Postdoctoral AssociateResearch Scientist for Executive PhD Program
Postdoctoral AssociateResearch Scientist for Executive PhD Program
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The Executive Ph.D. Program in Business at Virginia Tech is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate or Research Scientist. We are looking for someone with a keen interest and proactive approach to engaging in grantfunded research as well as a strong ability to secure and manage sponsored research projects. The successful candidate will conduct original research across various fields including but not limited to business analytics behavioral science decision risk and management science marketing analytics cybersecurity innovation and science policy research ethics organizational sciences the dynamics between people organizations and systems AI robotics and immersive or augmenting technologies for learning interdisciplinary approaches to societal issues sustainable business or other relevant research areas.
The successful candidate will collaborate with the Ph.D. program director faculty and students to advance research initiatives and build productive partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders. They will mentor Ph.D. students and junior researchers (if coming at the Research Scientist level) organize educational activities and foster a collaborative research connection among faculty Executive Ph.D. students and fulltime students. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between academic research and realworld applications ensuring a mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and experience.
Rank will be determined by the qualifications of the successful candidate.
Key Responsibilities of the Postdoctoral Associate:
Assist with the preparation of grant proposals
Collaborate closely with the director faculty and students to drive research initiatives.
Mentor current Ph.D. students fostering their research development and creating a collaborative research environment.
Facilitate strong connections among faculty Executive Ph.D. students and fulltime students.
Assist in the organizing and leadership of workshops seminars and other educational activities to enhance the learning experience.
Present research findings at conferences workshops and seminars.
May serve as coPI
Key Responsibilities of the Research Scientist:
Lead and manage funded research projects ensuring highquality and timely completion of research objectives.
Develop and write grant proposals to secure additional funding for ongoing and new research initiatives.
Collaborate closely with the director faculty and students to drive research initiatives.
Collaborate with various stakeholders to foster productive research partnerships.
Mentor current Ph.D. students and junior researchers fostering their research development and creating a collaborative research environment.
Facilitate strong connections among faculty Executive Ph.D. students and fulltime students.
Organize and lead workshops seminars and other educational activities to enhance the learning experience.
Present research findings at conferences workshops and seminars.
May serve as PI
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in economics computer science psychology sociology business or a related field.
Ph.D. must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining (for consideration for Postdoctoral Associate rank).
Strong analytical organizational and problemsolving skills.
Excellent communication abilities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Proven track record of successfully writing securing and managing research grants (required for the rank of Research Scientist).
Additional training or certification in grant writing or research administration
Demonstrated experience in leading and managing sponsored research projects (required for the rank of Research Scientist).
Established network of collaborators and funding agency
Commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive academic community
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
commensurate with experience
Review Date
10/22/2024 (open until filled)
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Samantha Gagnetat regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
