) or a free format evaluation of the academic activity undertaken so far and the competencies required for work (shall be submitted by an external candidate only); 
• any other documents deemed important by the applicant.

Regarding further information on the application documents and recruitment process please contact TalTech HR konkurss@taltech.ee.

The Department of Business Administration is part of the School of Business and Governance at Tallinn University of Technology. It has a strong international team, a diverse student body, and a broad interdisciplinary collaboration network. The department's teaching and research focus on various aspects of business management, including entrepreneurship and international business, organization and management, marketing, accounting, and sustainable supply chain management.

TalTech has a green and one of the most compact university campuses in Europe that includes the Tehnopol Tallinn Science Park. Low hierarchy, academic freedom and a balanced work and family life are valued at TalTech. The university provides individual development and training opportunities, material and non-material tokens of acknowledgement, sporting opportunities at TalTech Sports Club and all-staff activities.