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Postdoctoral Fellows Positions (2)
Beedie School of Business and Jack
Austin Centre for Asia-Pacific Business Studies
Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, BC
Applications are invited for two postdoctoral fellows positions
at the Beedie School of Business in the following areas:
1. Innovation
and Inclusive Growth: This research program aims to enhance our
understanding of product, service, and business model innovation that allows
organizations to meet the needs of the poor profitably, sustainably, and in
socially responsible ways. The research is being carried out in partnership
with several academic and non-academic institutes around the world. Candidates
must have a PhD in a relevant discipline, a strong interest in inclusive growth
and economic development issues in emerging markets, and possess mastery of
qualitative research methods (including interviews, fieldwork, surveys, case-study
research and grounded theory building). Familiarity with randomized control experiments
and/or statistical methods would be an advantage. Willingness to travel for
fieldwork, likely in developing countries in Asia, Africa, or Latin America,
would be an asset to the research program.
2. Sustainability and Social Responsibility in
Global Supply Chains: This research program is aimed at developing long-term
solutions for sustainable global supply chains, including both environmental
and social issues. The research employs analytical modeling as well as
empirical methods. Candidates should have a record of publications and/or
demonstrated interest in pursuing substantive research on related topics. Candidates
must have a PhD in a related discipline, and possess strong modeling, analysis,
and computational skills with demonstrated capabilities in at least one of the
following: economic and game theoretic modeling, simulation and optimization,
econometrics and statistical analysis.
The positions are for one year, with possibility of
renewal depending on performance and budget availability. Two-year positions
could be negotiated for the right candidates.
The candidates will work under the supervision of
Prof. Sudheer Gupta. The candidates will have a joint appointment as fellows at
the Jack Austin Centre for Asia-Pacific Business Studies. More details about
the Centre activities can be found here: http://business.sfu.ca/jack-austin-centre/.
The Beedie School of Business is recognized as a top
100 ranked research school, is accredited by both AACSB and EQUIS, and is
signatory to Principles for Responsible Management Education. With three
award-winning British Columbia campuses located in Burnaby, Surrey, and
downtown Vancouver, SFU offers a strong research environment in a dynamic
Pacific Rim setting that is ranked by the Economist Intelligence Unit as the
world’s most livable city. For further details about the Beedie School of
Business, visit our website at http://www.beedie.sfu.ca/.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply;
however, Canadians and Permanent residents will be given priority. SFU is
committed to the principle of equity in employment and offers equal employment
opportunities to qualified applicants. All positions are subject to budgetary
approval.
Under the authority of the
University Act, personal information required by the University for academic
appointment competitions will be collected. For further details see:
http://www.sfu/vpacademic/Faculty_Openings/Collection_Notice.html
Interested applicants should
send (electronic format, pdf preferred) their CV, a cover letter describing
their interest and qualifications for this position, copies of any publications,
and at least three reference letters to:
Prof. Sudheer Gupta at [log in to unmask]
Start date: October 1, 2014. (Start date may be
negotiable.)