PhD Research Fellow in Management - “Board leadership and Corporate Governance”
Deadline: 31.01.2022
University of South-Eastern Norway
University of South-Eastern Norway has about 18 000 students and about 1900 employees. The university is organized in four faculties, with instruction and R&D activities on eight campuses. The main profile of the university is to provide socially relevant education, geared towards specific professions, and adapted to the requirements of the workplace, as well as to produce applied research and development.
USN School of Business have a vacancy for a position as PhD Research Fellow in Management - “Board leadership and Corporate Governance”
About the position
USN School of Business has a vacancy for a 100% position as PhD Research Fellow in Management from 01.08.2022
The appointment is for a term of four years with 25% workload consisting of teaching obligations and/or administrative tasks. It is a premise for employment that the PhD Research Fellow is enrolled in USN’s PhD-program in Management within three months of accession in the position.
About the PhD-project in "Board leadership and Corporate Governance"
The PhD-position will work with researchers from Organisation and Leadership and Innovation and Entrepreneurship at USN School of Business. Among other topics, the group holds an extensive research portfolio on board leadership and corporate governance.
This PhD project sets out to explore and explain how board resources, dynamic capabilities, and networks are used for the purpose of value creation, leadership, innovation and entrepreneurial activity.
The project will specifically focus on boards in small and medium sized companies (SMBs). In many countries there are major initiatives to support investments into SMBs as a means of fostering innovation, technology-based entrepreneurship and regional development. As a result, a growing base of research exploring board of directors within SMBs has emerged. This research has highlighted the importance and distinctiveness of these boards. Nevertheless, most of the research so far has been quantitative, in form of descriptive and cross-sectional studies which has not given much insight into the inner workings and the so called “black box” of board processes within these boards. This project will therefore be qualitative and possibly also partly quantitative in nature using a triangulation of methods combining interviews, observations and surveys.
Depending on the focus of the PhD candidate, potential research areas include, but are not limited to:
How highly job-related diversity attributes to different degrees and in different directions impact entrepreneurial and dynamic processes within boards
How board of directors in different types of firms work with and focus on sustainability in different forms.
How boards of directors respond to changing strategic contexts that are caused by digitalization
How boards of directors in different types of companies contribute to entrepreneurship and value creation.
The applicant must be familiar with theoretical perspectives of organizational theory, and/or management, and relevant methods (both qualitative and quantitative research methods).
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Master of Science (120 ECTS) in marketing, business, management, or equivalent with documented command of research methodology with average grade B or higher.
The degree must be accomplished before the commencement date.
Highly qualified candidates with other educational backgrounds may be considered. Candidates with other backgrounds must at a minimum have a master level course in research methods and a master level course in their main field of study.
Applicants with MSc degrees from institutions outside Europe must document GMAT results of a minimum of 600 points (or GRE equivalent).
Candidates must have an excellent command of written and spoken English.
The candidate must have the ability to work independently and at the same time have the motivation to share knowledge and take part in team work.
Research and project work experience and publication record are desirable.
Personal suitability for the post will be emphasised.
Co-operation between staff members is an integral part of the working environment at the University of South-Eastern Norway. The candidate must be motivated and demonstrate a proven ability to work effectively within a team and in a collegiate manner to formulate and realise common objectives.
Opportunity for physical activities within working hours
Salary
PhD Research Fellow (code 1017): NOK 491 200 a year. Further promotion will be based on time served in the position.
A statutory contribution to the state pension plan will be deducted from the employee’s salary.
Other information
The Academic Appointments Board for PhD Research Fellowships is responsible for the appointment. An expert assessment of applicants will be carried out. The candidates deemed best qualified will be invited to an interview.
The successful candidate is obliged to participate in all common activities relating to the PhD education such as course work, seminars, and other events. These activities take place in campus Drammen and candidates located on other campuses must commute there to participate.
The person appointed must comply with the laws, regulations and agreements that apply at any given time to the post. Please note that approved work permit is a prerequisite for the employment.
According to USN human resources policy, it is our aim that our employees, to the fullest extent possible, shall reflect the diversity of the general population. The University of South-Eastern Norway targets a balanced gender composition and aims to recruit persons with a background as an immigrant. The Department has few women/men appointed in scientific positions, and women are therefore particularly encouraged to apply.
The University contributes to the Inkluderingsdugnaden (a voluntary scheme to promote inclusion), and it is our aim that our employees, to the fullest extent possible, shall reflect the diversity of the general population. We therefore encourage qualified applicants with disabilities to apply for the post. The University will facilitate the workplace for employees with disabilities.
Pursuant to section 25, 2nd paragraph of the Freedom of Information Act, information on the applicant may be disclosed even if the applicant has requested not be included on the list of applicants. Applicants will be notified if such requests are not allowed.
Head of department: Camilla Nereid, +47 35 02 62 92, camilla.nereid@usn.no
For questions regarding the recruitment process:
HR-advisor Kari Ann Sommerset kari.a.sommerset@usn.no
How to apply
The University of South-Eastern Norway makes use of online application management. Applicants to the post must register their application and CV with enclosures online via the Jobbnorge recruitment portal by clicking on the link on the right-hand side – “Søk stillingen” (Apply for the post).
The following documents shall be attached to the online application:
Transcripts and diplomas of Bachelor (180 ECTS) and Master Degrees (120 ECTS)
Master thesis. Applicants that have not completed their thesis at the application date must submit an abstract of the planned thesis work, a date for when the thesis is expected to be approved, and a signed confirmation from the supervisor that the thesis work is in progress and that it is expected to be submitted on time.
Other relevant certificates (if applicable, must be specified)
A maximum 5 page project description
A 1 page motivation letter
Any scientific publications and a list of these
Contact information to three references
If applicable, the following documents shall be submitted no later than one week before interview can take place:
Valid documentation of English proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS)
Please note that all documents must be in a Scandinavian language or in English. Any translations must be certified.
The application will be assessed on the basis of the attached documentation as requested above. Each applicant is responsible for ensuring that the required documentation has been uploaded with the application deadline.
The University has been awarded a Charter & Code certificate by the European Commission, and is entitled to use the HR Excellence in Research (HRS4R) logo. The University is also a member of the EURAXESS network, which contributes to good working conditions for mobile researchers.
