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June 15, 2026 at 11:59 PMThis job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Temporary Research Positions (Employee Group)
Research Fellow
Temporary research position (June 2026. – July 2027.) dates are negotiable.
The research fellow will assist Dr. Waqar Nadeem with multiple on-going research projects to collect and analyze data as well as to present and publish findings. These projects are related to digital twins, value creation, and business model renewal Projects are funded by Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).
About the Position
Brock University’s Goodman School of Business invites applications for a research fellowship at the intersection of consumer value creation, business renewal, and digital twin technology This fellowship is part of a SSHRC-funded program investigating how real-time digital representations of consumers, markets, and organizations are transforming how firms create, deliver, and capture value.
The successful candidate will work directly with Dr. Waqar Nadeem (Principal Supervisor) and a multidisciplinary research team to develop and empirically test frameworks for how Digital Twins drive sustainable business renewal and generate new forms of consumer and firm-level value.
Research Context
Digital Twin technology , the creation and continuous updating of virtual representations that mirror real-world entities in real time, is rapidly moving from industrial engineering into the domain of marketing, consumer behavior, and strategic management. When applied to consumers, organizations, and market ecosystems, Digital Twins create unprecedented opportunities for personalized value delivery, adaptive business models, and anticipatory strategy.
Responsibilities
Qualifications Required:
What We Offer
How to Apply
Submit the following via Brock University’s online application portal (Blue “Apply” button above) or directly to the principal investigator comprising of:
Files may be sent directly to Dr. Waqar Nadeem at wnadeem@brocku.ca
Post End Date:
Note to all candidates: Applications should be submitted by June 15th, 2026 After that date applications will be reviewed until the positions is filled.
We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.
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