SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
The Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia invites applications for a postdoctoral position. Candidates should have a record of publications and/or demonstrated interest in pursuing substantive research in Sustainability and Social Responsibility issues in Global Supply Chains. An interest in exploring these issues in the context of emerging markets, especially Asia, will be a plus.
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Operations Management or a related discipline, with a strong interest in economics, strategy or international business. Strong modeling, analysis and computational skills are required. The candidate will be expected to take initiative in research efforts, write, disseminate and communicate research results leading to publications in top-tier peer-reviewed journals.
The position is for one year, with possibility of renewal depending on performance and budget availability.
The candidate will have a joint appointment as a fellow at the Jack Austin Centre for Asia-‐Pacific Business Studies. More details about the Centre activities can be found here: http://business.sfu.ca/jack-austin-centre/
The Beedie School of Business is recognized as a top 100 ranked research school, is accredited by both AACSB and EQUIS, and is signatory to Principles for Responsible Management Education. We have programs at the Undergraduate, Masters, Ph.D. and Executive levels, including Canada’s first Executive MBA program.
The school is the recent recipient of a record-setting $22 million gift from alumnus Ryan Beedie and his father Keith. The donation will bolster the faculty's already strong position as a global leader in research.
With three award-winning British Columbia campuses located in Burnaby, Surrey and downtown Vancouver, Simon Fraser University offers a strong research environment in a dynamic Pacific Rim setting that is ranked by the Economist Intelligence Unit as the world’s most liveable city. For further details about the Beedie School of Business, visit our website at http://www.beedie.sfu.ca/.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent residents will be given priority. SFU is committed to the principle of equity in employment and offers employment opportunities to qualified applicants. All positions are subject to budgetary approval.
Under the authority of the University Act, personal information required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further details see: http://www.sfu/vpacademic/Faculty_Openings/Collection_Notice.html
Interested applicants should send electronic format, pdf preferred) their CV, a cover letter describing their interest and qualifications for this position, copies of any publications, and contact details for at least two references to:
Prof. Sudheer Gupta at sudheerg@sfu.ca.
Start date: September 1, 2012. (Start date may be negotiable to accommodate the successful candidate.)