Who are we?
AMA DocSIG is the American Marketing Association’s special interest group for marketing doctoral students.
We provide opportunities in which marketing PhD students develop professional skills in the areas of research, writing, teaching, presenting, reviewing, and other areas that aid in job placement and career development.
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Hiring for Academic Year 2026-27
We are pleased to announce our officer recruitment for the 2026–2027 academic year. We are currently seeking applicants for multiple vacant positions.
This is a valuable opportunity to contribute to the doctoral student community, develop your leadership skills, and expand your professional network within AMA DocSIG.
Application Deadline: June 30, 2026. Please note that priority will be given to early applicants, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
For more information about open positions, application requirements, and how to apply, please scan the QR code included in the attached flyer or click here. If you have any questions, please reach out to Zahra Safa Karami- zkarami@uwyo.edu
Wrapping Up 2025 with Gratitude 💫
As we close out an inspiring and impactful year, the AMA DocSIG team wishes you a joyful, peaceful holiday season! 🌟
May this time bring you the space to reflect, recharge, and reconnect—with yourself, your goals, and your loved ones.
We’re so proud of what we’ve accomplished together in 2025—from launching new initiatives like the Track Discovery Series, Weekly Digest, and DocSIG Global Colloquium at the 2026 Winter AMA to gathering valuable insights through our global survey, to supporting the marketing PhD community through webinars, networking, and resources.
We’ll be back in January with more updates, events, and opportunities to connect.
Until then—Happy holidays, and Thank You for being part of our community.
– Your AMA DocSIG Officer Team.
2025 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐀𝐌𝐀 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐒𝐈𝐆 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Join us in Chicago this August!
AMA DocSIG is excited to reintroduce a dedicated doctoral pre-conference in response to the high demand for mentoring and peer-networking opportunities among PhD students at SummerAMA in Chicago this August. We aim to provide PhD students with robust support as they navigate coursework, develop dissertation ideas, prepare for the job market, and transition into their academic careers.
𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
- Mentorship Opportunities: Intimate sessions led by experienced faculty covering challenges in both early and later stages of a PhD program.
- Networking & Peer Community: Dedicated time to connect with fellow doctoral students and established scholars in an informal, supportive atmosphere.
- Research Feedback from Published Faculty: Engage in interactive discussions about research ideas, learn strategies for publishing, and receive personalized feedback from mentors.
𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞! 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/gWj9EDri
𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
Students will be divided based on their research methodology (i.e., Behavioral, Strategy, and Quantitative).
𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘺 𝘔𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘐 (𝘉𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘚𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯):
Track 1: Early PhD Years: Focus on coursework, forming a dissertation topic, and building a strong research pipeline.
Track 2: Later PhD Years: Guidance on preparing for later stages of the PhD, including publication strategies and navigating the job market.
𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘺 𝘔𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘐𝘐 (𝘐𝘥𝘦𝘢 𝘍𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬):
Doctoral students share and refine research ideas, leveraging the insights of faculty mentors and peers.
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 2025 SummerAMA in Chicago (co-chaired by Colleen Harmeling, Tonya Williams Bradford, Adithya Pattabhi)
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 & 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Friday, August 22, 2025 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐞: $50
𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: Breakfast provided
𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐬
DocSIG collaborates with faculty ambassadors Professors Dr. Karen Winterich (Penn State Smeal College of Business, CB, Co-Editor Journal of Marketing Research) and Dr. Andreas Lanz (University of Basel, Quant) in making this event a success for doctoral students by gathering distinguished faculty as mentors.
𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐬 – DocSIG Leadership ( Ishita Nagpal, Zahra (Safa) Karami); Reach out to us at docsig.ama@gmail.com with questions.
Thanks to our supporters for making this unique doctoral mentorship opportunity possible: University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business, with Kealy Carter (PhD), and American Marketing Association, with Marilyn Stone, Riley Fickett, and Matt Weingarden
2025 Winter AMA Academic Conference
For a complete list of the conference events, click here!
For DocSIG events during the conference , click here or use the tab in the menu at the top of the page.
🎥 Did you know? DocSIG has a YouTube channel!
Over the past four years, we’ve built a growing archive of webinars tailored to marketing doctoral students—by students, for students. Whether you’re preparing for the job market or looking to strengthen your research methodology toolkit, we’ve got you covered.
📌 Explore curated playlists on:
🔹 Job Market Preparation (CVs, interviews, campus visits & more)
🔹 Research Methodologies (experiments, modeling, qualitative methods, etc.)
💡 Perfect for catching up on missed sessions—or revisiting insights when you need them most.
🧠 Subscribe now and make the most of the DocSIG knowledge hub:
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@docsigama9927
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Are You Ready for the Job Market?
The American Marketing Association supports you with their newly published Transitions Guide: 𝘕𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘋𝘰𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘳.
Find short relevant articles written by esteemed faculty:
1. “Framing the Job Market and the Job Market Process” by Karen Winterich and Maura L. Scott
2. “CVs, Packets, and Positioning” by Son Lam and Clay Voorhees
3. “What to Consider When Crafting the DEI Statement” by Samantha Cross
4. “Preparing for an Online (Video) Interview” by Denish Shah
5. “Interview Presentations” by Andrea Dixon, Ph.D.
6. “Campus Interviews and Job Talks” by Conor Henderson and Joshua Beck
7. “Job Considerations, Negotiating Offers, and Making a Decision” by Ginger Killian, PhD and Kristy McManus
8. “Last Year as a PhD Student” by Jessica Rixom and Jim Salas
9. “Preparing for Success as a New Assistant Professor” by Mark Houston (TCU) and Cait Lamberton
10. “Waiting to Exhale” by Ron hill
Thanks to all faculty for passing on their knowledge in this guide. We appreciate your unwavering support.
Also, many thanks to Matt Weingarden and Marilyn Stone who are DocSIGs strongest advocates in the AMA and publish this report.
Doctoral students, whether you are currently navigating the job market or preparing for it in the upcoming year, we wish you the best of luck and hope this guide proves helpful to you.
Link to report: https://lnkd.in/gD9QmVik
Sparring with your Research Question Before You Go Into the Ring: A Key Milestone in the Journey from Research to Publication
Presentation for the DocSig AMA Academic Winter Meetings 2022, Las Vegas by Dr. Linda L. Price. Click here to read more.
Top 10 Journals in Marketing: Beyond the Financial Times Big 6
Beyond these six journals (i.e., JCR, JCP, JM, JMR, JAMS, & MS), what do you think are the next top 10 journals for young scholars to target their research? This question was answered by 104 expert reviewers in the field of marketing. Click here to find out who made the list!
Building a Strong Publication Record
What does it take to build a strong publication record over the years? The top-ranking scholars talk about their productivity and consistent presence in the Most Published lists. Read their insights here.