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The School of Business and Economics (SBE) at Linnaeus University conducts research and education in business administration, economics, statistics, and tourism studies. Our task is to make people grow with the help of knowledge that researchers, teachers, and students co-create. We contribute with entrepreneurial thinking and sustainable solutions to complex organizational and societal problems. We are proud of our long tradition of collaboration with the surrounding community. AACSB accredited us in November 2022.
Subject area for the position: Business administration.
Location until further notice: Växjö. Since Linnaeus University is located in both Växjö and Kalmar, travel between the two may be required.
Term and hours: The doctoral studentship is limited in time by the Higher Education Ordinance (Chapter 5, Section 7). The studentship is full-time.
The Higher Education Ordinance (Chapter 5, Section 2) states that those appointed to doctoral studentships shall primarily devote themselves to their doctoral studies.
Those appointed to doctoral studentships may, however, work to a limited extent with educational tasks, research, and administration. Before a Ph.D. or a doctorate degree has been awarded, however, duties of this kind may not comprise more than 20 percent of full-time doctoral studies.
Starting date: November 1st, 2024, or as agreed upon.
Job descriptionFor the position, the doctoral student is expected to complete her thesis work in the field of marketing. The research concerns technology-based innovations and sustainability that lead to competitive business ideas and companies, and how new as well as existing companies tackle technological change and drive it. The focus must be on small and medium-sized companies in the rural areas of Småland.
Follow the link for additional information about our research and teaching: https: // lnu.se/mot-linneuniversitetet/Organisation/ ekonomihogskolan/forskning/
Doctoral studies in business administration at Linnaeus University encompass four years of full-time, funded studies. Students will complete 240 credits, of which 90 are courses, and the dissertation corresponds to 150 credits. Compulsory courses include 30 credits in methodology.
Please find further information about our doctoral education at this link: https: // lnu.se/forskning/forskarutbildning/foretagsekonomi/
The applicant who is accepted for doctoral studies will participate in a newly started research school and work closely with companies in the county Kronoberg, with IKEA as a main party for the current position. The research school is a unique interdisciplinary initiative from the School of Business and Economics and the Faculty of Technology at Linnaeus University. Its aim is to address challenges posed by globalization, new technologies such as automation, digitalization, and AI, and environmental and climate problems. The Kronoberg county is well known for its small and medium-sized companies, as well as large companies. The practical relevance of the thesis area and the research questions will be discussed in collaboration with companies in Kronoberg.
EligibilityGeneral entry requirements:
An applicant meets the general entry requirements for third-cycle courses and study programs if the applicant
Specific entry requirements:
The choice of a doctoral student relies on the applicant's abilities to carry out the doctoral studies successfully. The assessments pay attention to demonstrated scientific skills, course grades, abilities to cooperate with others, and oral and written proficiency in English and Swedish.
ContactPh.D Programme Director: Dr. Viktorija Kalonaityte ([email protected])
Research Secretary: Ms. Ivana Tomic-Kokic ([email protected])
HR-partner: Mr. Kristofer Stahl (kristofer.stahl @lnu.se)
The applicationThe application should contain: (i) a short description of yourself and your interests, motivation for why you are applying, and relevant achievements and experiences; (ii) a CV; (iii) certified copies of previous degree certificates and transcripts; (iv) contact details to two referees; (v) a copy of thesis works on the Master's level or similar and other potential publications; (vi) a completed form for application to the doctoral education and (vii) applicants should also provide a preliminary research plan covering 3-5 pages. The plan should describe the planned research and how it relates to research in technology development, business ideas and business conducted at the newly started research school.
For applicants with non-Swedish Master's education, we recommend the GRE- and TOEFL/IELTS tests. The results of the tests should be attached to the application.
You are most welcome to apply on October 6th 2024 at the latest.
Linnaeus University has the ambition to utilize the qualities that an even gender distribution and diversity brings to the organization.
Please apply by clicking on the "Apply" button at the bottom of the ad. Applicants are requested to the application resolving CV, cover letter , a copy of a relevant essay , grades and certificates and other relevant documents. The applicant also requested to submit with their application a proposed research plan within the current area of research. All documents must be attached to digital in the application. The application and other documents shall be marked with the reference number. All documents cited must be received by the University no later than 23.59 (Local time in Sweden) on the closing day.