Gianni De Bruyn

Gianni De Bruyn (Assistant Professor) is recruiting for the Space Business Research Group / Space Business Initiative at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou). This opening is for a postdoctoral researcher (2-year appointment, starting from spring 2027 ) and also includes a research assistant role. The research agenda focuses on the rapidly growing commercial space economy and the management of space-related industries. Research areas: learning and experimentation in firms, competition between new entrants and incumbents, global strategy and governance, and innovation and policy. The post is especially relevant to candidates interested in strategy , international business , innovation , economics , econometrics , and data-driven empirical research. Eligibility highlights: postdoc applicants should hold or soon complete a PhD in strategy, international business, innovation, economics, or a related field. Strong empirical skills with large datasets are preferred. For the RA role, useful technical skills include text analysis, web scraping, and familiarity with machine learning and LLMs. A background in space is preferred but not required. Funding: the post mentions a 2-year postdoctoral position and a research assistant position, but does not specify stipend, salary, or tuition coverage. How to apply: applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Submit a CV, a short statement of research interests, and a writing sample using the application link provided in the post.