University of Utah

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The Sorenson Center for Discovery and Innovation at the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business is inviting applications for a postdoctoral fellowship. The fellow will work with faculty conducting innovation related research, with a particular focus on the pharmaceutical industry. Fellows will also be expected to continue their own research.

Candidates should have an interest in innovation, a strong background in applied econometrics and are expected to have completed their Ph.D. in strategy or economics by summer 2020. The appointment is for two years, with an option to extend a third and does not include any teaching obligations. Start date is anticipated to be July 1, 2020. Fellows are expected to be in residence during their tenure, participate in seminars and contribute to the broader intellectual community.

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package fellows will be provided an allowance for research related expenses. The application deadline is March 16, 2020. To be considered please complete the application at: http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/102889.

The Sorenson Center for Discovery and Innovation is housed within the Department of Entrepreneurship and Strategy; additional information on the group can be found at: https://eccles.utah.edu/faculty/department-entrepreneurship-strategy/. Specific questions may be directed to matt.higgins@eccles.utah.edu.