Postdoctoral Researcher, Family Business Chair

We are excited to announce an open position for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Family Business Chair at IESE. The position is a full-time for two years and is expected to start in September 2025 (or by mutual agreement). The primary criterion for acceptance is research excellence in both theoretical and empirical papers, and an interest in studying topics related to family businesses and/or governance. We will accept applications on a rolling basis until April 15.

Description

The primary focus of this postdoc position is to develop original research in line with the chair's research agenda to publish in top management outlets. The candidate will work under the supervision of Prof. Jeroen Neckebrouck. We value the pursuit of diverse research interests that contribute to understanding of the family business/governance domain including but not limited to corporate governance and strategy, entrepreneurship and innovation, succession, strategic decision-making, human capital and human resource management, family science perspectives, role of private equity and family offices. One of the options is to assist in ongoing projects leveraging large scale administrative datasets with employee-employer matched information. More broadly, it is expected that the fellow will also become actively involved in the IESE Business School intellectual communities by regularly participating in research seminars, brown bag presentations, etc. No teaching is expected or required.

The ideal candidate will be thinking of this position as a stepping stone toward taking on a research professorship in the future.

Qualifications

• PhD in management or related field (e.g. economics, finance, organizational psychology, sociology) completed or near completion
• Excellent academic record and work ethic. Demonstrated research ability excellence and enthusiasm for research to the highest quality
• Strong interest in family business and corporate governance research.
• Experience with large-scale datasets and advanced statistical methods is beneficial, but not mandatory.
• Excellent level of spoken and written English.
• Work-permit for Spain, and willingness to relocate to Barcelona.

Application Instructions

Applications will be considered until the position is filled. The review will begin immediately. To be considered for the position, please submit:

• full curriculum vitae
• a brief profile of your research program, including a description of theories you've used and datasets you have worked on (if applicable) and the status of current projects
• if possible, 2-3 letters of recommendation
• up to three published or working research papers

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

IESE’s programs, research and activities, and our organizational practices, are informed by a humanistic and ethical vision of management. As such, IESE is an equal employment opportunity organization, and does not discriminate against any person on any legally protected basis.