Postdoctoral position in Logistics services

Information about the research and the division
This post-doc position, which is partially funded by the Area of Advance Transportation, is associated with logistics and supply chain management, with particular focus on logistics services providers. .The post doc will contribute to the development of principles for service management (design, operations) of logistics service providers in assuming extended roles and increasing responsibility. This will concern the flow of goods by interacting directly with the shipper/receiver. The aim of the research is in this context to develop the actors’ roles, the division of labor and responsibilities in the intersection between the customer's supply chains and the logistics service industry. Current and emerging business models of logistics service providers are of great interest herein.

The appointment is intented to strengthen the divisions' research, both in terms of depth within the subject but also the methodological range. Since we have a strong collaborative research culture good networking skills and team-work ability are required to enchance further national as well as international networks. We look for a candidate who can contribute to existing research foci as well as stimulate new research pathways. The applicant is expected to conduct empirical research as primary activity, but will also to a limited extent be involved in teaching and learning activity at various levels. Results of research are expected to be disseminated through publications in highly ranked journals within the subject area as well as in interactions with professionals.

The division of Service Management & Logistics (SML) conducts research and teaching in close interaction with external organisations, and focuses on resource utilisation, improvement and development of processes as well as inter-organisational relationships. The division pursues a problem-oriented and inter-disciplinary research, with strong emphasis on industry relevance but also high visibility in leading academic journals. The key aim of our research activity is to address societal challenges and contribute to industrial leadership. Our research has strong reference to two of the department's three profile areas, namely Supply Chain Management and Operations Management, and three Areas of Advance: Transportation, Production, and Built Environment.

The division has a particular focus on three service-intensive sectors: healthcare, transport & logistics, and construction. The position has a focus on logistics and supply chain management, with particular focus on logistics service providers, and is partially funded by the Area of Advance Transportation. The research group enjoys collaboration with other academics and industry through Northern Lead Logistics centre.

Major responsibilities
The primary duty as a postdoc is to perform own research, as a member of a research group and to participate in ongoing and future projects at the division, and to publish in meritous journals in the field. 

The position includes teaching up to 20 percent of your working hours, in the bachelor and master courses in the area of logistics and supply chain management, and/or other departmental tasks.

An important aspect of the responsibility is collaboration within academia, industry and with society at large. The research requires the applicant to interact with industry, have ability to plan and organize the work, and be
able to communicate the scientific results, both to the public and industry and, importantly, through scientific publications.

Position summary
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of two years (1+1).

Qualifications
To qualify for the postdoc position, the applicant must have a doctoral degree in a relevant field (Logistics and Supply Chain Management, etc.). The degree should generally not be older than three years. In addition, experience from a postdoc position or qualified research and development in the field is meritorious.

We look for a candidate who can contribute to existing research foci as well as stimulate new research pathways. The applicant is expected to conduct empirical research as primary activity, but will also to a limited extent involved in teaching and learning activity at various levels. Results of research are expected to be disseminated through interactions with professionals as well as publications in highly ranked journals within the subject area.

Other meritorious experiences and skills are: 

• Access to a well-developed research network as well as a professional network.
• Experiences of collaborations with partners outside academia. The research is expected to be conducted in a collaborative fashion in several different constellations within the academic community and in interaction with industrial partners . Hence, great value is placed on the ability to collaborate, having social skills and the ability to create a stimulating work environment.
• Ability to publish results from research in highly-ranked academic journals.
• Presentation skills (oral and written)
• Experience in teaching, course development and other education related assignments related to master's level in Supply Chain Management, or related programs.
• Experience in working with project management and writing grant applications. 

Application deadline: 5 March, 2017


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