Post Doc in Business Administration - Under tillsättning eller tillsatt, ej sökbar

Jönköping International Business School (JIBS) is one of four schools within Jönköping University. We offer an international and team-oriented workplace with competitive education programmes across Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral levels, as well as a thriving research environment and many opportunities for personal development. Our mission is to advance the theory and practice of business, with a specific focus on entrepreneurship, ownership, and renewal. Our guiding principles are: international at heart, entrepreneurial in mind, and responsible in action. In the latest Financial Times European Business School ranking, JIBS was ranked among the top 100, and we are ranked among the best in the world for the research conducted in our focus areas. The quality of our education, research, and operations is verified by double international accreditations granted by EQUIS and AACSB. We operate as a limited company owned by the Jönköping University Foundation. At JIBS, about 2000 students are studying at Bachelor and Master levels, 50 PhD students, and 120 faculty and staff.

The position is connected to Centre for Family Entrepreneurship and Ownership (CeFEO) at Jönköping International Business School (JIBS), Jönköping University (JU) in Sweden. Since its inception in 2005, CeFEO has been at the forefront of research on family business and is composed of scholars from different countries and backgrounds. With more than 50 faculty members and 30 affiliated scholars, several rankings consistently place CeFEO as the leading research center in Europe and among the top research centers, globally.

Job description

As a Post Doc you will be dealing with relevant research projects investigate different forms of ownership, the meaning of ownership, property rights, and ownership competencies. The governance area explores the interaction between ownership and corporate governance systems and bodies in different organizations, such as foundations or family businesses, with a disciplinary grounding in strategy, and/or organization and management studies. Relevant projects within entrepreneurship could be related to ownership aspects within the entrepreneurial process. Research projects focused on owners as entrepreneurial actors, that is, enterprising and entrepreneurial families, are also very relevant. Research projects can also combine governance and entrepreneurship lenses and, ideally, forge the link to pressing challenges that business owners face in the contemporary global setting.

The successful candidate for this Post Doc position will work closely with the CeFEO Director Massimo Baù and is expected that the research conducted within the frame of this position will lead to publications in top ranked scientific journals. An ability and interest to share research findings with stakeholders outside academia is also expected.

Most of your time will be devoted to research while benefitting from and contributing in person to JIBS’ vibrant research environment. The remaining time is allocated for teaching and service to CeFEO. It is an excellent opportunity to kick-start or boost a successful research career in an active and collegial research environment. 

Qualifications

We seek a Post Doc researcher who would like to pursue high-quality research on family businesses at Centre for Family Entrepreneurship and Ownership (CeFEO). We are particularly interested in candidates with a genuine interest in advancing ownership research and currently conduct research on topics related to governance, entrepreneurship, or family business. Moreover, the ideal candidate has a clear interest to initiate new research projects in these areas.

We invite applications from outstanding researchers with a doctoral degree (not older than three years) from a reputable university. Please note that individuals close to obtaining their PhD are also welcomed to apply if they have a date for their dissertation defense scheduled before the start of the position.

As candidates you should demonstrate your ability to perform high-quality research and display experience in ownership and/or family business research.

Jönköping University and Jönköping International Business School has an international focus, which requires thriving in a multicultural environment and English proficiency for teaching and research tasks, both in writing and orally.

For complete eligibility requirements for a position as an Post Doc at Jönköping University, see the applicable parts of the Regulations for the employment of teachers at Jönköping University. https://ju.se/about-us/employment-regulations-for-teachers

Furthermore, it is considered meritorious:

• Articles published in highly ranked journal (AJG3 or above), or articles in the process of being published in such journals.
• Practical experience as business owners or family business members.
• A research agenda aligned with the focus and strategy of CeFEO.
• Applicants should have an international profile and research network. 
• A collegial attitude and a willingness to contribute to the organization.

Information

The position is a three years employment as Post Doc of 100%, starting in Autumn 2023, according to agreement.

As an employee, you are entitled to favourable benefits regulated in Swedish law and agreements, as well as the benefits offered by Jönköping University. Collective agreements and individual salary settings are applicable, visit https://ju.se/en/about-us/work-at-jonkoping-university/jonkoping-university-as-a-workplace.html

Jönköping International Business School encourages applications of both female and male applicants. We are actively working for a more balanced distribution between male and female researchers/teachers. We value having an organization made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities, which is why we encourage applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to equality and diversity within our organization.

Welcome with your application, no later than 2023-08-15.

Your application is preferred in PDF format through our recruitment system and should include:

• Cover letter that includes a description of your previous experience as well as your motivation for applying to this position including reasons why you believe JIBS and CeFEO is the right place for you.
• CV
• Three (3) References
• Attested certificates and diploma
• Publication list
• Dissertation
• Description of research plan that describes your present ideas for your future research as well as how would like to interact with external stakeholders.
• Copies of your most important published and unpublished scientific contributions

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Jönköping University is a modern institution, characterised by internationalisation and an entrepreneurial spirit. We attract highly qualified, inventive and enterprising people from all around the world. We develop new knowledge and share our expertise through solid collaborations with industry and business, the public sector and other higher education institutions. We offer an equal and inclusive workplace, and we welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds. For more information, visit www.ju.se