A full-time opening for a Post-Doctoral Associate is available beginning summer or fall 2008 and continuing through the 2008-2009 school year with possible extension for a second year. This post-doctoral appointment will be divided equally between two research projects: (1) a study of health care organization integration, and (2) an NSF study of sustaining high quality performance in organization. It is a full-time research appointment.

The healthcare organization integration study is directed by Professor Andrew Van de Ven and the researcher will work with other research team members in conducting research, analyzing data, and writing reports from an ongoing longitudinal, real-time study of integration and change in Minnesota health care organizations. The research goals focus on analyzing these longitudinal data to both develop and test theories about processes and consequences of organizational change.

The NSF study on sustaining high quality in organizations is led by Professor Roger Schroeder with Professors Andrew Van de Ven and Kevin Linderman as co-investigators. The purpose of the study is to determine why organizations that have strong competitive positions in product quality lose their position only to possibly gain it back later. The Post Doctoral researcher will work with other team members in theory development, collecting data, analyzing data and writing articles for publication.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have completed a doctorate in business administration, management, economics, sociology or related fields. Experience is required in analyzing quantitative data using techniques such as MANOVA, LISREL, factor analysis, time series regression analysis, and DEA. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. Ability to work in a team environment is required.

Application Process

Interested applicants must apply online at https://employment.umn.edu and refer to requisition #154284. In addition to the online application form, attach a cover letter and a CV using the online system. For questions about the application process, please contact Vicki Lund at lundx006@umn.edu or (612) 624-9827. This position will remain open until it is filled.

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer and encourages applications from females and minorities.