Doctoral Researcher in the MSCA Cofund DP-FOBI Doctoral Programme, Marketing

The Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies, Business School

Research theme: Strategic orientations driving bioeconomy transition in forest-based SMEs

University of Eastern Finland invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher position (4 years) in the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions COFUND Doctoral Programme for Advancing Forest-Based Bioeconomy (DP-FOBI). The position is based on Joensuu campus, and is expected to begin no later than 1 April 2027. Applications must be submitted no later than 10 August 2026.

Description of the research theme

This research project examines how different strategic orientations, such as market, innovation, and entrepreneurial orientation, support the bioeconomy transition in forest-based SMEs. The project focuses on how firms interpret external stimuli, including customer needs, technological devel...