Two Post-doctoral Fellowships
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), School of Management (SOM), Thailand
Due date for applications: 28 February 2010
The School of Management at AIT, Thailand invites applications for two post-doctoral fellowships in the areas of "Socially and Environmentally Responsive Management" and "Innovation and Entrepreneurship" for 2010. The School has been the recipient of the prestigious 4 Palmes award from Eduniversal in 2009 establishing its reputation as the internally strong business school. In the past, its MBA and EMBA programs have been ranked among the best by Asia Inc in 2004.
A minimum requirement for the two positions is a PhD degree from a well-reputed university. The fellowship positions are open to advanced doctoral and post-doctoral students. The initial appointment will be for a period of one year. The compensation and benefits will depend on qualifications and experience.
Applicants should describe how their work would contribute to one of the following themes:
- "Corporate Social Responsibility" which also link to the main research themes of the AIT "Climate change" and "Poverty alleviation,"
- "Innovation and Entrepreneurship" which covers a wide area from R&D management, innovation development, organizational processes in innovation, project management, and the role of entrepreneurship in the innovation creation process.
The qualified post-doctoral fellows will be responsible for:
- The development of cross functional areas teaching themes in sustainability and CSR; innovation and entrepreneurship.
- Teaching support and team teaching in various courses.
- Preparation of Business Cases for teaching in various courses.
- Communication with businesses to develop research projects in the research fields.
- Communication with donors to develop research projects in the research fields.
- Coordinate and support the Yunus Center's activities
Interested candidates should send curriculum vitae including the names and addresses of five referees and a write-up on how their work contributes to the research themes in the near future. Please submit applications through e-mail, fax or air-mail to: The Dean, School of Management, Asian Institute of Technology, P.O. Box 4, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand, Fax: (66-2) 524-5667, E-mail: Dean_som@ait.ac.th
For further information, visit the Institute website: http://www.ait.ac.th
Thank you very much,
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Yuosre Badir, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Innovation and Technology Management
School of Management
Asian Institute of Technology
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