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Position at the Institute for Strategy, Technology and Organization, LMU Munich

  • 1.  Position at the Institute for Strategy, Technology and Organization, LMU Munich

    Posted 09-13-2016 16:02

    Dear TIM Community

     

    The Institute for Strategy, Technology and Organization at LMU Munich's School of Management is looking for a 3+3-year PostDoc/Assistant Professor. Please see the official announcement below and note the deadline of 30/09/2016.

     

    For informal inquiries please contact Tobias Kretschmer (t.kretschmer@lmu.de).  

     

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich is one of the leading research universities in Europe, with a more than 500-year-long tradition. The University is committed to the highest international standards of excellence in research and teaching.

    The Institute for Strategy, Technology and Organization (ISTO) at the Munich School of Management in LMU invites applications for the position of an

    Post-Doc Researcher in Strategy, Technology and Organization
    (fixed-term, German pay scale A13)

    The successful candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary and international research group comprising management scholars and economists. You are expected to engage in developing ambitious research projects and publish in top academic journals as well as contributing to the teaching excellence of the institute. The successful candidate should also take an active role in collaborating with the faculty and PhD students and to participate in the development and management of the group.

    Prerequisites for this position are a doctoral degree in a relevant field, outstanding research, interest and skills in empirical methods, capacity for teamwork and demonstrated ability to teach at the undergraduate/graduate level. The successful candidate can work towards completion of a habilitation during the appointment. A further condition is that the German civil service regulations are being met.

    The methodological focus of the institute's research is large-scale empirical analysis of strategies and organizational structures, mainly in the setting of high-technology industries. ISTO offers a dynamic and international environment, with research and travel funds available for the members of the institute. The Institute for Strategy, Technology and Organization (ISTO) also participates in the Organizational Research Group (ORG), organizing a weekly seminar series and hosting leading international scholars.

    The position is a fixed-term appointment for the duration of three years, with an option to extend for another three years pending a positive evaluation A conversion to an indefinite position (tenure track) is not possible. The starting date for the appointment will be set upon mutual agreement.

    LMU Munich provides newly appointed faculty with various types of support, including welcome services and assistance for dual career for couples.

    Please send a current CV, a cover letter and a research sample by 30 September to Esther Almasdi-Müller (e.almasdi-mueller@lmu.de). For informal inquiries please contact Professor Tobias Kretschmer (Head of the Institute) (t.kretschmer@lmu.de). 

     

    LMU Munich is an equal opportunity employer and intends to enhance the diversity of its faculty. Further, In the case of essentially equal qualifications, applicants with impairments will be given preference. The option of part-time employment is available in principle. We encourage women to apply.

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