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New joint postdoc position to study organizational culture and sustainability

  • 1.  New joint postdoc position to study organizational culture and sustainability

    Posted 01-08-2019 15:56


    Center for Positive Organizations & Erb Institute for Global Sustainable Enterprise Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program

    The Center for Positive Organizations (CPO), in partnership with the Frederick A. and Barbara M. Erb Institute for Global Sustainable Enterprise (Erb) at the University of Michigan, seek a post-doctoral scholar to help develop and lead a two-year research effort focusing on business sustainability change agents. Specifically, the post-doctoral scholar will conduct research on questions relate to the following topics:

    1. What tactics help change agents influence companies towards sustainability impact and thriving organizational culture? This may include advocating for new products and services, policies, or practices.
    2. How do change agents build their psychological resilience and maintain their motivation?

    Faculty Mentors:


    Work under the mentorship of notable faculty members affiliated with both the Center and Erb Institute:
    • Susan Ashford, Michael & Susan Jandernoa Professor of Management and Organizations
    • Jerry Davis, Gilbert and Ruth Whitaker Professor of Business Administration and Professor of Management and Organizations
    • Andrew Hoffman, Professor of Management & Organizations, Professor of Environment and Sustainability, and Holcim (US), Inc. Professor of Sustainable Enterprise

    Qualifications:


    A PhD degree in organizational studies, psychology, business administration or a related subject area is required.

    Applicants must be at the beginning of their academic careers, having received their PhD or comparable degree between September 1, 2016 and August 31, 2019.

    Individuals holding current academic positions at a rank above post-doctoral fellow are not eligible to apply.

    Fellowships are open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens providing they are eligible for an academic visa in the United States

    Applications close February 1, 2019 at 17:00 ET
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