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Position Description
Area: Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Duration: One-year, with possibility of renewal
Start Date: April 2022
Salary: 50,000 $CAD per annum, plus University of Calgary Plan C health benefits
The Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Entrepreneurship and Innovation .
Job Description:
This postdoctoral scholar position will be part of a research team to support a SSHRC Insight grant funding the project “Building gender-inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems in Canada.” Dr. Chad Saunders of the Haskayne School of Business will be the primary supervisor for the postdoctoral scholar and Dr. Karen Hughes will co-supervise. Dr. Saunders is located at the University of Calgary and is an expert on entrepreneurial support and policy. Dr. Hughes is the Alex Hamilton Professor at the Alberta School of Business (University of Alberta) and a Visiting Research Fellow at the Diana International Research Institute (DIRI) at Babson College. She has published widely on issues relating to gender, entrepreneurship, and economic change.
This project utilizes data from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Canada and will provide an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovative analysis and publication activity, and to gain familiarity with the GEM Canada (www.gemcanada.org) and GEM projects (www.gemconsortium.com). The primary responsibilities of the postdoctoral scholar will include:
• Planning of research activities and survey design;
• Planning and assisting with data collection and analysis of results; working with the survey vendor to ensure data quality;
• Writing research papers and reports;
• Preparation of presentations and peer reviewed publications;
• Assisting with proposal preparation for new research activities (including assisting in the preparation of research grant applications and contract proposals); and
• Presenting research results in seminars, scientific conferences and or related settings and communities.
The specific objectives of the position are to:
• Develop and implement data collection instruments to evaluate gender-inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems in Canada
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data using primarily quantitative methods approaches
• Develop an action and evaluation plan for implementation of evaluate gender-inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems in Canada
Time will be provided for the postdoctoral scholar to continue to build and advance their own program of work. The successful scholar will be encouraged to apply for national/international awards.
Qualifications:
• Recent* PhD in entrepreneurship and innovation or related field is required (Completed PhD by commencement of the position is required).
• Experience working with interdisciplinary research teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently as part of a research team
• Desire to learn new research methods related to Indigenous ways of knowing, strengths-based and collaborative research, and contribute to learning of others in an interdisciplinary research team
Asset Qualifications:
• Experience and knowledge of academic research and policy on gender and entrepreneurship, and entrepreneurial ecosystems is considered an asset
• Skills and knowledge in quantitative (survey) research approaches is considered an asset
• Experience with research ethics boards and following ethics protocols is considered an asset
*Please review the Postdoc Eligibility Guidelines for more information prior to applying for this position.
This is a one-year appointment with the opportunity for renewal based on satisfactory performance and available funding. The successful candidate would be expected to apply for the University of Calgary’s Eyes High Postdoctoral Match-Funding Program. While funding for this position is not contingent on receiving the Eyes High matching funds, additional funding for travel or research would be provided to the candidate if these matching funds were secured. https://research.ucalgary.ca/postdocs/funding-opportunities/eyes-high-postdoctoral-match-funding-program
Application details:
Please submit application by email to Dr. Chad Saunders [email protected] on or before January 31, 2022 at 11:59 pm MST.
Please submit your application as a single PDF file with the subject line: Postdoctoral application – [Your name]. All applications must include:
• Cover Letter summarizing your interest in this position, your qualifications, relevant experience, career goals, and description of how postdoc training will contribute to these goals
• Current curriculum vitae (CV);
• Official or unofficial copy of diploma(s)/university certificate(s); and
• Contact information including email addresses for three (3) references to support the application
The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a successful candidate is hired.
Please review the Postdoc Eligibility Guidelines for more information prior to applying for this position.
Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted further. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada, although others are encouraged to apply.
Visit the websites for the Haskayne School of Business and the Alberta School of Business for more information about our Faculty.
Additional Information
To learn more about postdoctoral scholar opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Postdoc Careers website. For more information about the Haskayne School of Business visit Careers in the Haskayne School of Business.
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About the University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
To succeed as one of Canada’s top universities, where new ideas are created, tested and applied through first-class teaching and research, the University of Calgary needs more of the best minds in our classrooms and labs. We’re increasing our scholarly capacity by investing in people who want to change the world, bringing the best and brightest to Calgary to form a global intellectual hub and achieve advances that matter to everyone. For more information visit research.ucalgary.ca/postdocs.
About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders – in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from the strongest economy in the nation and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour’s drive from the Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their professional success while they are here.
