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September 1, 2010
Two PhD positions in Healthcare Management
Location: Ulm, Germany
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date: September 1 st, 2010
Index number: 40
The newly established Center for Healthcare Management at Ulm University in Germany invites applications for: Two PhD positions in Healthcare Management (50 %)(or one full-time post-doctoral research position).
Ulm University, a leading medical and natural sciences university in Germany, is seeking two PhD candidates (or one post-doctoral researcher) for the newly established Center for Healthcare Management. This concentration brings together the medical and the business school at Ulm University to develop expertise in healthcare management. The candidates will participate in domestic and international collaborations with leading academic and medical institutions.
Responsibilities:
The candidate(s) will take a lead in designing and conducting healthcare management research (data collection, analysis and synthesis). They will also assist in teaching.
Qualifications:
- Master’s or PhD degree in psychology or related fields
- Experience in statistical methods and test theory; proficiency in statistical software such as SPSS or SAS
- Knowledge of health care markets/organizations and theories of organizational behavior is considered a plus
Start date:
Ideal start date is September 1 st , 2010 or later (flexible); two-year contract.
Additional information:
Candidates must be willing to relocate to or near Ulm. Ulm is located in southern Germany, close to the Alps, Munich and Stuttgart. The city is known for its rich culture, as well as a science and commercial center. International applicants are welcome.
The University of Ulm is committed to increase the share of women in research and teaching positions and therefore explicitly encourages female candidates to apply.
Compensation:
Salary will be in accordance with the German state-regulated public service salary scale (TVL-13).
To apply:
Please send CV, cover letter, a brief synopsis of a research project previously conducted (or up to three selected publications) and up to 3 letters of reference to Prof. Dr. Katharina Janus at katharina.janus@uni-ulm.de latest until July 25, 2010. Please indicate in the subject line the index number 40.
Physically disabled applicants receive favourable consideration when equally qualified. The appointment is made by the central university administration.
