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PhD Research fellow in Marketing Management with focus on autonomous systems / devices

Deadline: 17.06.2019

About the position

The School of Business at the University of South-Eastern Norway has a vacancy for a position as PhD Research Fellow in Marketing Management in the period 01.08.2019 to 31.07.2023. The successful candidate must qualify for enrolment in the PhD-programme in Marketing Management.

University of South-Eastern Norway

University of South-Eastern Norway has about 18 000 students and about 1500 employees. The university is organized in four faculties, with instruction and R&D activities on eight campuses. The USN School of Business offers undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of disciplines, as well as a PhD programme in Marketing Management. In addition, we have several one year study programmes and postgraduate programmes.

The position is assigned to the Department of Business, Strategy and Political Science and reports to the Head of Department.The place of employment agreed furter, but it will be at one of The USN School of Business campus, Norway.

The position will involve conducting research within the Transforming Shipping through the Ecosystem Business model Innovation (TSEBI) project. The core idea of TSEBI is to innovate at the level of entire industrial ecosystems (and not just at firm level) through new sustainable business models. Key industrial partners, such as Kongsberg Maritime, want to take a leading role in realizing a reliable and sustainable future transport system by commercializing a fully electrical and autonomous container vessel towards global maritime markets. Kongsberg Maritime’s success identifying and implementing digital business models can represent approximately 1,000 MNOK in future revenue generation. TSEBI intends to develop and commercialize a sustainable business model. A key focus is how firms can align interests and incentives across ecosystem actors to jointly agree on value creation, value delivery and value capturing arrangements. The industrial partners include among others, Kongsberg Maritime, Kongsberg Digital, Maasterly, Wilhelmsen and the industrial customers Yara and Asko.

You will work in a research project that involves close collaboration between researchers and business:

  • To conduct research that deals with developing and commercializing business models relevant for industrial ecosystems like the Kongsberg business community and their networks.
  • To conduct empirical studies and a doctoral dissertation that contribute theoretically and empirically to the science of marketing management, and thus be of high relevance to the PhD programme
  • It is expected that you share empirical findings, observations and managerial implications with the industry ecosystem through participations in seminars, workshops and by writing popular science articles.

The PhD-programme in Marketing Management aims to bring academic research closer to marketing management practice, thereby focusing research on topics that will generate new knowledge for real world problems in tomorrow’s markets. The applicant is invited to write a short research proposal of his/her interests to accompany the application, and during the first year of courses and supervision, the PhD proposal will be further developed to constitute a plan that contributes to world class research in marketing management.

The positions are four-year fixed-term appointments. Duties will be divided as follows: 75 % to PhD-related research and 25 % to other duties, including participation in the Transforming Shipping through Ecosystem Business model Innovation (TSEBI) project.

The PhD student will be part of the PhD student group that currently includes 17 students. Additionally, she/he will take an active part in research group activities related to marketing management and the School of Business’ research programme “Managing Sustainable Innovation through Co-Creation”.

Qualifications

  • Applicants must hold a Master of Science degree in marketing, business, management, industrial engineering or equivalent. Students currently enrolled in a Master’s programme are also welcome to apply but, must have earned their degree prior to being appointed.
  • Applicants must have achieved grade B or above to qualify for the enrolment in the PhD-programme.
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English is required. Proficiency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language will be an advantage.
  • The candidates must have the ability to cooperate with fellow students and faculty members, and to work independently on academic topics.
  • Personal qualities will be emphasized

We offer

  • Close supervision by internationally publishing faculty members during the period.
  • Access to arenas where you get the chance to meet world class marketing professors
  • Become involved in research projects that involve leading Norwegian and Global companies and research partners
  • Relevant job duties (25%) to enhance teaching and project skills in order to qualify for attractive jobs at academic and non-academic organizations.
  • Close cooperation with world class industry
  • A professionally stimulating work environment
  • Good opportunities to develop your career and your academic skills
  • A good social environment
  • Attractive welfare benefits from the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
  • Opportunity for physical activities within working hours

Salary

The position is placed in the state salary scale 51 code 1017 (449 400). Further promotion will be based on service in the position. In special cases, employment in code 1378 may be considered. Code 1378 is placed in the state salary scale at levels 51-68 (449 400 - 607 700). A statutory contribution will be made from the employee’s salary to the state pension plan.

Additional information

The Academic Appointments Board is responsible for appointments to academic positions at the University of South-Eastern Norway. An expert assessment of applicants will be carried out. Short-listed candidates will be called in for interviews and must be prepared to present and discuss their projects.

The successful applicant must comply with the laws, regulations and agreements that apply to the position.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

According to the Norwegian Freedom of Information act § 25 2 paragraph, information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, even though the applicant has requested non-disclosure. The applicant will be informed if his/her request has been declined.

Please note that all documents must be translated into English or a Scandinavian language by an authorized translator.

For further information please contact:

  • Frøydis Maurtvedt, PhD Coordinator, tel.: +47 31 00 93 84, email: froydis.maurtvedt@usn.no or
  • Head of Department Jan Velvin jan.velvin@usn.no

How to apply

University of South-Eastern Norway uses online applications. We therefore ask applicants to register their application and CV online by clicking on the “Send application” link to the right. The application must include the following document:

  • An application letter, including personal suitability and motivation for the position (motivation letter, one page).
  • Curriculum vitae (with full information about education, grades, prior positions, teaching experience, research and administrative experience, and a list of publications and conference presentations, if applicable).
  • A research proposal for the PhD project (3-5 pages). The tentative proposal must include the topic for the planned PhD research, a research problem, positioning/contribution, relevant theory, research method and a time schedule.
  • In addition, applicants must upload the following documents:
    • Certified diplomas and certificates from university college/university
    • Two letters of recommendation
    • Master's thesis (if finished. lf not, a one-page summary of the ongoing thesis)
    • The application form for the PhD programme and
    • GMAT/GRE test results, if the Master’s degree is not from a Norwegian institution.

Please note that the motivation letter, CV and research proposal must be written in English. lncomplete applications will not be considered. Further information about the requirements are available here.

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