Ofertas de empleo de IESE BUSINESS SCHOOL

This research project is centered on the topic of Open Innovation, with a particular focus on Corporate Venturing Squads—a novel approach to innovation in which corporations collaborate with one another to more effectively engage and innovate with start-ups. This emerging model is exemplified by initiatives such as the 100+ Accelerator, Construction Start-up Competition, and MobilityXLab, which are driven by industry leaders including AB InBev, Coca-Cola, Cemex Ventures, Colgate-Palmolive, Ericsson, and the Volvo Group.

Our research aims to investigate the front-end of innovation within these multi-partner strategic alliances, applying a learning-oriented lens to better understand how this model differs from more traditional innovation mechanisms. We intend to define and conceptualize this emerging approach, grounding it through a comprehensive literature review and exploring it further through qualitative research.

The ultimate goal is to develop findings that are not only suitable for publication in a reputable academic journal but also contribute meaningfully to the broader research agenda on Corporate Venturing Squads, an initiative already underway at the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center.

We are looking for a Research Assistant (RA) that is willing and able to participate in various research projects. The participation of the RA is required at different stages of the projects: from data collection to data analysis, data reporting, and the writing of results.

We do not expect the RA to know how to collect, analyze and report data, but to have the ability and willingness to learn.

We look for a person who is versatile, in that she is willing to help in organizing research events (e.g. Academic conferences), contact with potential collaborators, and deal with providers and managers and executives in companies with whom we work with.

We look for a person who is genuinely interested in research and eager to learn. Who is willing to work autonomously and to put forward potential solutions to complex problems.

• We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to join our team. As a Research Assistant, you will support our team in conducting applied research projects in corporate innovation, technology transfer, and scale-ups as well as providing supporting in public-funded projects. Some examples of tasks that may involve:
  • Assist in gathering relevant research papers, articles, and publications related to ongoing projects, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the field.
  • Support in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data using various tools and techniques, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
  • Prepare reports, summaries, and presentations, effectively communicating research outcomes and insights to internal stakeholders and collaborators.
  • Gather data from databases – e.g. about startups.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to contribute to cross-functional research projects and ensure seamless coordination.
  • Continuously stay ahead of the latest advancements in relevant technologies and contribute insights to the team.
  • Other tasks related to the development of the Center and the school.

• Research Assistant (RA) will work independently and in collaboration with IESE Professors in research projects in the areas of economics / finance / marketing. RA will have 1 weekly meetings and energetic interactions with IESE Professors. The RA is not expected to be expert in all areas, rather will receive regular guidance and training from the Professor.
• Broadly, the candidate should be interested in working in: analyzing “big data”, online and social platforms, working with leading retailers in Europe, machine learning packages, econometric tools, GEO location data, consumer behavior experiments.
• The candidate should enjoy writing in English. Many projects are more intensive in writing (and less intensive in computer programming).
• The research is expected to be published in leading academic Journals, providing the RA with first-hand experience working from the start to the end with academic projects.