Atlantic Technological University
Job title:
PhD Opportunity: An exploration of the interactions and relationships between key stakeholders within entrepreneurial ecosystems (IDEAS 2)
Company
Atlantic Technological University
Job description
Job Information Organisation/CompanyAtlantic Technological University DepartmentResearch Research FieldOtherEconomics » Other Researcher ProfileFirst Stage Researcher (R1) CountryIreland Application Deadline29 Apr 2024 – 17:00 (Europe/Dublin) Type of ContractNot Applicable Job StatusNot Applicable Hours Per WeekFull Time Study Offer Starting Date2 Sep 2024 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?European Union / Next Generation EU Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?NoOffer DescriptionThe Higher Education Authority (HEA) Technological University Research and Innovation Supporting Enterprise, Scheme (TU RISE) is co-financed by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) via the Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021- 27 and the Northern & Western Regional Programme 2021-27.Funding for this Project includes:
- A student stipend (usually tax-exempt) valued at €22,000 per annum
- Annual waivers of postgraduate tuition fee
- Extensive research training programme
- Support for travel, consumables and dissemination expenses
The Postgraduate Research Programme in Innovation, Digitalisation, Enterprise and Society (IDEAS), funded under TU RISE, offers 12 PhD research scholarships to commence in 2024. Each project will include an enterprise placement of minimum 12 weeks duration.Project (IDEAS 2): An exploration of the interactions and relationships between key stakeholders within entrepreneurial ecosystemsIt is now accepted among policymakers that for entrepreneurs to be successful, there needs to be a conducive ecosystem. Within the literature, there has been a limited focus on the interactions and relationships between key domains/elements/actors within ecosystems. Although conceptual advancement has been extensive, empirical studies fall short of examining many of the dynamic processes central to the development of ecosystems. We cannot assume that entrepreneurial ecosystems that make up ATU’s hinterland are the same or can be understood using a standard framework. Each ecosystem will have a different system of interactions and relationships between stakeholders (Stephens et al., 2022). This PhD will use the work of Isenberg (2010) and Stephens et al. (2022) to frame a study of ecosystems in Ireland. The PhD will include: 1) A systematic literature review; 2) 3/5 case study ecosystems based on two stages of interviews with key stakeholders; and an industry Case Study to test the emergent findings/framework in real-time, in a real-world setting (as part of the placement). Tackling the weakest elements of entrepreneurial ecosystems is likely to provide the most efficient and effective way of improving the overall quality of the entrepreneurial ecosystems that exist within ATU’s hinterland (Ács et al., 2014; Round et al., 2017). The PhD project responds to significant gaps in the emergent literature.The overall aim is to: Explore the functioning of entrepreneurial ecosystems and how to sustainably resource our ecosystems. There are four key objectives:1. Undertake a systematic literature review of models, frameworks and case studies related to the emergent topic of entrepreneurial ecosystems.2. Identify and profile a small number of ecosystems to create a diverse set of case study locations.3. Undertake qualitative research with key stakeholders in each case study location. The data collection will focus on:i. Interactions and relationships between stakeholdersii. Resourcing across key domains4. Develop appropriate best practice for the design and management of entrepreneurial ecosystems with theoretical, managerial and policy implications.Requirements/QualificationsA minimum of 2.1 honours degree (Level 8) in a relevant discipline.Project Duration:48 months (PhD)Preferred Location:ATU Donegal, Letterkenny campusApplications:Application Form / Terms of Conditions can be obtained on the website:The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm, (GMT) Monday 29th April, 2024.Only selected applicants will be called for an online interview (shortlisting may apply).RequirementsResearch Field Other Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalentSkills/QualificationsA minimum of 2.1 honours degree (Level 8) in a relevant discipline.Languages ENGLISH Level GoodAdditional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Atlantic Technological University Country Ireland City ATU Donegal, Campus GeofieldWhere to apply WebsiteContact CityLetterkenny (Preferred) WebsiteStreetATLANTIC TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY E-Mail[email protected]STATUS: EXPIRED
Expected salary
€22000 per year
Location
Letterkenny, Co Donegal
Job date
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 03:11:24 GMT
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