About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Summary</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">The Institute for Innovation Science at Purdue University, in collaboration with the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) Regional Network Midwest, is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within both the Institute and AFRL, advancing the science of innovation through research, collaboration, and workforce development. The initial fiscal year appointment is for one year with the possibility of extension, up to a maximum of three years, contingent on funding.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">Although other duties may be assigned as needed, the individual selected for this position is expected to:</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">-Conduct research to understand innovation behaviors and processes and cultivate innovation ecosystems in complex organizations tackling multi-stakeholder, multi-attribute challenges.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">-Contribute to the Institute for Innovation Science's mission of empowering future leaders through Innovation Science education.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">-Collaborate with the AFRL Regional Network Midwest to support innovation and technological advancements.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">-Engage with AFRL scientists, engineers, and member partners to facilitate networking and collaborative research.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">About the Institute for Innovation Science:</span></span></span></b></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">Our mission is to advance society’s understanding of the mindsets, behaviors, tools, and methods employed in the innovative activity of individuals and organizations to drive desirable outcomes from inspiration to impact. Learn more about this emerging field and exciting institute here: <a href="https://engineering.purdue.edu/Innovation" style="color:#0563c1;text-decoration:underline">https://engineering.purdue.edu/Innovation</a></span></span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Education and Experience</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., Innovation / Technology Management, Business / Technology Strategy, Innovation Studies, Science & Technology Policy, Systems Engineering).</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">4-6 years research and development experience with primary authorship in peer-reviewed journal publications.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Strong background in research and innovation.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Track record of successful work on interdisciplinary teams.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">Experience with technological transitions is a plus.</span></span></span></li> </ul> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Skills</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Demonstrated mastery of written and verbal communication.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Excellent team collaboration skills.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Effective analytical and problem-solving abilities.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Proficiency in research methodologies and data analysis.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Experience teaching student and/or professional cohorts.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Working knowledge of natural language processing, topic modeling, sentiment analysis and artificial intelligence (particularly LLM) API integration</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">Familiarity with grant writing and funding acquisition is desirable.</span></span></span></li> </ul> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Benefits Eligibility</b></H2> </div><div>YES</div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>FLSA Status</b></H2> </div><div>Exempt</div></div></div>