[AISWorld] PhD Position - University of Groningen

[Chee-Wee Tan]

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Ph  D      P  OSITION
                                                                           on
                    Effect of Disruptive Web-Based Innovation on Market 
Interactions (211181)

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<<Organisation>>

SOM, the graduate school and research institute of the Faculty of 
Economics and Business (FEB) of the University of Groningen (The 
Netherlands) has available a PhD position on 'Effect of Disruptive 
Web-Based Innovation on Market Interactions'.

Project: Effect of Disruptive Web-Based Innovation on Market Interactions

This project is jointly funded by FEB and TNO. TNO is an independent 
applied research organisation that connects people and knowledge to 
create innovations that boost the sustainable competitive strength of 
industry and well-being of society.

SOM offers an excellent environment for candidates interested in 
high-quality research. The focus of SOM's research activities is on 
economics, econometrics & finance; marketing; international economics, 
business & management; operations management & operations research; HRM 
& organisational behaviour; innovation & organisation.

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<<Job Description>>

The aim of SOM's PhD programme is to turn out highly qualified 
researchers. PhD candidates will work on an individual project, leading 
to a doctoral dissertation. In the initial period, students are offered 
courses in relevant fields and research methods. The courses in the PhD 
programme are taught in English. During the remaining period, PhD 
students will work on their thesis. Work on the dissertation is carried 
out under supervision of SOM fellows. Supervision is close and the PhD 
students are encouraged to present papers at international conferences 
and to publish in recognised international journals.

After the first year there will be an assessment of the candidate's 
results and the candidates PhD project's progress. Based on this, it 
will be decided whether the PhD project will be continued.

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<<Description of the project>>

This project is supervised by Prof. Albert Boonstra and Dr Chee Wee Tan, 
who participate in the research programme Innovation & Organisation 
[http://www.rug.nl/som/researchprogrammes/innovationorganization/index] 
and TNO as well.

One of the most potentially disruptive technological advancements is the 
way that the Internet and social media are being used by consumers to 
create new forms of empowerment and mobilization. These innovations 
allow for the rapid emergence of self-organising entities, consumer 
groups, social movements or new businesses. For this reason, an 
investigation into how disruptive internet technologies and applications 
shape market interactions both now and into the future is a timely and 
worthwhile venture. Not only will the investigation contribute to an 
in-depth appreciation of the nature and impact of disruptive internet 
technologies and applications, it will also inform companies on how to 
manage the changes for the extraction of strategic benefits. The 
candidate will therefore be working on a project that endeavors to 
explain the impact of disruptive web-based innovations on firms' 
interactions with the market environment and offer advice on how such 
innovations can be managed in a beneficial fashion.

For more information on the procedure, check our website 
[http://www.rug.nl/gradschooleb] or send an e-mail to SOM, Ms Rina 
Koning [a.c.koning at rug.nl].

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<<Qualifications>>

* A (research) master of science in a relevant field like MSc Business 
Administration, Economics or Social Sciences, with an emphasis on 
research in business, economic, social sciences or other related disciplines

* Preference for familiarity with social science research methodologies 
and/or possession of relevant industrial experience in business 
organizations

* Highly motivated with a strong interest in social science research and 
the workings of business organizations

* Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills

* Fluent in English.

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<<Conditions of Employment>>

Since the project is funded by both FEB and TNO, the candidate is 
required to participate in research activities within FEB and TNO.

PhD candidates will have an employee status and receive a starting 
salary of EUR 2,042 gross per month. This salary increases yearly to 
achieve the final salary of EUR 2,612 gross per month. In addition there 
are a 8% holiday allowance and a 8,3% end of year bonus. PhD candidates 
are expected to contribute to teaching.

<Applications>

If you are interested, we invite you to apply before November 25th, 
2011. All applicants are obliged to use the application form that is 
available at the website: 
[http://www.rug.nl/gradschooleb/degreeProgrammes/PhDProgramme/vacancies] 
and send it to:

Faculty of Economics and Business

Research school SOM

Ms Rina Koning

P.O. Box 800

9700 AV Groningen

The Netherlands

Please note that applications in another format or applications sent to 
any other address will not be taken into account (including electronic 
mail).

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<<Information>>

For more information on the project, you can contact:

* Dr. Chee Wee Tan [c.w.tan at rug.nl]

* Dr. David Langley [david.langley at tno.nl]

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