Post-Doc Position in Technology Transfer and Commercialization in the FoodTech Industry

Post-Doc Position in Technology Transfer and Commercialization in the FoodTech Industry at the House of Innovation, Stockholm School of Economics (SSE)

Department of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology

The House of Innovation is looking for a dedicated scholar with a robust research background to join us for two years. The ideal candidate must be comfortable working collaboratively with a dynamic team. The position will be part of Plenty, an interdisciplinary project financed by the Swedish Research Council Formas on symbiotic and circular food provisioning (https://www.kth.se/plenty/plenty-a-centre-for-a-circular-and-symbiotic-food-provisioning-1.1399253 ). The position is a part of the Innovation Management work package and will focus specifically on knowledge transfer and commercialization. The candidate will be working primarily with Professor Valentina Tartari and Dr Maria Bustamante. The position comes with an option to teach and strong support to publish existing research from the PhD. 

The successful candidate has built a research agenda during their PhD and is keen to jointly publish in top tier journals. Furthermore, the funding context allows the exploration of real-life cases and the pursuit of exiting new research topics. A strong interest in circularity and the food industry is desirable. We welcome applications from researchers with expertise in either qualitative (case studies, interviews, and observations) or quantitative empirical methods (secondary data analysis, experiments), but a basic knowledge of both is required.  

The applicants must hold a PhD and show an ability and aspiration to publish manuscripts in the top journals of our field. Priority will be given to candidates with research relevant to the topics above. Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken) is a requirement. We expect the candidate to relocate to Stockholm. 

About the House of Innovation (HOI) 

The House is an interdisciplinary research, education, outreach, and venturing environment focused on innovation, digitalization and entrepreneurship. The foundation of any successful research environment is the quality of its research output. Where the House of Innovation distinguishes itself in this regard is in its dynamic research environment. Here, internationally competitive researchers are encouraged and supported to explore interdisciplinary nuances in their work and discover uncharted insights. With a strong commitment to developing talent we provide an excellent context and environment for postdoc scholars to advance their academic careers. https://www.hhs.se/en/research/research-houses/house-of-innovation/research/ 

About the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) 

The Stockholm School of Economics is the leading business school in the Nordics (Financial Times rankings). Enjoying a strong international reputation, the School is known for its ability to attract outstanding students and scholars from across the globe. World-class research forms the foundation of our educational offering, which includes Bachelor, Master, PhD, MBA, and executive programs. About 1800 students (excluding executive programs) are enrolled at SSE. Programs are developed in close cooperation with the business and research communities, providing graduates with a solid basis for attaining leading positions in a broad range of organizations, as well as for business venturing. The School is accredited by EQUIS, certifying that all of its principal activities maintain the highest international standards, and is the only Swedish member institution of the worldwide business school alliances CEMS, GNAM and PIM, contributing to the high level of quality for which SSE is known.

SSE is committed to a balanced gender distribution and values a variety of backgrounds and experiences among our employees. We therefore welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, disability, sexual orientation, age, or religion or other beliefs.  

How to apply: 

Formal submission will be via the SSE Varbi online platform. To apply, please submit the following documents: 

1. A cover letter articulating the candidate’s fit with the position description, including research interests and teaching experience.
2. A curriculum vitae
3. A separate document listing both published articles (if any) and articles submitted to journals.
4. Copies of representative research.
5. Names and contact information for three persons willing to provide references.

Your application should be received by 20th November, 2025. 

The earliest starting date for the positions is February 1st, 2026.

For further questions please contact Professor Valentina Tartari (valentina.tartari@hhs.se)  

For HR-related questions: Emma Hellsten (emma.hellsten@hhs.se)  

Type of employment Special fixed-term employment

Contract type Full time

First day of employment The earliest starting date for the positions is February 1st, 2026

Salary According to agreement

Number of positions 1

Full-time equivalent 100

City Stockholm

County Stockholms län

Country Sweden

Reference number 2025/66

Contact

• Professor Valentina Tartari, (valentina.tartari@hhs)
• For HR-related questions: Emma Hellsten, (emma.hellsten@hhs.se)

Published 17.Oct.2025

Last application date 20.Nov.2025

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