PhDManagement
| Study location | Lithuania, Vilnius, On Campus |
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| Academic field | Management and administration (ISCED 345) Management studies (JACS N200) |
| Type | Doctoral, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 years (30 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | PhD (PhD candidate position in „Risk management in global supply chains”) |
| Course code | Management S003 |
| Tuition fee | €12,449 per year Part-time studies (6-year) 8 229,00 |
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| Application fee | €100 one-time |
| Entry qualification | Postgraduate diploma (or higher) Master’s degree in social sciences (economics, business management). The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English International applicants to whom English is not a native language need to provide a proof of their English language proficiency. Exceptions are made only for applicants who have completed their previous studies fully in English. One of the following is accepted: |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. A relevant portfolio is required. Please upload your research proposal including the abstract, literature review, research objectives, research questions, methodology and bibliography. - Certified copies of the Master’s degree diploma and its supplement with grades or higher education equivalent to it; |
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Overview
PhD candidate position in „Risk management in global supply chains”
Open application for a doctoral candidate in Management
The doctoral candidate position is available in the Business Management Faculty Business Technologies and Entrepreneurship department. Applicants interested in other research topics related to supply chain transformation are also welcome to apply.
Research topic description
Global supply chains are a key driver of the modern economy. Still, their international nature and high dependence on various factors, such as geopolitical events, climate change, technological disruptions and economic crises, make them highly vulnerable. This is also supported by supply chain disruptions in recent years related to pandemics and geopolitical tensions have highlighted the need to understand the sources of risks better and manage them more effectively to ensure the continuity and resilience of global supply chains. Despite the efforts made to balance supply chains, risk management practices are still dominated by practices that fail to effectively predict risks due to data fragmentation and lack of tools for their analysis, do not include an integrated approach to risk management, and pay insufficient attention to the systemic strengthening of supply chain resilience.
The dissertation would aim to develop and practically apply a systemic risk management model in global supply chains to reduce the vulnerability of supply chains and ensure their continuity and resilience.
The results of this dissertation could be used:
- to conduct an empirical analysis showing which segments of global supply chains are the most vulnerable;
- to develop a decision-making tool that helps supply chain managers analyse and manage risks in real time;
- to develop an integrated risk management model that assesses various types of risks (operational, financial, geopolitical, environmental, etc.) and their impact on global supply chains;
- to develop recommendations for risk reduction based on practical prevention, adaptation, and recovery solutions.
This dissertation would contribute significantly to the theory of global supply chain risk management by integrating technological solutions and applying a systemic approach to the object under analysis. At a practical level, the proposed models and tools could be applied in various sectors to ensure the stability and resilience of supply chains even under conditions of uncertainty.
The selected candidate will work on the PhD thesis under the supervision of Prof. Dr Ieva Meidutė-Kavaliauskienė The successful applicant will have to attend scientific conferences, meetings and internships at the other universities.
Requirements
• Required background: master’s degree in social sciences (economics, business management).
• Expected skills and knowledge:
o Experience in supply chain management, logistics or risk management is preferred.
o Ability to conduct research, including qualitative and quantitative methods, and use analytical tools.
o Ability to use analytical and risk management technologies (big data, artificial intelligence).
o Excellent knowledge of English for conducting and publishing research.
o Personal qualities and motivation.
It is a prerequisite you can be present at and accessible to the institution daily.
For more information
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. The position may not be opened if no qualified candidate is found. Additional information regarding the post may be obtained from Prof. Dr Ieva Meidutė-Kavaliauskienė, e-mail: ieva.meidute-kavaliauskiene@vilniustech.lt
Programme structure
The PhD programme consists of:
· Independent research under supervision;
· Courses for PhD students (approximately 30 ECTS credits);
· Participation in research networks, including placements at other, primarily foreign, research institutions;
· Teaching or another form of knowledge dissemination, which is related to the PhD topic when possible;
· The completion of a PhD thesis.
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