CORAL (Centre for Operations Research Applications in Logistics) affiliated with the Department of Business Studies invites applicants for a number of positions as Associate Professor, Assistant Professor and PhD scholars in Logistics/SCM to take up appointment by 1st June 2009 or later.
CORAL provides knowledge to support decision-making and control for logistics and supply chain management in companies and other organisations. Our research interests include, but are not limited to:
- Inventory control in supply chains
- Mathematical programming applications in logistics
- System dynamics issues in supply chains
- Operations management applications
- Vehicle routing and distribution planning
The scientific staff of CORAL includes 12 researchers of which 4 are full professors and at present 5 PhD students. Further information about CORAL can be found at http://www.asb.dk/article.aspx?pid=584
Brief description of the three types of positions:
The position as associate professor is a permanent position with an obligation to research and teach, including participation in the scientific development of the field, research training, pedagogical guidance/supervision of assistant professors, supervision of PhD students, evaluating work, preparation of and participation in administrative work. The distribution of the various activities may vary for each associate professor according to the decision of Aarhus School of Business. Applicants must hold a PhD and it is expected that the applicant can document scientific research in Logistics/SCM at an international level as well as good teaching skills in Logistics/SCM.
The position as assistant professor is a three-year temporary position with an obligation to research and teach, including participation in the scientific development of the field. A strong research potential and good teaching skills are required. The assistant professor will have to follow an internal teaching skills programme. Applicants must have completed their PhD before taking up the position.
A PhD scholar must complete an individually planned PhD course programme in Logistics/SCM and conduct a research project under the supervision of experienced senior researchers. The PhD student is also expected, as part of the programme, to spend some time (up to six months), with coverage of travel and accommodation expenses, at another – often foreign – research institution. During the programme, the PhD student is further expected to gain teaching experience within Logistics/SCM as well as experience with other forms of dissemination of research results. ASB also finances participation in relevant PhD courses and scientific conferences. In addition, it is expected that PhD students participate in and contribute to the other activities of the department. A PhD student is employed on a full-time basis for three years, and the salary is enough to cover all necessary accommodation and living costs and to lead an active life. A PhD student does not pay tuition fees .
General conditions for all three academic positions
Due to the increasing internationalisation of education it is expected that the applicant is able to teach in English. However, in the general evaluation of the applicant focus is on the research qualifications and research potential.
The applicants will be evaluated by an assessment committee whose recommendation of each applicant will be sent to the person involved.
Candidates, who are found qualified for an Assistant/Associate professor position by the expert assessment committee, may be invited for an interview and may be asked to give a research seminar and a test lecture. The committee is authorised to ask for supplementary material if this is deemed necessary.
Applications requirements
An application for an Assistant and Associate Professor position must contain
- Full CV
- Copy of PhD certificate
- Documented information on research and teaching qualifications
- A complete numbered list of publications. Research publications and/or working papers on which the applicant wishes to be evaluated, should be marked by a * on the list of publications and must be submitted in hard copy. (A maximum of ten research publications and/or working papers can be submitted)
- A brief statement of future research plans
All application materials including publications etc. must be submitted in English. The application and attachments must be submitted in sets (without binding) in three copies by ordinary mail.
An application for PhD Scholarship must contain
- Application form
- Project proposal (max. 5 pages), including the expected theoretical and methodological approach
- Graduate diploma including a list of all grades (a relevant translation must be enclosed)
- Full CV
- Other material, if any (e.g. publications), which should be taken into account in the assessment
The application form can be downloaded from: or requested from Henrik Scriver,hsc@asb.dk.
The application and attachments must be submitted in sets (without binding) in five copies by ordinary mail or via e-mail to PhD@asb.dk.
Closing date for all applications is Monday, March 9th 2009 at 12 noon.
Application including enclosed documents should be marked “Position No. 2030.31” and sent to:
Aarhus School of Business
Aarhus University
HR Department
Fuglesangs Allé 4
DK-8210 Aarhus V
Denmark
Attention: Ms. Charlotte Thomsen
Please pay attention to the fact that it remains the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application contains all the documents requested and that the material is received no later than the closing date.
For further information candidates are invited to contact Head of Department, Michael Christensen, by phone: +45 89 48 64 29 or by e-mail: mic@asb.dk or CORAL Centre Director Professor Anders Thorstenson by phone +45 89 48 63 18 or by e-mail: ath@asb.dk.
Information about the Department of Business Studies can be found at: http://asb.dk/about/departments/bs.aspx and about the Aarhus School of Business at www.asb.dk.
Aarhus School of Business, University of Aarhus is a university school which contributes added value to society through research, education and dialogue on the creation and development of companies and organisations.
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