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Boston University / Post-Doc / Ethics in the Global Economy

  • 1.  Boston University / Post-Doc / Ethics in the Global Economy

    Posted 04-03-2016 08:00
    Dear colleagues,

    Please find below an announcement for a post-doctoral position at Boston University for the academic year 2016-2017

    All the best,
    Michel Anteby

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    Michel Anteby
    Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior and Sociology (by courtesy)
    Boston University Questrom School of Business
    Rafik B. Hariri Building, Office 546C
    595 Commonwealth Avenue
    Boston, MA 02215 USA

    +1-617-353-4160

    manteby@bu.edu
    www.michelanteby.net


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    Boston University Post-Doc Position

     

    The Susilo Institute for Ethics in the Global Economy

    Questrom School of Business Boston University

     

    Hiring: Post-Doctoral Research Associate, 2016-2017

     

    The Susilo Institute for Ethics in the Global Economy at Boston University's Questrom School of Business welcomes submissions for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate. Individuals in this position are encouraged and expected to continue their professional and high quality scholarly agenda on a subject matter of their choosing, in alignment in some manner with the substantive areas of interest of the Susilo Institute (ethics in the global economy). The Institute from its inception is focused on issues involving global ethics and values from a cross-cultural perspective, with a non-exclusive emphasis on Eastern and Western traditions.

     

    Post docs also shall support efforts of the Institute surrounding communication and outreach, curricular integration, and activities impacting the student experience, both co-curricular and extra-curricular. Submissions are encouraged from diverse academic disciplines, including traditional business backgrounds as well as liberal arts. Ph.D.'s from philosophy, or other areas including social sciences or law are welcome to apply. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or other terminal degree, or expect to complete their degree or defense by June, 2016 at an accredited institution.

     

    Candidates should present with the following capacities:

    • Commitment to the highest possible standards of academic and personal integrity

    • Exceptional written and oral communication skills

    • Knowledge of the principles and techniques of the subject disciplines

    • Organizational and project management skills

    • Self-initiative, high personal motivation, self-management, and detail-orientation, as well as responsibility to meet deadlines without oversight

    • Ability and interest to work on a team and the ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds

    • Ability to maintain accurate records of research findings and the analysis of results

    • Demonstrated ability to see projects through to completion


    Post docs are encouraged to join in the culture and academic environment of Questrom and of the Boston University campus.

     

    The position duration is offered for a period of one year, from July 1 through June 30, 2016 though the individual shall receive primary consideration for future years, depending on mutual interest.

     

    Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, current c.v., writing sample, three references, and explanation of anticipated scholarship project(s) for the upcoming year by email to Susilo@bu.edu as soon as possible. The position will be filled on a rolling basis.


    For more information on the Institute, please see: http://www.bu.edu/Questrom/Susilo.

     

    We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor