Stillingsbeskrivelse The Department of Maritime...

Stillingsbeskrivelse The Department of Maritime Research and Innovation (MFI) has established itself as a dynamic centre of research, education and innovation within the maritime field. With its focus on maritime economics, maritime leadership, cluster development and transport chain optimisation, MFI contributes actively to the continuous improvement of Danish maritime industry competitiveness in the global market.The scientific work at the department is characterised by:• Global orientation and collaboration• Practical relevance of R&D output through close cooperation with industry, maritime organisations and the Danish Maritime Authority• Teamwork, knowledge sharing and inter-disciplinary cooperation• Networking and knowledge disseminationThe Department is looking for a researcher holding a relevant PhD degree within the broad field of international economics. The successful candidate will actively contribute to building up one of the core research perspectives of the department - so far labeled “The macro-perspective: Global shipping market dynamics and framework conditions”. This is currently manned with 1 assistant professor and 1 PhD student. An additional PhD student is expected to start this Autumn. Additionally a full professor position has been opened, and the successful candidate is expected to assist the professor in building up this research platform.The applicant need not be an expert in maritime economics, but should have a keen interest in developing competencies in this field.The Department works in a highly cross-disciplinary fashion. It is therefore of crucial importance that the successful applicant is able and willing to work in teams and across research fields. The successful candidate is also expected to collaborate closely with economists and business leaders in major Danish shipping and maritime equipment manufacturing companies.The Department is governed by an appointed steering group including representatives from major players in the Danish Maritime businesses and leading academics. The day to day working language of the department is English.The associate professorship is a permanent position with an obligation to do research and teaching, including research training, supervision of PhD students, and preparation and participation in administrative work. Applicants should have a proven record of scientific research at an international level, as well as documented good teaching skills.The successful candidate is expected to work full time at the University Campus in Esbjerg.Further information can be obtained from Head of Department Kristen Nedergaard, phone +******, e-mail ******. Ansøgning, løn og ansættelsesforhold mv. The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (i.e. the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations, www.ac.dk). For a non-Danish candidate who does not currently reside in Denmark a 3-year tax reduction scheme can be applied for.Applications must include: • A Curriculum Vitae• A maximum of 10 relevant scientific works for the evaluation of the scientific potential of the candidate. These works should be prioritised through numbering (i.e. Work 1, Work 2, etc.) • A list of publications that also encompasses the scientific works that have been included for evaluation. The scientific works to be evaluated should also be marked with the prioritising number on this list of publication.• A teaching portfolio• Contact information of key reference persons• Academic diplomas• An index listing all annexes included in the application, each annex should be numbered and marked with the name of the applicantFormal application instructions and guide for teaching portfolio may be found at: http://www.sdu.dk/sam/portuk .An evaluation committee will be established to evaluate incoming applications. The committee is only obliged to include the sections of the enclosed material, which the committee finds necessary to form an assessment. The committee may request additional information, and, if so, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the necessary material. The committee reserves the right to arrive at a decision solely based on the material submitted. When the evaluation committee has submitted its report, the applicant will receive the part of the evaluation that concerns him/her.In order to promote equal opportunities to access academic positions, the University encourages all interested persons to apply, regardless of age, gender, religious affiliation or ethnic background.Please send 4 copies of the application, CV, teaching portfolio, publication list and diplomas (publications in 3 copies), marked Position no. 341/******before 1th of October 2009 at 12:00 noon to: University of Southern Denmark, Faculty of Social Sciences, Campusvej 55, DK 5230 Odense M, Denmark.Ansøgningsfrist: 1. oktober 2009 kl. 12:00Tjenestested: EsbjergAnsøgning mærket Stilling nr. 341/******sendes til:Det Samfundsvidenskabelige FakultetssekretariatSyddansk UniversitetCampusvej******Odense M