Postdoctoral Researcher

Business Information Systems Group

Whitaker Institute

National University of Ireland, Galway

Ref. No. NUIG 143-15

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time fixed term position as a Postdoctoral Researcher with the Business Information Systems Group at the National University of Ireland, Galway. This position is funded by the Irish Research Council and is available from 1stJanuary 2016 to contract end date of 31st January 2017.

This project will investigate the darkside of social media in the workplace. The following two research questions will be addressed; (1) What cognitive and technological capabilities are needed by workers to avoid information overload from enterprise social media? (2) Doalgorithm created filter bubbles constrain worker creativity?

Job Description:

The successful candidate will be tasked with contributing to both of the study’s research questions. Key requirements will involve developing a literature review, gathering and analysing qualitative and quantitative data, organising a workshop, and investigating what unconventional methodologies can be used to investigate the darkside of enterprise social media.

The postdoctoral researcher is expected to publish in the top-tier outlets in information systems and/or management science, and must have a strong publication record as well as excellent writing skills.

The postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for conducting top-quality empirical research with the industry partners. The postdoctoral researcher must have strong industry communication, collaboration and coordination skills to sustain fruitful industry-academic relationships between the partners and the university.

Furthermore, the postdoctoral researcher is expected to actively participate in new research funding opportunities, such as the development of research proposals. A prior track record of research proposal writing is desirable. The postdoctoral researcher must be a motivated self-starter, as well as being focused and exacting in their work ethic.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Information Systems, Software Engineering or other relevant fields.

Essential:

  • Strong publication record
  • Prior track record of research proposal writing
  • Excellent communications skills, both verbally as well as in writing.
  • Strong coordination, organisational and management skills.

Desirable

  • Strong skills qualitative data gathering and analysis
  • Strong skills in quantitative data gathering and analysis, particularly structural equation modelling.
  • A track record in social media research
  • Good record of services to, and participation in, the academic community.
  • Good dissemination skills targeting non-academic audiences (industry-focused).

Salary: €31,270 fixed, per annum. Start date: Position is available from 1stJanuary 2016

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Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to Dr. Eoin Whelan of the Business Information Systems Group, National University of Ireland Galway –

To Apply:

Applications to include a covering letter, CV,and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail (in word or PDF only) to Gwen Ryan:

Please put reference number NUIG-143-15 in subject line of e-mail application.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon onFriday, 27th November 2015.

Interviews are planned to be held week beginning 14th December 2015.

National University of Ireland, Galway is an equal opportunities employer.