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Post Doctoral Position at Ivey Business School

  • 1.  Post Doctoral Position at Ivey Business School

    Posted 11-13-2018 22:40

    Position Announcement

    Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

    Ivey Business School

    Western University

    London, Ontario, Canada

     

    Position:

    The Ian O. Ihnatowycz Institute for Leadership at the Ivey Business School, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada is seeking applicants for a post-doctoral research fellow positions in the field of leadership and leader character.  The position is available to begin in January 2019, although alternate start dates may be arranged. Information about the Institute's mission can be found at: www.ivey.uwo.ca/leadership.  Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

    The ideal applicants must already have, or be nearing completion of, their doctorate in organizational behaviour or related field and have strong empirical research skills, as demonstrated by prior research projects, doctoral work, publications, or employment experience.  Applicants must also have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and outstanding interpersonal skills. 

    Applications must include a statement of prior achievements and interests relevant to the Institute for Leadership's mission. CVs will not be considered without an accompanying statement.

     

    Major/Essential Functions:

    The post-doctoral research fellow will work collaboratively with the Executive Director of the Institute for Leadership, affiliated faculty and PhD students, and industry partners to conduct research related to the development of character in business leadership. Post-doctoral research fellows will work proactively and independently to design and conduct empirical research and to analyze and synthesize results, as well as in collaboration with various research teams affiliated with the Institute for Leadership. Duties also include writing and collaborating on scholarly papers, research reports, white papers, and conference materials. The fellow will proactively communicate research findings verbally and in writing to team members, collaborators and funders, and meaningfully contribute to the Institute's efforts to apply, adapt and comment upon such research for the benefit of student, faculty and public audiences. Planning, conducting and contributing appropriately to scholarly conferences, panel presentations, and academic exchanges will be an important aspect of the position.

     

    Salary Grade:

    Full-Time, for a 1 or 2 year period.  Salary to be negotiated after consideration. 

     

    Applicants should provide:

    (1) A curriculum vitae

    (2) A 2 page statement describing the applicant's research interests and experience, their reasons for seeking a research position with the Institute for Leadership, and how their academic background and research experience aligns with the interests of the Institute.

    (3) A representative publication or manuscript reflecting substantial authorship by the applicant, preferably one with minimal outside editing.

     

    Send Application to:

    Gerard Seijts, Executive Director, Ian O. Ihnatowycz Institute for Leadership

    gseijts@ivey.ca

    519.661.3968

     

    The Ivey Business School (www.ivey.ca) at Western University is widely regarded as Canada's most prestigious business school and among the top in the world. Drawing on extensive research and business experience, Ivey equips students with the knowledge and capabilities they need to confidently take on business leadership challenges and opportunities. Ivey offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs as well as Executive Education at campuses in London (Ontario), Toronto and Hong Kong.  As the first and most prestigious business school in Canada, Ivey has been developing top business leaders for over 90 years.



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    Gerard Seijts
    Ivey Business School, Western University
    London ON
    (519) 661-3968
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