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Postdoctoral Fellow Position at the University of New Brunswick, Canada

  • 1.  Postdoctoral Fellow Position at the University of New Brunswick, Canada

    Posted 11 days ago

    Two Postdoctoral Fellow Position at The J. Herbert Smith Centre for Technology Management and Entrepreneurship, University of New Brunswick, Canada

    The position is in the Dr. J. Herbert Smith Centre for Technology Management and Entrepreneurship (TME), Faculty of Engineering, University of New Brunswick (UNB), Canada. A recent Industry Canada report ranked UNB number one in Teaching and Learning, among all Canadian higher education institutions that support entrepreneurship education. In 2014, StartUp Canada recognized UNB with the Most Entrepreneurial Post-Secondary Institution of the Year award.

    The Dr. J. Herbert Smith Centre for TME is dedicated to cultivating new ideas, creative thinking and entrepreneurial spirit in the ever-changing world of technology. The Centre offers unique and innovative undergraduate and graduate programs that are designed to ensure students and working professionals with technological backgrounds have the necessary management and entrepreneurial skills to succeed in today’s world.

    Description of the position

    • The candidate contributes to research of the Centre and the Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Technology Management areas. The postdoctoral fellow position is initially for one year and subject to renewal based on performance.
    •  The candidate will work very closely with different stakeholders to develop models for Social Innovation and implementation of Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain.
    • This position requires the candidate to conduct research including data collection and analysis, writing for publication in academic conferences and journals, and developing grant proposals.

    To qualify for the positions, candidates should have:

    • Completed PhD in a relevant field (Management, Applied Economics, Data Science, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Engineering, or Computer Science) within last two years.
    • Some experience working with industry.
    • Econometric analysis with a focus on cluster analysis.
    • Survey design and conducting structured interviews with utilities and energy consumers.

    Applications will include:

    • Cover letter
    • Detailed current curriculum vitae
    • Statement of research interests
    • Sample publications
    •  The names and contacts of three referees

    Start date: Immediate

    Send your application by email to Dr. Dhirendra Shukla at the Technology Management & Entrepreneurship Program, Dr. J. Herbert Smith Centre, University of New Brunswick dshukla@unb.ca



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    Dhirendra Shukla
    Chair
    University of New Brunswick
    Fredericton NB
    (506) 453-3587
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