[AISWorld] Position Announcement: Research Associate ("PostDoc") – The Center for Collaboration Science - University of Nebraska at Omaha

[Gerardus J De Vreede]

The Center for Collaboration Science (CCS) at UNO seeks to hire a visiting 
research associate (“Post Doc”) in Information Systems, Management, 
Psychology, or related disciplines to participate in on-going research 
projects on collaboration and teamwork. Areas of interest include but are 
not limited to social & collaborative media, creativity in teams, 
leadership, group facilitation techniques, collaboration technologies, and 
collaboration engineering. This position will begin in Fall 2011.

An ideal research associate will have interests and skills blending 
multiple disciplines. The candidate must have a PhD in Information 
Systems, I/O or Social Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Communication, 
Management or a related discipline, with an interest and research track in 
one or more of the areas mentioned above. We expect the research associate 
to be involved in current research carried out in the Center, as well as 
develop his/her own research program, and help in the development of 
additional grants for the Center. The position is for one year with the 
possibility of renewal.

CCS is a unique interdisciplinary initiative involving about 20 faculty 
members from all six colleges of the University of Nebraska at Omaha that 
research theoretical foundations and practical applications of individual, 
group, organizational, and societal factors affecting groups of people 
working together toward a shared goal. The mission of the Center for 
Collaboration Science is as follows:
- To create scientific knowledge by theory-based and empirically-grounded 
research on collaboration-related phenomena.
- To use evidence-based practices to solve collaboration problems for 
groups, organizations, and society by designing and deploying solutions 
for collaborative needs.
- To educate undergraduates, graduates, and professionals on collaboration 
concepts through university courses, academic and professional 
publications, seminars, certification, and professional training.

To apply, please visit the UNO careers web site at http:// 
www.unomaha.edu/humanresources/employment.php, create your account and 
apply for this position. Cover letter, curriculum vita, research 
statement, and list of references must be attached to the electronic 
application for full consideration. If you have any additional questions, 
please contact:

Dr. Gert-Jan de Vreede
Managing Director
The Center for Collaboration Science
University of Nebraska at Omaha
6001 Dodge Street, Omaha NE 68182-0116
email:  gdevreede at unomaha.edu
phone:  (402) 554-2026

or

Dr. Roni Reiter-Palmon
Director of Research
The Center for Collaboration Science
University of Nebraska at Omaha
6001 Dodge Street, Omaha NE 68182-0116
email:  rreiter-palmon at unomaha.edu
phone:  (402) 554-4810

Additional information about UNO can be found at http://www.unomaha.edu 
and information about CCS can be found at http://collaboration.unomaha.edu
. 

The university has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among 
faculty and staff.  We are particularly interested in receiving 
applications from members of underrepresented groups and strongly 
encourage women and persons of color to apply for this position. 

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is the only public, metropolitan 
university in the state.  Located in the heart of Nebraska’s largest city, 
UNO is a comprehensive university offering programs at the bachelor’s, 
master’s, specialist, and doctoral degree levels.  Serving approximately 
15,000 students, UNO offers more than 130 undergraduate majors and more 
than 60 graduate programs in a wide variety of fields.  In addition to the 
university-wide Graduate College, UNO’s colleges include Arts and 
Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Communication, Fine Arts and 
Media, Information Science and Technology, Public Affairs and Community 
Service.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not discriminate in its academic, 
employment or administration policies and abides by all federal, state and 
regental regulations pertaining to same.  Employment eligibility 
verification is required for all new hires.  UNO provides reasonable 
accommodation for the known disabilities of applicants and employees, 
unless to do so would pose an undue hardship.  If you need accommodation 
in order to complete the application process or to perform any essential 
element of the position sought, please contact the Office of Academic & 
Student Affairs.  Address:  Eppley Administration Building 202, University 
of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha NE 68182-0185.  Telephone:  402/554-2262, FAX 
402/554-4896

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Dr. Gert-Jan de Vreede
Frederic W. Kayser Chaired Professor
Managing Director, The Center for Collaboration Science

School of Interdisciplinary Informatics
College of Information Science & Technology
University of Nebraska at Omaha

Collaboration Engineering Research Group
Systems Engineering Department
Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands

phone: +1.402.554.3010 (office manager)
phone: +1.402.554.2026 (direct)
fax: +1.402.554.3400
email: gdevreede at unomaha.edu
web: http://faculty.ist.unomaha.edu/gdevreede/index.htm
Room PKI285B / MH314
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