Phds In Business Management With Specialization In Digital Marketing Or Customer Satisfaction

11 Sep 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company

Masaryk University - Faculty of Economics and Administration

Department

Department of Business Management

Research Field

Economics » Marketing

Economics » Business economics

Economics » Consumer economics

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Czech Republic

Application Deadline

30 Nov 2023 - 23:59 (Europe/Prague)

Type of Contract

Not Applicable

Job Status

Not Applicable

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Faculty of Economics and Administration at the Masaryk University (Brno, Czech Republic) is inviting PhD applicants who would like to complete a PhD in the field of business management with a specialization in digital marketing or customer satisfaction. Students and recent graduates with a background in management, business administration, and related disciplines are invited to apply.

Successful applicants will work within the Department of Business Management.

In terms of current capacity and planned research projects, we are currently seeking PhD candidates for the following supervisors and topics:

Dušan Mladenović, Ph.D.

Expert in digital marketing focusing on electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM) and online consumer behavior. Quantitative researcher experienced in experimental research. Member of a European collaboration research network focused on eWOM.

Topics:

Effectiveness of Electronic Word of Mouth

The multilayered impact of generative AI on electronic Word of Mouth

Prateek Kalia, Ph.D.

Expert in marketing management focusing on consumer behavior and technology, including electronic commerce, digital retail, electronic service quality, human-computer interactions, and smartphone use. The author of novel smartphone user classification metrics called Cellulographics©.

Topics:

Emerging technologies (such as Generative AI-Chat GPT) and electronic service quality in electronic commerce.

Immersive technologies (such as augmented, and virtual reality) and buying behavior.

Petr Suchánek, Ph.D.

Expert in business management and marketing focusing on customer satisfaction, financial performance of enterprises, customer lifetime value, and the use of artificial intelligence by university students. Quantitative researcher experienced in surveys and financial analysis.

Topics:

Customer satisfaction and financial performance of enterprises.

Modeling Customer lifetime value.

If you wish to apply, please check the profiles of potential supervisors and submit

Letter of application, including description of areas of expertise, research interests, and experience

Complete CV

to the prospective supervisor according to your research interest and their area of expertise: dr. Dušan Mladenović ([email protected]), dr. Prateek Kalia ([email protected]), dr. Petr Suchánek ([email protected]).

Other potential supervisors and topics can be found here.

Once your future supervisor agrees, you may officially apply via our online application. A fee for one application at the Faculty of Economics and Administration is 700 CZK. The online application requires you to submit the following documents (in English):

Dissertation project (based on the topic you agreed on with your future supervisor)

Structured professional CV

Letter of motivation

Proof of achieved education

Application deadlines:

30th November 2023, 23:59 (course start date in February 2024)

Dissertation project may be submitted by the 20th December 2023.

30th April 2024, 23:59 (course start date in September 2024)

Dissertation project may be submitted by the 21st May 2024.

In case of any questions regarding the PhD programs in general or the application process, please contact Lucie Přikrylová ([email protected]).

You can also find information on our website. We recommend you to read the Terms and Conditions of Admission to the Faculty of Economics and Administration as well.

Follow us on Twitter for more opportunities (@vedaeconmuni).

Requirements

Research Field

Economics » Management studies

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Economics » Business economics

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The ideal candidate:

must have completed MA/MSc degree in Management, Business administration, or related fields before the beginning of the course;

must be well versed in statistics and quantitative research methods and techniques;

must demonstrate attention to detail, and combine integrity, creativity, efficiency, and a willingness to cooperate with colleagues;

must be passionate about empirical research with applications in business management, business informatics, and related fields;

must possess good communication and presentation skills; he/she must be fluent in English (both written and spoken);

Previous (research) experience, although not required, is considered an advantage.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information

Benefits

PhD students initially receive a minimal fellowship of 15,500 CZK (approx. 600 EUR) per month for 24 months. After successful defence of their research proposal and submitting first research outcomes, minimal funding of 18,000 CZK (approx. 700 EUR) per month is extended for additional 24 months. In addition, there is a possibility to apply for travel allowances, to participate in a students' grant competition with a high success rate and to participate in research projects with external funding. We typically arrange for PhD students to spend at least one semester at another university in Europe. There is no tuition fee.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

2

Company/Institute

Faculty of Economics and Administration

Country

Czech Republic

City

Brno

Postal Code

60200

Street

Lipová 41a

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https: // is.muni.cz/prihlaska/info?lang=en&filtr-typ-studia=D&filtr-forma- studia…

Contact

State/Province

Czech Republic

City

Brno

Website

https: // www. econ.muni.cz/en/admissions/phd-studies

Street

Lipová 507/41a

Postal Code

602 00

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED