The Ivey Energy Policy and Management Centre at the Ivey Business School, Western University, Canada, invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship. The position is available from July 1, 2014 for either a two or three year period.

The Post-Doctoral Research Fellow will work collaboratively with the Director of the Centre and affiliated faculty to conduct research on energy sector policy and business issues. In addition, the Fellow will be expected to assist with organizing Centre conferences, public communications, and applied research projects. More information on the Centre can be found at http://sites.ivey.ca/energy/.

Candidates should either have recently completed a Ph.D. or be in the final stages of a Ph.D. program. The candidate's research focus should relate to energy policy or management. Topics may include regulation, political economy of energy, energy markets, international energy trade, power generation, renewable energy, smart grid technology, pipelines, oil and gas, or hydraulic fracturing. Disciplinary training should be in economics, business, or political science. Candidates should possess strong empirical research skills as demonstrated by doctoral work or publications. Prior employment experience in the energy sector or related industries is an advantage. Compensation will be highly competitive.

The Ivey Business School is Canada's premier business school and is recognized worldwide for the quality of its management education and research. The School's major activities include: a highly regarded MBA program and a unique undergraduate program; an established doctoral program active in most major areas of management; and an expanding portfolio of programs for executives, including an Executive MBA delivered in Canada and Hong Kong. The School is internationally oriented in terms of curricula, research, faculty, and student exchanges.

The position is subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The Ivey Business School and Western University are committed to employment equity and welcome applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities.

Candidates interested in the position should submit a cover letter, a CV/resume, and representative publications or manuscripts to Laura McLeod at lmcleod@ivey.ca. The submission deadline is March 15, 2014 although applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. For more information on how to apply, please visit our website at www.ivey.uwo.ca/faculty/Career_Opps.htm.