CUBS Management & Marketing Scholarship Opportunity - The Workplace of the Future: the Impact on the Organisation, the Employee and Society

Project Outline

One of the key transformations of the past four-years has been how organisations and their employees work, given the introduction of hybrid work. Emerging evidence indicates positive employee perceptions towards improved work-life balance and wellness, while some organisations have also been reporting on improved productivity. On the other hand, concerns have also been raised about increased employee working hours, and the further blurring of work and home lives. Equally, the effectiveness of hybrid work options relative to more creative and complex tasks which require diverse collaboration (possibly in-person), knowledge exchange and discovery (e.g., R&D / innovation management) remains unvalidated. The future of the workplace and associated employment, innovation and operational practices are up for discussion as it has become clear that transitioning ‘back to normal’ is not for debate.

Many questions exist. First, what does this new work ‘place’ and ‘space’ look like? Second, how can organisations and employees adapt to this new normal? Third, how can organisations’ innovate in this new normal? Finally, what are the implications of this transition for society, communities, and cities?

Requirements

Applicants must have a good primary degree (First Class (Preferred) or Upper Second- Class Honours) in an appropriate discipline (e.g., Business Management, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Psychology, or other relevant degree). An MSc award in appropriate discipline is preferable. Candidates due to complete their Primary or Master’s Degree in coming months are eligible to apply for the scholarship and should indicate expected result (these will have to be verified ahead of any formal offer being made). The successful candidate should be self-motivated and have a keen interest in the broad domains of innovation management, HRM, future of work, and/or entrepreneurship.

If English is not your first language you will need to satisfy the English language requirement:

• IELTS: 6.5 - with no individual section lower than 6.0
• TOEFL: 90 - with minimum scores as follows: Listening- 20; Reading - 19; Speaking - 21; Writing – 20

Scholarship Details

The PhD Scholarship is a research project supported by InterTradeIreland project funding and the Department of Management and Marketing of Cork University Business School (CUBS), University College Cork (UCC). It is envisaged that the scholarship will commence in July or October 2024.

The scholarship funding is a flat rate stipend of €22,500 per annum in addition to University fees of up to a maximum of €6,000 per annum and is tenable for up to 4 years (subject to satisfactory progress in studies each year).

The successful applicant will receive tailored guidance on their research, be part of a burgeoning research-focused School, with a welcoming and strong PhD support network, gain access to key international networks, in addition to gaining experience in third-level teaching. At the earliest possible opportunity during the tenure of a scholarship, the awardee will be required to prepare one, or if necessary two, application(s), under the guidance and advice of the supervisory team, for external research funding under the Irish Research Council (IRC) Government of Ireland Postgraduate

Application Procedure

Submit an electronic copy of the completed application form, detailing a research proposal aligned with the project brief provided above.  Your application should be accompanied by a Curriculum Vitae (including the contact details of two referees) and a letter of interest, directed to the supervisory team.  The successful scholarship awardee will then have to submit a formal application through the University application system where qualifications will need to be validated.

Further Information

Please contact either of the supervisory team for more information and guidance regarding the scholarship and making an application:

Dr. Gillian Barrett, Cork University Business School, Cork, University College Cork
Email:  gillian.barrett@ucc.ie  

Dr. Lawrence Dooley, Cork University Business School, Cork, University College Cork
Email: l.dooley@ucc.ie

Closing Date: Applications should be received before 5pm, May 20^th, 2024.