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Postdoctoral Fellows: Two Available Positions 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. Social Entrepreneurship and Inclusive Growth: The objective of this research program is to enhance our understanding of how social entrepreneurship can help tackle complex societal challenges, with a focus on inclusive growth in developing regions of the world. The research is being carried out in partnership with several academic and non-academic institutes, and aims to contribute to both theory building and practice. 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 a strong plus. Willingness to travel for fieldwork, likely in developing countries in Asia, Africa or Latin America, would be an asset to the research program. In particular, familiarity with, or willingness to learn about, socio economic and political context of Asian countries is desirable. 2. Designing and Managing Responsible Global Supply Chains: This research program aims at developing long -term solutions for responsible global supply chains, including both environmental and social sustainability. The research employs analytical modeling as well as empirical methods. Candidates should have a good 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. Of particular importance is familiarity with, or desire to learn about, the role of emerging economies in global supply chains, and evolving governance mechanisms for social and environmental sustainability. The positions are for one year, with possibility of renewal depending on performance and budget availability. A 2-year position can 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://beedie.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 three reference letters (sent directly by the letter writer) to: Prof. Sudheer Gupta at [log in to unmask] Closing Date for Applications (with all supporting materials): May 31, 2016. Start date: September 1, 2016. (Start date may be negotiable.) ____ AIB-L is brought to you by the Academy of International Business. For information: http://aib.msu.edu/community/aib-l.asp To post message: [log in to unmask] For assistance: [log in to unmask] AIB-L is a moderated list.