Doctorate Researcher – Innovation Ecosystems & Citizen Engagement

About the role

This Doctorate Researcher position focuses on orchestrating innovation ecosystems and fostering citizen engagement to support sustainable transitions and data‑driven decision‑making. The role is embedded in a multidisciplinary environment that bridges technology, societal challenges, and behavioural analysis.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and develop conceptual frameworks on ecosystem orchestration and citizen engagement.
• Design and execute qualitative studies (interviews, case studies, focus groups) to map existing approaches and identify engagement drivers.
• Develop data‑driven decision‑support tools that model user behaviour, interaction, and engagement in complex socio‑technical contexts.
• Integrate mixed‑methods analyses, combining qualitative insights with quantitative techniques such as statistical modelling, segmentation, and machine learning.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including RTOs, academic partners, and industry stakeholders, to co‑create and test innovative solutions.

Required profile

• PhD degree in Industrial Engineering and Management or a closely related field.
• Experience in co‑creation, citizen engagement, and sustainability transitions research.
• Proficiency in qualitative methods (interviews, observation, qualitative data analysis).
• Strong programming and data‑analysis skills using Python, R, or equivalent tools.
• Ability to apply quantitative methods to real‑world data, including statistical modelling, segmentation, or machine learning.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English.

Required skills

• Python
• R
• Statistical modelling
• Machine learning
• Data analysis