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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Family Business at Concordia University, Montréal

  • 1.  Postdoctoral Fellowship in Family Business at Concordia University, Montréal

    Posted 07-21-2016 13:46

    Hello John,

     

    Could you post the Postdoctoral Fellowship opportunity to the ENTREP list?

    Many thanks,

     

    Horizon Postdoctoral Fellowship at Concordia University, Montréal, Québec Canada

     Concordia University in Montréal, Canada is currently accepting applications for a postdoctoral fellowship valued at $47,500 per year for each of two years. The following outlines the focus of the fellowship.

     Research program title: Business family transitions: Entrepreneurship and asset allocation within and beyond the family firm    

     Supervisor(s): Michael Carney & Rob Nason, Management Department, John Molson School of Business

     Program description: In this project we examine the asset allocation process in business families (BFs). BFs are late-generation corporate/family constructions that have reallocated their accumulated capital beyond the founding firm into new commercial and industrial ventures through vehicles such as commercial trusts, family offices, foundations, holding companies, and diversified business groups. While the literature has established that late-generation BFs gradually liquidate their ownership positions in a founding firm the literature largely ignores how assets are reallocated and the roles of family and third-party agents in managing them. 

     Academic qualifications required: Ph.D in Strategy, Organization Theory, Entrepreneurship, or related fields with experience in data analysis.  

     The post-doc's primary responsibility is to engage with theoretical development and conduct statistical analysis of large scale quantitative data to develop dissemination outputs including practitioner-focused and academic contributions. The position offers opportunities to engage with and develop original, high-quality research. Applicants should be able to work both collaboratively and independently.

                                                                                     

    Timeline and Application Process:

     Application deadline:             Review of applications is ongoing and we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. Applications are open until the position is filled but no later than October 21, 2016

     Fellowship start date:             No later than January 1, 2017

    Questions:                               Feel free to contact Michael.carney@concordia.ca or Robert.nason@concordia.ca with questions.

     Application: To apply please submit the following to Cynthia Raso at HorizonPostdocs@concordia.ca

    ·         One to three (1-3) page research statement demonstrating fit with the program described above

    ·         Current curriculum vitae demonstrating research excellence and a capacity for leadership in the domain (maximum 5 pages).

    ·         Two letters of reference from academic supervisors or current employers to be sent via e-mail directly to: Cynthia Raso at (HorizonPostdocs@concordia.ca)

     Concordia University is a vibrant research and teaching environment, with state-of-the-art research facilities and many research centers. Concordia is located in Montreal, Canada, a diverse and creative city, often ranked as offering one of the best quality of living experiences in North America.

     

     

    Michael Carney

    John Molson School of Business

    Concordia University

    1455 De Maisonnueve Blvd, West

    Montréal, Québec, Canada

    H3G 1M8

    Office Phone: (514) 848-2424 ext 2937

    Fax:   (514) 848-4292

     

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