PhD Position(s) in Process Automation Research

The Process Automation Research Group within the Center for Technology Management Research of Stevens Institute of Technology is seeking applications for PhD positions in the field of information systems, with an interest in process automation and workflow management.

The Process Automation Research Group is conducting various research projects in the fields of business process automation, web services choreography and workflow-based process controlling.

This position offers the opportunity to help build a center of excellence in Process Automation Research within a rapidly expanding school with a strong vision for the future of technology management.

Requirements

Candidates must have a MSc degree in computer science, information systems or a related field. Candidates with an MBA (with interest in information systems) or an MSc degree in social sciences (with interest in information systems) are invited to apply. We are particularly interested in candidates that enjoy working in a multidisciplinary team and that can bridge the gap between business requirements and technical implementations.

A limited number of fellowships is available for outstanding candidates.

How to apply

Instructions on how to apply can be found here. In additions to the steps mentioned there, please send an e-mail with your CV to Michael zur Muehlen.

Stevens Institute of Technology is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

About Stevens

Founded in 1870 in Hoboken, NJ, Stevens is one of the leading technological universities in the country. It offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. The university has a total enrollment of 1,400 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students and a full-time faculty of 120.

The Howe School of Technology Management offers a Ph.D. program in Technology Management with concentrations in Information Management, Technology Management and Telecommunications Management. Students may also pursue their doctoral studies in other areas related to technology management such as Innovation Management or Project Management.

The Ph.D. program is designed primarily for full-time students. Students who have completed the Ph.D. program will be prepared to join the faculty of leading academic institutions or to take high-level research-oriented positions in industry.