[AISWorld] PostDoc position in Information Systems, specifically Information or Digital Infrastructures

[Klein, Stefan]

PostDoc position in Information Systems, specifically Information or Digital Infrastructures
Application deadline Dec. 31st, 2016 (Preferred starting date is Spring 2017)

The School of Business and Economics, University of Muenster, Germany, is seeking to fill a PostDoc position in Information Infrastructures at the Department of Information Systems. The School of Business and Economics is AACSB accredited, research-oriented and welcomes interdisciplinary cooperation. 
Qualified applicants will have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in information systems, information science or another relevant discipline and have a demonstrated potential for excellence in research and teaching. We welcome applications from candidates who have a strong interest in both IS and management and theoretical knowledge in information infrastructures, interorganizational systems or information management.
The post will be affiliated with the group of IS and Interorganizational system, with research in three main areas: information management, communication and collaboration solutions, inter-organizational infrastructures. Our research explores the role of information and communication infrastructures in an (inter-)organizational context, e.g. in health care, in tourism, or the media industry. In particular we study new modes of organizing, coordination and collaboration from the micro level of work practices, to the meso level of group practices and the macro level of infrastructure development. 
We are seeking colleagues with a wide range of interdisciplinary, sociotechnical research interests, as well as the ability and desire to teach courses in the fields of information management or interorganizational systems, e.g. Digital Business, Interorganizational Systems, Management of Information Age Organizations.

A PostDoc (in German: Akademischer Rat auf Zeit, salary grade A13 BBesO) is a post which offers an opportunity to qualify for full professorship in the German-speaking university system. This is a non-tenure faculty position, which allows for developing or expanding one's own research agenda in the broader area of IS. The appointment will be initially for three years with an option of an extension for another three years after successful evaluation. 
The teaching load is an equivalent of 4 hours per week or 2 courses per year in the graduate and undergraduate programs of the Department of IS. The day-to-day supervision of PhD candidates is welcomed.

The working language in teaching and research is English. Accordingly, a high level of proficiency in English is required. German language skills are beneficial but not a prerequisite. 

Information typically included in the application package:
* Description of the applicant's research and pedagogical qualifications, as well as other qualifications;
* Curriculum Vitae (CV);
* Complete list of publications;
* A plan for future work within the area of the announced position, both scientific and educational, if appointed.

The University of Muenster is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to raising the ratio of women scientists in senior positions. Consequently, we actively encourage applications from suitably-qualified women who will be treated preferentially. The same applies to suitable applicants with disabilities.

Applications shall be sent no later than Dec. 31st, 2016 electronically to: stefan.klein at uni-muenster.de

Several members of the research group will attend IFIP 8.2 and ICIS and would be happy to meet with prospective candidates.

Further information can be found at:
http://www.wiwi.uni-muenster.de/fakultaet/en/index.php  (school)
https://www.wi.uni-muenster.de/department  (department)
https://www.wi.uni-muenster.de/department/wi (group)


Dr. Stefan Klein
Professor for Interorganizational Systems
School of Business and Economics
University of Muenster, Germany