University of Cambridge
Research Assistant/Associate in Business Model Innovation, Quantum Technologies and Productivity (Fixed Term)
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Applications are invited for a Research Assistant/Associate
Study the implications of business model innovation on productivity resulting from the adoption of quantum technologies and related digital technologies.
Quantum technologies are rapidly advancing from scientific propositions to commercial realities with the potential to transform economies and improve productivity whilst addressing society's grand challenges. For example, quantum computing is expected to solve intricate problems that are deemed impossible to solve using today's digital computers. The potential benefits include advancing health care with personalised medicine drug discovery, achieving net zero targets with new material discovery, better optimisation of manufacturing and logistics whilst enhancing machine learning capabilities. Quantum communication is expected to provide a significant improvement for secure communications. Quantum sensing and imaging provides improved means of sensing hard to reach infrastructure such as below ground level or brain imaging. Quantum clocks provide more accurate timing for optimising and providing resilience to critical national infrastructure.
The researcher will focus on making an advance to our understanding of the opportunities and challenges of business model innovation as firms experiment and learn to use quantum computing and communication technologies and sensing, imaging and timing applications. The study will involve analysis of the landscape across the UK and US in comparison with other major economies in order to build and scale up such quantum technologies. The research study will constitute interview based qualitative case analysis and workshops complemented with quantitative empirical data to enhance the research findings. Experience of working with quantum technology experts in firms, government and academia would be valuable in being able to deliver insights on this topic. The researcher will aim to provide academic and managerial insights on the business and technological aspects of quantum technologies.
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The Research Assistant/Associate will work within the Business Model Innovation Research Group (BMI Group) and related research groups at the Institute for Manufacturing within the Cambridge University Engineering Department and other relevant departments across the University.
Eligibility
Applications are invited from candidates who have (or are close to obtaining) a PhD in economics, management, engineering, science or related disciplines. Applicants with industry experience are encouraged to apply. Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.
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Salary Ranges
- Research Assistant: £33,002 - £35,608
- Research Associate: £37,694 - £46,049
Fixed-term:
The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.
Application Process
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- Ensure you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter in the Upload section of the online application.
- Additional documents not requested will not be considered.
- Submit your application by midnight on the closing date.
Contact Information
For technical queries related to the role: Chander Velu (cv236@cam.ac.uk)
For application process queries: Sophie Gough (sg523@cam.ac.uk)
Reference:
Please quote reference NM50754 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Eligibility to Work in the UK
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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