The Department of Technology Management and Economics conducts prominent research within areas such as logistics, innovation, entrepreneurship, industrial marketing and quality sciences. The department consists of seven divisions and three research centres. Our research is linked to several of Chalmers Areas of Advance.

Information about the the project

The Division of Operations Management carries out research, doctoral and undergraduate education in the area of operations management. The research will start as being part of a current project called Sustainable and Resource Efficient Business Performance Management Systems. The project is based on collaboration with several universities, research institutes and manufacturing industries. The PhD student’s research project will be focused on analysis of Business Performance Measurement Systems with a special emphasis on the connection to strategic decisions.

Major responsibilities

Your major responsibilities as PhD student are to contribute to the results and dissemination of the project and to pursue your doctoral studies. You are expected to develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing. The research will use both quantitative as well as qualitative methodologies.

Position summary

Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years. You will spend about 80% of this time on research and maximum 20% teaching and other departmental tasks. You will be enrolled in the research school Technology Management and Economics as well as associated to the National research School of Production 2030.    

Qualifications

To qualify as a PhD student, you must have a master's level degree in a related area, corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits. We expect that you are highly motivated, able to work independently, and capable of engaging in close collaboration with representatives from both industry and academy. We highly appreciate individuals with high social competence who can contribute to a stimulating working environment. Finally, you need to be fluent both in English and in Swedish.

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application deadline: 2016-03-06

For questions, please contact:

Mats Winroth, Ph.D., Professor, mats.winroth (at) chalmers.se, +46 31 7721217

Peter Almström, Ph.D., Associate Professor, peter.almstrom (at) chalmers.se, +46 31 7721283

Patrik Jonsson, Ph.D., Professor, Head of Division, patrik.jonsson (at) chalmers.se, +46 31 7721336

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Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our eight Areas of Advance; Built Environment, Energy, Information & Communication Technology, Life Science, Materials Science, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!

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Arbetsgivare Namn: Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB

Arbetsgivare adress: Göteborg 41296 Göteborg

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Land: Sweden

Område: Västra Götalands län

Avtalstid: Permanent

Typ av kontrakt: Full time

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