PhD Position: The Impact of AI on Business Operations in Knowledge-Intensive Technology Firms (AI)

TL;DR

PhD Position (AI/Business Operations): Investigating the transformation of core business functions in knowledge-intensive technology firms with an accent on strategic decision-making, financial management, and workforce design. Focus on developing empirically informed understandings of AI-driven organizational change using quantitative analysis and experimental designs.

Location: Must be based in or be able to relocate to Delft, Netherlands

Salary: €3,059 – €3,881 gross per month

Company

hirify.global is a top international university combining science, engineering, and design to address global challenges in energy, climate, mobility, health, and digital society.

What you will do

• Investigate how the integration of AI transforms core business functions including strategy, finance, HR, and innovation management.
• Analyze the adaptation of strategic decision-making and resource allocation in technology-driven firms.
• Develop a theoretically grounded understanding of AI-driven organizational change using a mix of research approaches.
• Conduct case studies, survey methods, and quantitative analysis of firm-level data.
• Collaborate within a research environment to produce high-quality scientific articles and a final thesis.

Requirements

• MSc or MPhil degree in Business Administration, Management Studies, Organizational Behavior, Innovation Science, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong academic performance and demonstrated potential for conducting high-quality research.
• Proficiency in quantitative research methods, statistical analysis, and working with large datasets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative within a collaborative environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully funded 4-year employment period (structured as two sequential contracts).
• Competitive salary increasing annually, plus 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
• Enrollment in the hirify.global Graduate School with a structured Doctoral Education Programme.
• Customizable compensation package, health insurance discounts, and monthly work cost contributions.
• Comprehensive relocation support via the Coming to Delft Service, including a Dual Career Programme for partners.

Hiring process

• Application submission including CV, motivational letter, Master thesis/research project, and academic transcripts.
• Two rounds of interviews (scheduled for June 19 and June 26).
• Knowledge security risk assessment conducted during the final stages of recruitment.