Visiting Research Associate – The Center for Collaboration Science
University of Nebraska at Omaha
June, 2011
The Center for Collaboration Science (CCS) at UNO seeks to hire a visiting
research associate (“Post Doc”) in Psychology, Management, Information
Systems, or related disciplines to collaborate on on-going research
projects on collaboration and teamwork. Areas of interest include but are
not limited to social & collaborative media, creativity in teams,
leadership, group facilitation techniques, collaboration technologies, and
collaboration engineering. This position will begin in Fall 2011.
An ideal research associate will have interests and skills blending
multiple disciplines. The candidate must have a PhD in I/O or Social
Psychology, Information Systems, Organizational Behavior, Communication,
Management or a related discipline, with an interest and research track in
one or more of the areas mentioned above. We expect the research associate
to be involved in current research carried out in the Center, as well as
develop his/her own research program, and help in the development of
additional grants for the Center. The position is for one year with the
possibility of renewal.
CCS is a unique interdisciplinary initiative involving about 20 faculty
members from all six colleges of the University of Nebraska at Omaha that
research theoretical foundations and practical applications of individual,
group, organizational, and societal factors affecting groups of people
working together toward a shared goal. The mission of the Center for
Collaboration Science is as follows:
- To create scientific knowledge by theory-based and empirically-grounded
research on collaboration-related phenomena.
- To use evidence-based practices to solve collaboration problems for
groups, organizations, and society by designing and deploying solutions for
collaborative needs.
- To educate undergraduates, graduates, and professionals on collaboration
concepts through university courses, academic and professional
publications, seminars, certification, and professional training.
To apply, please visit the UNO careers web site at http://
www.unomaha.edu/humanresources/employment.php, create your account and
apply for this position. Cover letter, curriculum vita, research statement,
and list of references must be attached to the electronic application for
full consideration. If you have any additional questions, please contact:
Dr. Gert-Jan de Vreede
Managing Director
Center for Collaboration Science
University of Nebraska at Omaha
6001 Dodge Street, Omaha NE 68182-0116
email:
gdevreede@unomaha.edu
phone: (402) 554-2026
or
Dr. Roni Reiter-Palmon
Director of Research
Center for Collaboration Science
University of Nebraska at Omaha
6001 Dodge Street, Omaha NE 68182-0116
email:
rreiter-palmon@unomaha.edu
phone: (402) 554-4810
Additional information about UNO can be found at
http://www.unomaha.edu and
information about CCS can be found at
http://collaboration.unomaha.edu.
The university has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty
and staff. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from
members of underrepresented groups and strongly encourage women and persons
of color to apply for this position.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is the only public, metropolitan
university in the state. Located in the heart of Nebraska’s largest city,
UNO is a comprehensive university offering programs at the bachelor’s,
master’s, specialist, and doctoral degree levels. Serving approximately
15,000 students, UNO offers more than 130 undergraduate majors and more
than 60 graduate programs in a wide variety of fields. In addition to the
university-wide Graduate College, UNO’s colleges include Arts and Sciences,
Business Administration, Education, Communication, Fine Arts and Media,
Information Science and Technology, Public Affairs and Community Service.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not discriminate in its academic,
employment or administration policies and abides by all federal, state and
regental regulations pertaining to same. Employment eligibility
verification is required for all new hires. UNO provides reasonable
accommodation for the known disabilities of applicants and employees,
unless to do so would pose an undue hardship. If you need accommodation in
order to complete the application process or to perform any essential
element of the position sought, please contact the Office of Academic &
Student Affairs. Address: Eppley Administration Building 202, University
of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha NE 68182-0185. Telephone: 402/554-2262, FAX
402/554-4896
Roni Reiter-Palmon, Ph. D.
Isaacson Professor of I/O Psychology
Director, I/O Psychology Program
Director of Research, Center for Collaboration Science
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE 68182
(402) 554-4810
rreiter-palmon@mail.unomaha.edu