Postdoctoral Fellowship in Social Networks and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems Researcher - (2951863)

Position Information

Title : Entrepreneurial Ecosystem / Social Network Researcher

Where : NDSU College of Business, Fargo, ND.

Duration : 2 years, Starting August / September 2024

Application due date : June 30th 2024

This position is funded through the NSF Engines : North Dakota Advanced Agriculture Technology Engine supported by the U.

S. The National Science Foundation (award #2315315).The aim of this fellowship is to assist Dr. Josh Marineau in the study of the local and regional entrepreneurial ecosystems.

The immediate study will focus on capturing the evolution, growth, and change of the broader ecosystem through meaningful and reliable measurement of the social networks of individuals, groups, and organizations.

However, other research questions will also be pursued, such as evaluating the effectiveness of Engine programs and activities.

Fellows will be encouraged to pursue their own research questions as well.

The candidate is expected to :

• Assist in the development of novel methodology for the collection of social networks and relevant data at multiple levels of analysis (individual, organization, community).
• Participate in the collection and analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data.
• Assist in the writing of various reports and papers for diverse audiences (industry, NSF, academic, etc.)
• Teach 2 courses per year in the NDSU College of Business (topics TBD)

The candidate should have a topical interest in social networks and social network analysis at the individual, organizational, and / or community level.

Successful candidates will be well-versed in social network methods and analysis.

Requirements : Must have completed training at the doctoral level within five years of the position’s start date. PhD from a variety of business administrative fields are welcomed to apply, such as management, organizational behavior, entrepreneurship, strategy, and human resources.

Fields outside business administration with expertise in social networks, such as sociology and psychology are also welcome to apply.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

A strong preference will be given to candidates with expertise in social network analysis, exponential random graph models, graph theory, relational event analysis, and / or statistical programming (R, C, Python, etc.

Preference will also be given to candidates with proven ability to teach undergraduate and / or graduate management topics (OB, strategy, entrepreneurship, etc.).

Questions about the position should be addressed to Dr. Joshua Marineau ()

Benefits :

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire.

Other benefits include : wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay.

Optional benefits include : supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

About Us :

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle.

The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

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EO / AA Statement :

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression / identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Diversity Statement :

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another.

NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation.

Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

Veteran’s Preference Notice :

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

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