Doctoral student in business administration - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Business administration is one of the largest subjects at Mid Sweden University with core activities that are approximately equal in size and scope at the Sundsvall and Östersund campuses. The subject offers education programmes at the first-cycle and second-cycle levels as well as contract education. Starting in the autumn of 2022, a Master of Science in Business and Economics programme will be introduced with two specialisations: marketing & business development and accounting & finance. The business administration research conducted at the Sundsvall campus has a special connection to the Centre for Research on Economic Relations (CER) with a primary specialisation in the areas of banking, insurance, pensions, real estate, auditing and strategic networks. The research conducted at the Östersund campus is profiled towards entrepreneurship, business development and tourism.

The posted position is linked to the Master of Science in Business and Economics programme’s specialisations, and the licentiate project must have a strong connection to the areas of marketing & business development or accounting & finance. The specific specialisation of the project work will be decided in consultation with the successful candidate’s supervisor.

Applicants that are able to perform financial calculations will be given extra consideration. The successful candidate must also be familiar with empirical investigations, as a large part of the research takes place in collaboration with actors in the surrounding community. It is essential that the doctoral student is able to contribute to the core activities conducted in the business administration subject area, including education and administration, and to the third-cycle education environment, by maintaining a physical presence on site at the relevant campus. The position is intended to lead to a licentiate degree.

Main activities and responsibilities: Third-cycle studies (80%) and administration and/or teaching (20%) for two and a half years.

Eligibility : In order to be admitted to the third-cycle programme, the applicant must meet the general entry requirements (second-cycle degree) and specific entry requirements. In order to meet the specific entry requirements for admission to the third-cycle programme, the applicant must have at least 90 higher education credits in the subject or a related subject or have acquired equivalent knowledge inside or outside Sweden.

Assessment basis: Selection is made from the pool of applicants who meet the entry requirements in terms of the applicants’ ability to successfully fulfil the obligations of the third-cycle programme. Selection is made according to the following criteria: The position requires documented aptitude for research, demonstrated in a bachelor’s and/or master's dissertation and other written material, as well as the capacity to work independently. The application must be accompanied by a project outline (maximum four A4 pages), which must contain a preliminary proposal for a dissertation and planning for how the proposal can be implemented.

Personal characteristics: The successful candidate will be an individual who thrives on challenges, is able to take the initiative and work independently. Other qualities we consider in assessing you as a candidate are that you are result-oriented, have the ability to collaborate and can communicate clearly and effectively with others.

Information: Further information is provided by Head of Department Daniel Laven, daniel.laven@miun.se, 010- 142 86 20 or subject representative Peter Öhman, peter.ohman@miun.se , 010-142 86 77. Information is also available at www.miun.se/jobb/.

Type of employment: Full time for two and a half years. Start date 1 September 2021 or according to agreement.

Location: Sundsvall

Salary: The starting salary will be determined according to a locally agreed salary ladder for Mid Sweden University for doctoral students.

Procedure This position will be filled in accordance with chapter 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance and in accordance with Mid Sweden University’s appointment procedures.

Application: Application with a certified copy of the applicant’s curriculum vitae, a description of the applicant, degree certificates, academic papers and other relevant publications as well as a brief description of the applicant’s research interests and why the applicant believes he or she is the right person for the position (maximum two A4 pages) and the above-mentioned project outline( maximum four A4 pages).

Please submit your application via our recruitment system no later than 30/04/2021