YEAR PHD POSITION “Social foresight in social business model design”

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YEAR PHD POSITION “Social foresight in social business model design”

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Offer DescriptionUniversity: Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC)
Graduate Program: AEI International School, International Transitions and the Enterprise of Tomorrow
Research Laboratory: LIPHA – Laboratoire Interdisciplinary d’Études du Politique Hannah Arendt,
Équipe 2 «Transitions Internationales et Entreprises»
Supervisors: Professor François Grima (primary), Dr. Felipe Koch (secondary)
Secondments: UNINA University of Naples (Ramon Rispoli) and Eranos, Paris (Stéphane Hugon)
Host Organization: The AEI International School at UPEC, which offers the Graduate Research Program: International Transitions and
the Enterprise of Tomorrow, is dedicated to training researchers in applied research in Management, Economics, or Law to help
companies implement innovative solutions for tomorrow’s challenges. The research will take place within the LIPHA lab.
RESEARCH PROJECT
PROJECT TITLE: Social Foresight in Social Business Model Design
This PhD project is part of the SEIZMIC Doctoral Network, funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) under the
European Commission. It focuses on how social foresight can support the design and scaling of social business models. Social
foresight involves anticipating potential social changes and trends to inform strategic planning and decision-making in social
enterprises.
The research will begin with a critical review of social foresight as an element of SE scaling, followed by retrospective and realtime
case studies to understand its application in social business model design. The candidate will develop a social foresight
toolkit for social entrepreneurs and propose a framework for integrating social foresight into SE business models.
REQUIRED SECONDMENTS
The PhD candidate will undertake an academic secondment at UNINA University in Naples under the supervision of Ramon
Rispoli and a non-academic secondment with Stéphane Hugon from Eranos in Paris, providing a balanced blend of academic
and practical experience.
MSCA APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Recruited researchers must comply with the MSCA mobility rule: they must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work,
studies, etc.) in the country of the selected Host Institution for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the call
deadline. Compulsory national service and short stays such as holidays are not considered. For researchers wishing to reintegrate
from a third country, there must be direct mobility to an EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country.
ABOUT THE SEIZMIC DOCTORAL NETWORK
The SEIZMIC Doctoral Network aims to develop an interdisciplinary theoretical framework explaining the factors influencing SE
scaling through replication and imitation. It will evaluate the impact of social entrepreneurship business model design on scaling
outcomes, combining quantitative and qualitative assessments. The focus is on identifying design competencies that facilitate
scalability and examining how factors like social forecasting and impact measurement support scaling. Furthermore, the project
will investigate the intentions and actual outcomes of impact investors in supporting SE scaling in Europe. This involves longitudinal
case studies to understand how impact investments contribute to scaling, replication, and imitation of SE initiatives, as well as the
competencies needed by impact investors. The network will also develop an interdisciplinary model for professional learning and
curriculum development to enhance SE scaling. This includes training SE educators, conducting longitudinal trials of SE education, and assessing the role of feedback in supporting learning among social entrepreneurs, ultimately contributing to entrepreneurship
education. Finally, the network will propose and test a theoretical model on the role of digital ecosystems in SE scaling, exploring
bottom-up creativity, digital data politics, and collaborative networks. This also involves training and implementing an AI model
specialized in SE scaling.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN THIS PROJECT,
PLEASE REFER TO THE FOLLOWING WEB PAGES:
SEIZMIC-DN:
Aurora:
Université Paris-Est Créteil:
AEI International School:
To sign up for an online information session for all open SEIZMIC-DN PhD positions:CANDIDATE PROFILE
We are seeking candidates with a strong background in social sciences, management, or related fields, with an interest in social entrepreneurship and foresight. The ideal candidate will have completed a Master’s degree in a relevant field during the 2023-2024
academic year or earlier and should have experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods, scenario planning, and trend
analysis.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The selected candidate will integrate into the LIPHA research lab at UPEC, participate in its activities, and collaborate closely with other doctoral network members.
MAIN TASKS

• Participation in research work in collaboration with the supervisors.
• Qualitative data collection and analysis, primarily through futures studies methodologies and also through relevant other means.
• Dissemination of research findings mainly in the form of a doctoral thesis but also through presentations at international conferences

and to the public.

• Organization of workshops in cooperation with the research team

EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY
The PhD scholarship runs for three years, during which the PhD student is expected to contribute to the deliverables of the SEIZMIC
project and their dissemination. The scholarship is a fully salaried position with a monthly salary of 2.759,90 €/2.218,12 € (gross/net),
including transport and health plan reimbursements. The scholarship includes tuition fees, office space, and funds for courses and travel for seizmic doctoral network events.
RECRUITMENT PROCEDURES

• Deadline for electronic submission of applications by candidates: October 21, 2024, at 4 p.m.

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• Audition of pre-selected candidates by the allocation committee: First half of November 2024
• Communication of results after validation by the Doctoral Schools concerned: From November 15, 2024
• Provisional starting date: February 1, 2025

APPLICATION CONTENT

• Master’s degree thesis (electronic format only – 1 file)
• Application file (a single PDF document) containing:
• Cover letter
• Copy of ID card
• Credential transcripts for M1 and M2
• Minutes of the Master thesis defense
• Doctoral proposal (4 pages)
• Professional project after PhD completion (1 page)
• Curriculum vitae
• Recommendation letter from the previous supervisor (Master’s degree).

CONTACT INFORMATION
For further information on the project and the PhD program, prospective applicants can contact Dr. Felipe Koch (lead scientist
for seizmic msca dn at UPEC) at
For questions about the application and HR process, as well as the formal requirements of your application, you can contact the Dean
of AEI International School, Philippe Frouté atWhere to apply E-mailfelipe.koch-da-silveira@u-pec.frRequirementsResearch Field All Education Level Master Degree or equivalentSkills/QualificationsCANDIDATE PROFILE
We are seeking candidates with a strong background in social sciences, management, or related fields, with an interest in social entrepreneurship
and foresight. The ideal candidate will have completed a Master’s degree in a relevant field during the 2023-2024
academic year or earlier and should have experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods, scenario planning, and trend
analysis.Specific RequirementsAPPLICATION CONTENT

• Master’s degree thesis (electronic format only – 1 file)
• Application file (a single PDF document) containing:
• Cover letter
• Copy of ID card
• Credential transcripts for M1 and M2
• Minutes of the Master thesis defense
• Doctoral proposal (4 pages)
• Professional project after PhD completion (1 page)
• Curriculum vitae
• Recommendation letter from the previous supervisor (Master’s degree).

Languages ENGLISH Level GoodResearch Field AllAdditional InformationBenefitsEMPLOYMENT AND SALARY
The PhD scholarship runs for three years, during which the PhD student is expected to contribute to the deliverables of the SEIZMIC
project and their dissemination. The scholarship is a fully salaried position with a monthly salary of 2.759,90 €/2.218,12 € (gross/net),
including transport and health plan reimbursements. The scholarship includes tuition fees, office space, and funds for courses and travel
for seizmic doctoral network events.Selection processRECRUITMENT PROCEDURES

• Deadline for electronic submission of applications by candidates: October 21, 2024, at 4 p.m.

(send to and )

• Audition of pre-selected candidates by the allocation committee: First half of November 2024
• Communication of results after validation by the Doctoral Schools concerned: From November 15, 2024
• Provisional starting date: February 1, 2025

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