[IRIS] Open Position: Postdoctoral Researcher, Information Systems Science, Turku, Finland

[Hannu Salmela]

http://rekry.saima.fi/certiahome/open_job_view.html?did=5600&lang=en&id=000013325&jc=14

Postdoctoral Researcher in Information Systems Science


The University of Turku is an inspiring and international academic community of 25,000 students and staff in Southwest Finland. We build a sustainable future with multidisciplinary research, education, and collaboration. With us, your work will have a significant impact and relevance in the changing world.

Turku School of Economics is known for effective research, inspiring learning experiences, future-oriented thinking, and versatile collaboration with stakeholders. As a recognition of excellence in business education and research, TSE has been rewarded international AACSB-accreditation.

Department of Management and Entrepreneurship invites applications for the position of

Postdoctoral Researcher fixed term position, 1.8.2022-31.7.2025

The post is positioned in Information Systems Science at the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship.

Research in Information Systems Science builds upon a long tradition of information technology management research, with a particular emphasis on ensuring value for users and user organizations. Our current research analyses phenomena related to digital and data-enabled services, using three main theoretical perspectives: 1) transition towards new processes and business models 2) responsible governance and development of services and 3) implications for service users. With a faculty of approximately 25 researchers and teachers, we are one of the largest information systems units in Finland. Approximately 50 students majoring in IS graduate each year from our Finnish and international programs.

Duties

The main task of postdoctoral researcher is to carry out independent scientific research aiming at publications in high quality scientific journals. Scientific research comprises also planning and implementing scientific research projects and work as a responsible researcher in a research group. The purpose of the postdoctoral researcher position is to promote the qualifications of recent doctoral students in the researcher career.

The position also includes teaching in bachelors' and masters' level and duties related to research funding applications and university administration. The exact duties will be determined based on the competence and expertise of the selected candidate.

Requirements

A person selected for the post of postdoctoral researcher is required to have a doctoral degree and the ability to do independent scientific work as well as having the necessary teaching skills. The qualification requirements of the position are described in the rules of procedure of the University of Turku.

In this position, high quality research in some of the subject's three main theoretical perspectives, and prior achievements indicating potential to publish also in high-quality publications are considered as an advantage. Postdoctoral Researcher will assist in the supervision of MSc and PhD theses in English. Ability to provide teaching in Finnish is an advantage, but not a requirement (language of instruction in basic and subject level courses is Finnish). Good track record in conducting international high quality research and ability to raise research funding are considered as an asset.

Postgraduate students of the University of Turku who are very close to completing their dissertations can also apply for the position. In this case, the job title is Doctoral Candidate.

Salary

The salary for the post is determined in accordance with the university salary system for teaching and research personnel. The salary for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the beginning of employment is about 3300 - 3800 EUR per month. The salary for a Doctoral Student in the beginning of employment is about 2800 EUR per month.

The position is subject to a six (6) months trial period.

Applications

Applications must be submitted 15th May 2022 (23:59 GMT +02:00 Helsinki) at latest. The link to the online application system is in the beginning of this Call for Application "Apply for the job".

The application should include:

-CV (preferred format follows the instructions of the Finnish National Board on Research Integrity (TENK): https://tenk.fi/en/advice-and-materials/template-researchers-curriculum-vitae)
-a publication list (including those in progress)
-a motivation letter
-supervisor's statement (only for postgraduate students)
-other relevant documents that may influence the filling of the position
-copie(s) of degree certificate(s) (if degree(s) are not completed at the University of Turku)

Inquiries concerning the position may be directed to prof. Hannu Salmela, tel. +358-50-5271755 or hannu.salmela(at)utu.fi. For practical matters concerning the application process and electronic application system, please contact HR Specialist Mira Liikkanen, tel. +358-50-4002721 or mira.liikkanen(at)utu.fi.


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