PhD in Research in Information Systems and Business Analytics

Position ERIM FT PhD vacancy formVisible since Friday, 1 November 2024Deadline Wednesday, 15 January 2025FTE 1 fteReference 4607Abstract In today’s hyper-connected world, digital technologies are reshaping industries—from social media and mobile devices to the Internet of Things, smart cities, and connected vehicles. This digital transformation brings both new opportunities and significant challenges as companies adapt to shifting consumer demands. In our Ph.D. program in Information Systems, we equip you to conduct pioneering research, addressing these complex challenges that are shaping the digital society.Our faculty engages in a wide array of cutting-edge projects, including digital platforms, circular and digital business models, energy digitalization and informatics, data markets, recommendation systems, social networks, online privacy and piracy, AI ethics, and the future of AI in business. As a Ph.D. student, you will have the chance to contribute to these impactful areas, developing solutions that shape tomorrow’s digital landscape.We seek highly motivated candidates with a strong academic record and a passion for interdisciplinary research on critical issues at the intersection of information technology and management. As a member of the Business Information Management (BIM) section within the Department of Technology & Operations Management at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, you will be part of a vibrant academic community.Applicants should have robust quantitative skills, ideally holding an MSc, MPhil, or Research Master in fields like economics, computer science, econometrics, or statistics. Proficiency in programming languages such as R, SQL, or Python is expected. We are particularly interested in candidates with a clear ambition to pursue an academic career after completing their Ph.D.Throughout your Ph.D. journey, you will receive rigorous training through coursework in information systems, economics, econometrics, machine learning, and large-scale data analytics. Working closely with your advisors, you will define, develop, and execute original research projects. The dissertation, guided by your unique interests and insights, will require creativity, self-direction, and a deep commitment to advancing scientific knowledge. Join us and become a young scholar in shaping the future of the digital world.Keywords Artificial intelligence, business analytics, information strategy, circular and digital platforms, energy informatics, data markets, AI and ethics, and economics of information systems.Topic The Ph.D. student will develop research topics in close collaboration with their advisors, who consist of full professors (promotors) and associate / assistant professors (daily supervisors).Required profile We seek candidates who have : A passion for understanding the impact of digital technologies on individuals, organizations, markets, system design, public policy, and society.Enthusiasm for quantitative analysis, data, programming, and scientific inquiry.Proven experience in conducting and completing research projects.MSc or MPhil in Econometrics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related discipline.Experience in developing and estimating econometric or statistical models using R, SAS, Stata, or Python.Strong programming skills, especially experience in scraping structured web content (HTML, XPATH, CSS).Openness, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to learn and adapt.Ambition to pursue an academic career as a leading researcher and educator.Motivation to independently formulate and carry out research projects, aiming for publication in top-tier journals.Eagerness to explore and answer novel research questions.Experience in writing and publishing scientific papers.Expected output Scholar publications. As a Ph.D. student, you will develop research papers aimed at publication in top-tier information systems and management journals, such as Management Science , MIS Quarterly , and Information Systems Research . The BIM faculty at RSM has a strong track record of publishing in these leading journals, providing a solid foundation for your research. Your final Ph.D. results will also be compiled into a dissertation, and most BIM Ph.D. students successfully publish multiple papers in these prestigious outlets.Cooperation To enhance your international profile, we strongly encourage our Ph.D. students to undertake a research visit at one of the top universities for 3 to 6 months during their third or fourth year. Previous students have visited renowned institutions such as MIT, the University of Maryland, the University of Minnesota, Carnegie Mellon University, and the University of California, Berkeley.Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) is one of Europe’s top-ranked business schools. RSM provides ground-breaking research and education furthering excellence in all aspects of management and is based in the international port city of Rotterdam – a vital nexus of business, logistics, and trade. RSM’s primary focus is on developing business leaders with international careers who can become a force for positive change by carrying their innovative mindset into a sustainable future.RSM is an equal opportunity employer and explicitly encourages applications from candidates of all genders, ethnicities, and nationalities.#J-18808-Ljbffr