Research Fellow in Informatics

Welcome to Linnaeus University! A place for knowledge, ideas and development. For growth potential and a belief in the future. In Småland and in the world.Context of the Position
The here announced Research Fellow position, focused on information economics, is a part of an ongoing research program conducted at the Department of Informatics. That research is sponsored by several external bodies and also by Linnaeus University. The overall focus of this research program is the exploration of societal digitalization. Several research projects are currently pursued as part of this program, which are conducted by the Linnaeus Information Logistics research Initiative (LILI) research team. The LILI-team currently includes seven part-time researchers. The position announced here is to be allocated within the LILI-team, under the supervision of its research leader, Professor Darek M. HAFTOR. 

Specification of the Working Tasks
This Research Fellow position is to conduct a shorter and explorative research project with the focus on information economics and specifically economics of the information worker. Two key outcomes are expected from this research project. Firstly, a general characterization of several nations information economics, including Sweden’s; secondly, a formulated research proposal for a continuation of this research initiative. More specifically, the following activities may constitute the project and hence the work of this Research Fellow: 



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Characterization of several nations’ economics of information worker, in terms of:



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state of the art identification



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produced analysis of several nations





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Research Proposal



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to be based on the above specified outcomes



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the formulated proposal for a research project aims to continue the analysis of information worker.





Required Qualifications:



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Formal degree: PhD in Economics, or equivalent, (certificate must be in Swedish and/or in English); The applicant must have completed his /her Ph.D. studies no more than seven years previous the application deadline.



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Previous experience of work as a researcher, with the focus on analysis of a nation’s economic activities and structures;



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Good proficiency of analytical methods utilized in economics, (including: research design, data identification and collection, statistical data analysis, data presentation, research report compilation, oral presentations)



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Good proficiency in written and spoken English



Other grounds of assessment:



• Relevant work experience

• Motivation Letter’s justification for the applicant’s desire to work with the here detailed project

• Quality of the Recommendation Letter submitted

• Interpersonal skills and flexibility are of importance

Key Terms:



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Position title:           Research Fellow in Informatics



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Position at:              the Department of Informatics, Linnaeus University



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Physical allocation:   Växjö Campus, Sweden



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Length:                   start on September, 1st, 2014, until January, 31st, 2015; 100% (5 months)



Further information, please contact:



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Professor Darek M. HAFTOR, Research Leader, Department of Informatics, tel. + 46 (0)70 656 13 80; e-mail: darek.haftor@lnu.se



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Professor Anita MIRIJAMDOTTER; Head of the Department, Department of Informatics, tel. + 46 (0)70 337 75 24; e-mail: anita.mirijamdotter@lnu.se



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Human Resources Consultant Carina Axelsson, HR Department, tel. +46 0470-70 85 07, e-mail: carina.axelsson@lnu.se



 

Application:



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When applying for this position, please do submit:



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your Curricula Vitae (comprehensive)



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a Letter of Recommendation



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a Motivation Letter (for why you would like to work with this project)



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certified copies of your PhD degree award



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other relevant documents that support your merits




Please apply by clicking on the "Apply" button at the bottom of the ad. Your application should be designed according to the Template for application which can be found in the Guide to Appointment procedures under attachments on the right. The credentials you invoke must be verified with certification and they must be attached digitally in your application. Other documents, including various types of scientific works, must be submitted digitally along with the application. The application and other documents to be marked with the reference number. All documents cited must be received by the University no later than 24.00 on the closing day.