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Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics (CATÓLICA-LISBON) invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor position for the Operations, Information Systems and Data Science group with a focus on Data Science starting in September 2023. Seasoned Assistant or Associate Professors interested in applying will also be considered in the search at their appropriate level.

Applicants must have a PhD degree in a quantitative field such as decision sciences, statistics, computer science, information systems, operations research or quantitative marketing. The ideal candidate will have a strong research record (or show potential) and will be using core tools from data science such as information retrieval, search engines, recommender systems, predictive and prescriptive analytics, and econometrics to answer questions relevant to business decision-makers.

Preference will be given to applicants with a demonstrated ability to use Machine Learning for research.

CATÓLICA-LISBON is dedicated to developing the field of data science in its connection and application to industry to tackle business and economics problems, such that successful candidates coming from programs outside business and economics are expected to develop research agendas that bridge to and can address managerial or economic problems.

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by October 9^th, 2022, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

We will be interviewing at the INFORMS annual conference or via ZOOM for those who will not attend. If you wish to be considered for an interview at the INFORMS conference, please mention that in your application package.

 Position Requirements

Católica-Lisbon is a research-focused institution and tenure-track faculty are expected to maintain a research program targeted at top-tier journals in their field. Católica-Lisbon provides ample support to do so. Salary is competitive, the school provides funding for research-related activities, including travel to international conferences. Teaching requirements for tenure-track positions are modest and scheduled with the goal of allowing ample research time.

Candidates must demonstrate the potential to publish in top-tier management journals. For Associate positions, candidates are expected to show a strong research track record in top journals, excellence in teaching, and the ability to add to the research reputation and productivity of the group.  

Faculty in the group of Operations, Information Systems and Data Science publish regularly in top journals such as Management Science, Information Systems Research, Management Information Systems Quarterly, Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, Production and Operations Management, Operations Research, among other top journals in the field.

Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics (CATÓLICA-LISBON)

CATÓLICA-LISBON is a leading European business school, committed to research production at the highest level, to excellence in developing outstanding graduates for high-level careers, and to offering business leaders a lifelong learning environment. Our programs are internationally recognized: within Europe we are a top 30 business school, our Lisbon MBA and our Master in Management are top 25. In the world we are top 17^th for our Masters in Finance and top 23^rd for Executive education in the FT Rankings. The increasingly international character of the school is reflected in our faculty, student body, and international accreditations. Since 2008, CLSBE has had the “triple crown” of international business school accreditations: AACSB, EFMD, and AMBA. Our  programs are entirely taught in English to an increasingly international student body.

Faculty and Research Environment

CATÓLICA-LISBON provides a vibrant research environment. The core research faculty consists of more than 40 tenure-track members, with doctorates from top North American (including MIT, NYU, CMU, UCLA, Columbia, Yale, Arizona, Stanford) and top European (including, LBS, LSE, Tilburg, RSM Erasmus, INSEAD) programs. The faculty body includes nationals from Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Ukraine, Bolivia and Netherlands. The CUBE research unit of CATÓLICA-LISBON received the highest rating for research excellence in Portugalfor management research, when evaluated by an international panel. The Information Systems and Data Science group at Católica-Lisbon is composed of international faculty with a strong research focus.

Living in Lisbon

Lisbon has been ranked as one of the top 3 cities in the world in terms of lifestyle.  It is a thriving cultural hub with a vibrant restaurant scene, diverse artistic activities and sporting events, good public transportation, historic architecture, among the best weather in Europe, a public healthcare system, and easy access to world-class beaches. Lisbon has recently been ranked the safest capital city in Europe.

Application Procedure

In order to receive full consideration, applicants should send a cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation (for junior profiles), and samples of written work (application materials should be submitted via e-mail). Priority will be given to applications received by October 9^th, 2022. Review of materials begins immediately upon receipt. Submissions will be accepted until the position is filled.

E-mail: internationalrecruit@ucp.pt

Applicants must have a PhD degree in a quantitative field such as decision sciences, statistics, computer science, information systems, operations research or quantitative marketing. The ideal candidate will have a strong research record (or show potential) and will be using core tools from data science such as information retrieval, search engines, recommender systems, predictive and prescriptive analytics, and econometrics to answer questions relevant to business decision-makers.

Preference will be given to applicants with a demonstrated ability to use Machine Learning for research.