The University of Stavanger invites applications for a four-year doctorate scholarship in management at the Faculty of Social Science in the Department of Business Administration, beginning 1 August 2006.
The department is currently involved in research and research on how governing boards function. The doctoral project takes this as a point of departure and develops theoretical and empirical knowledge on board and corporate governance issues in the context of tourism and travel destinations.
The position is funded by the University of Stavanger.
Applicants must have earned a masters degree in a relevant social science subject. It is necessary to have obtained an average grade of B or better in order to qualify. The appointee must be able to work independently and as a member of a team, be creative and innovative. Skill in quantitative social science methodology and research experience beyond masters level are considered advantageous. The research fellow must have a good command of both oral and written English.
The research fellow will be admitted to the doctoral program at the University of Stavanger on an agreement to complete the doctorate within the duration of the scholarship.
The program will be carried out at the University of Stavanger. We encourage a period of study at recognized and relevant centers of research outside the institution.
The research fellow is salaried according to the State Salary Code, l.pl 17.515, code 1017, LR 20, ltr 39, of NOK 292 200 per annum.
The position provides for automatic membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, which guarantees favorable retirement benefits. Members may also apply for home investment loans at favorable interest rates.
Further information about the position can be obtained from Dag Jenssen, telephone +47 51 83 37 28, e-mail dag.jenssen@uis.no.
The application must contain the following documents and material and be submitted in three copies:
-CV
-the form "Utvidet søkerskjema" (Information to be made available to the applicants)
-certificates/diplomas
-references
-list of publications
-up to 15 publications
-an outline of how the applicant would want to approach the field of study (maximum of four pages)
-any other documentation that the applicant considers relevant
and be addressed to:
University of Stavanger
Faculty of Social Science
4036 Stavanger
Closing date for applications is June 13, 2006