Friday, October 9, 2009

Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Project in Europe

Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Project in Europe10 Research Analysts full-time for a 2-month periodStarting date: October 22nd, 2009

A major new research project on social entrepreneurship and innovation is being run by a consortium of academic and non-academic institutions including the Hub, London School of Economics (LSE), the Stockholm School of Economics, Harvard Business School and i-propeller. This EU-funded research project is at the cutting edge of management, economics and psychology research. We are initiating a unique panel database, which will systematically document over time the market behaviours and organizational design choices of over 800 social ventures based across Europe. We are now looking to hire 10 Research Analysts full-time for 2 months starting October 22nd to collaborate intensely with the first wave of data gathering.
Your role: You will help arrange and run the in-depth phone and internet-based interviews with the social ventures. You will be part of a team of 14 interviewers in total working and learning together. You will be paid a modest salary and be based at the Hub in London. You will receive interview training (October 22nd- 24th) in London at the LSE. Through participating in the SELUSI project you will not only be exposed to latest research on social ventures, but also be part of an energetic, interdisciplinary and international team.

We are looking for people: (i) who are fluent in English; in addition, two people will need to also be fluent in Swedish and three people will need to also be fluent in Spanish; (ii) with demonstrated interpersonal ability and motivation [Obtaining interviews requires determination and resourcefulness]; and (iii) who have completed or are in the process of completing an MSc, MBA or PhD degree. Experience with conducting interviews or related job experience is a plus.
To apply please send your CV and 100 word summary explaining your interest by return to Jonathan Robinson jonathan.robinson@the-hub.net

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