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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=DE link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Dear Colleagues:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The Chair of Information Systems at Goethe-University Frankfurt invites applications for a research position (salary band EG 13 TV-G-U, 3/4, temporary position NTE 3 years). To strengthen our team we are looking for a committed, creative and flexible PhD candidate (male/female) with advanced knowledge in Information Technology and interest in the current development in business informatics.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The Chair of Information Systems (http://www.ise.wiwi.uni-frankfurt.de) is part of the Institute of Business Informatics at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration. With more than 4,000 students, our Faculty is one of the largest economics research and teaching institutions in Germany. Excellent research and close proximity to practical business arena are the prime characteristics of the Faculty’s academic education. Not only are we assured by our students to be one of the most attractive economics departments, but the top positions we are awarded in numerous international rankings prove it as well.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Our research concerns mainly IT mediated communication structures of groups. We develop theories explaining the emergence of information systems and the interplay of organization and IT, for example, in the context of business process management or information systems development. We employ behavioral and design research methods. The PhD candidate has the opportunity to advance his/her academic education through the completion of a doctoral dissertation in an international environment.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;text-autospace:none'><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Application Criteria:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The successful applicant<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>* has a Diploma / Master of Science or an equivalent degree in a relevant scientific or technological discipline.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>* speaks and writes fluently in English and should have at least basic skills in German.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>* likes to work in an international setting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>* possesses strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>* has knowledge in database management systems, data warehousing, and business intelligence.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>* has knowledge in Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL Server, or similar applications.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>* has basic programming skills or experience in software development projects.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;text-autospace:none'><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Application Procedure<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Applications must include a motivation letter, curriculum vitae, and a copy of the diploma with an academic transcript of courses and grades. Applicants will be screened and, if suitable, invited for further assessment and interviews. Please send your application - including copies of documents as electronic versions (pdf) - before 31.05.2011 to the following address via e-mail:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Professor Dr. Roland Holten<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Chair of Information Systems Engineering<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Attn.: Dr. Christoph Rosenkranz<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Grueneburgplatz 1<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>60325 Frankfurt<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>E-Mail: rosenkranz@wiwi.uni-frankfurt.de<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Subject: „Research Position ISE A/2011“</span><span lang=EN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>