Jobbnorge ID: 242819

Deadline: 4/28/2023
Website: http://www.ntnu.no
Scope: Fulltime
Duration: Temporary

NTNU Business School has a vacancy for one

PhD in Business Administration

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About the position

Do you have a Master's degree in Business Administration with very good results and wish to immerse yourself in the subject through
independent research? If yes, you might be the person we are looking for!

NTNU Business School is looking for an ambitious person who wishes to take a PhD in Business Administration. Relevant subjects for the PhD
candidate are management accounting and control, financial accounting, finance, business analytics, marketing, organization, strategy and
management.

The PhD position will be affiliated with one of the research projects described below. For the research projects in NTNU Center for Sport
Management Research and in Center for management and innovation in public sector it will be necessary to master a Scandinavian language
both orally and in writing, while this is not a requirement for the projects affiliated with Center for Real Estate and Environmental Economics.

NTNU Center for Sport Management Research

For this position, it is necessary to master a Scandinavian language orally and in writing. See the Norwegian announcement text for details
about the Center and the position.

Center for Real Estate and Environmental Economics

Sustainable Housing is a research project with the ambition to contribute to the reduction of individual's climate footprint by contributing to more
sustainable housing and transport solutions. The sharing economy and collaborative consumption are central themes in the project.

Research project Big data in real estate finance intends to use automated valuation models (AVM) and Explainable AI (XAI) related to the
housing market. See "available PhD position 2023" on this page.

Center for management and innovation in public sector

The Health Personnel Commission's report (NOU 2023: 4) identifies a gap between future labor capacity and the need for doctors and nurses.
We are looking for a research fellow who will study how we can facilitate production and use of management information that can contribute to
increased efficiency within health services. Studies in both municipal health services and in health enterprises may be of relevance. For this
position, it is necessary to master a Scandinavian language orally and in writing.

PhD candidates are given the opportunity to travel to network with other researches in the field and to participate in international research
conferences.

Candidates completing their master's degree in the Spring 2023 are welcome to apply.

We are flexible when it comes to the starting date, but you must have completed your Master's degree before you can start in the position.

Duties of the position

As a PhD candidate you develop a relevant research proposal under the guidance of a supervisor during the first three months of the
employment period. An approved proposal including a project plan is a prerequisite for admission to the PhD program and further employment
as a PhD candidate. The final thesis should contribute to the development of new scientific knowledge and meet international standards in the
field. You are expected to contribute to international conferences and publish in international peer reviewed journals.

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Required selection criteria
The PhD position's main objective is to qualify for work in research positions. The qualification requirement is completion of a Master’s degree
or second degree (equivalent to 120 ECTS) with a strong academic background in Business Administration or equivalent education with a
grade of B or better in terms of NTNU’s grading scale. Applicants with no letter grades from previous studies must have an equally good
academic foundation.

In addition, you must have good written and oral English skills. Due to the teaching duties, candidates with skills in Scandinavian languages will
be chosen if the proposed project is affiliated with NTNU Center for Sport Management Research or Center for management and innovation in
public sector.

The appointment is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants and national
guidelines for appointment as PhD, postdoctor and research assistant.

NTNU is committed to following evaluation criteria for research quality according to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment -
DORA.

Personal characteristics
ability to work independently
industrious
enthusiasm for research
ability to contribute positively to the work environment

In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal suitability, as well as
motivation, in terms of the qualification requirements specified in the advertisement

We offer
exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment
an open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleagues
favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
employee benefits

Salary and conditions

PhD candidates are remunerated in code 1017, and are remunerated at gross from NOK 501 200 per annum before tax, depending on
qualifications and seniority. From the salary, 2 % is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

The period of employment is normally four years with required teaching duties. In some cases the position can be made three years long
without additional required duties.

Appointment to a PhD position requires admission to the PhD programme in Economics and Management. As a PhD candidate, you undertake
to participate in an organized PhD programme during the employment period. A condition of appointment is that you are in fact qualified for
admission to the PhD programme within three months.

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts
relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and
attachment are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment to NTNU. After the appointment you must
assume that there may be changes in the area of work.

It is a prerequisite you can be present at and accessible to the institution on a daily basis.

About the application

Please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered.

The application and supporting documentation to be used as the basis for the assessment must be in English or a Scandinavian language.

The application must include

CV
Certificates
Diplomas (preferably from the Diploma Registry (Vitnemålsportalen) if you have studied in Norway)
A short preliminary research proposal describing topic, research questions and the choice of theories and methods. This proposal is to
be expanded into a final research proposal after starting in the position (three first months) in colloboration with your supervisor. It is
expected that the research proposal will fall under the projects described under "About the position".
Academic works - published or unpublished - that you would like to be considered in the assessment. You do not have to submit your
master’s thesis. Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint works, you must attach a brief
description of your participation.

Please note that applications are only evaluated based on the information available on the application deadline. You should ensure that your
application shows clearly how your skills and experience meet the criteria which are set out above.

The Diploma Registry contains the results from most universities and university colleges in Norway. If you have studied in Norway before,
please upload your academic records directly from the Diploma Registry to your application in Jobbnorge.no

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Diploma Supplement is required to attach for European Master Diplomas outside Norway. Chinese applicants are required to provide
confirmation of Master Diploma from China Credentials Verification (CHSI).

General information
Working at NTNU

A good work environment is characterized by diversity. We encourage qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, functional
capacity or cultural background.

The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the innovation capital of Norway with a population of
200,000. The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the
world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education
(including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air quality.

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As an employee at NTNU, you must at all times adhere to the changes that the development in the subject entails and the organizational
changes that are adopted.

Information Act (Offentleglova), your name, age, position and municipality may be made public even if you have requested not to have your
name entered on the list of applicants.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Are Oust (are.oust@ntnu.no, 480 14 081). If you have any questions
about the recruitment process, please contact HR-advisor Svein Olav Antonsen (svein.antonsen@ntnu.no).

Application deadline: 23rd April 2023

NTNU - knowledge for a better world

NTNU - knowledge for a better world

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) creates knowledge for a better world and solutions that can change everyday
life.

NTNU Business School

We offer bachelor’s programmes in economics and business administration as well as four master’s programmes in economics and business
administration, management of technology, accounting and auditing, and public administration. We conduct research in financial management,
accounting, finance, organizational theory and management, marketing and economics. Much of our research is linked to various research
centres with national and international collaborative networks. The NTNU Business School is one of four departments in the Faculty of
Economics and Management.

Additional information
Place of service:
Trondheim 7030 Trondheim (Trondheim Municipality)

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