Are you interested in researching the wider technological, organizational, and societal challenges and opportunities of DLT? Then we would like to get to know you. Job descriptionWhen it comes to DLT (Blockchain), organizations are required to resolve technological, innovation, governance, and stakeholder management challenges at the organizational (internal innovation development and management), ecosystem (alliances, platform emergence) and societal level (government, user adoption). Consequently, industry and research bodies must join forces and share expertise to properly investigate the phenomenon and maximize the societal and economic impact of DLT for EU and global entities. Project 6 - Blockchain for responsible business I: planet (DC-6) The main purpose of this project is to improve our understanding of how blockchain can drive responsible business behaviour. Businesses around the world are under ever increasing pressure by a more critical and ethically aware society. CSR is a board room top priority. Blockchain and Multi-Party technology is on track to become a key driver for these companies to prove their stakeholders that they can adhere to these higher ethical standards by improving transparency, security and traceability throughout their supply chains. Initial hypotheses on where blockchain can be applied for more responsible businesses considering our planet are: a) Sustainability: blockchain can be applied to provide transparency on the sustainability practices incl. carbon emissions of (consumer) products. Consumers can even become part of the ecosystem and incentivized to join companies in reducing carbon footprints, b) Multiparty Decarbonization: how blockchain and multiparty systems provide ways for consortiums/ecosystems/value chains to identify opportunities to reduce “waste” and emissions (i.e., improved food recalls through granular traceability, optimized logistics through multiparty supply network, etc.). During this project the DC will follow a secondment to NEXT, an SME exploring novel applications of technology and sustainability. Specifically, they will be involved in the ECOCOIN initiative of NEXT. Requirements
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What are we offering?A challenging position in a socially involved organization. On full-time basis the remuneration amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of €2,541 (PhD)
Funding: The EU studentships are funded through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA). They consist of tuition fees (if applicable), as well as a Doctoral Stipend. Additional research, travel and support funding is also available. Studentships will be 3 years full-time, with the possibility for partially funded/unfunded extensions. About Vrije Universiteit AmsterdamThe ambition of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is clear: to contribute to a better world through outstanding education and ground-breaking research. We strive to be a university where personal development and commitment to society play a leading role. A university where people from different disciplines and backgrounds collaborate to achieve innovations and to generate new knowledge. Our teaching and research encompass the entire spectrum of academic endeavor – from the humanities, the social sciences and the natural sciences through to the life sciences and the medical sciences. We are an inclusive university community. Diversity is one of our most important values. We believe that engaging in international activities and welcoming students and staff from a wide variety of backgrounds enhances the quality of our education and research. We are always looking for people who can enrich our world with their own unique perspectives and experiences. The School of Business and Economics (SBE) provides high-quality education and excellent research in business administration and economics with a focus on contributing to the social, economic and ecological challenges of our time. Whether it is the use of robots in society or big data, labour market participation or flexibility in the labour market, traffic jams or the housing market, flash crashes in the stock market or choice behaviour in gambling, leadership or change management: we believe in goal-oriented scientific research and understand that progress in academics, the business community and society is achieved through cooperation, openness and social responsibility. Application Are you interested in this position? Please apply via the application button and upload your curriculum vitae and cover letter until 01/04/2023. Job interviews will be planned in May 2023.
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