Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics (JSBE) is currently recruiting a

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER in Strategy and Entrepreneurship

for a fixed period of 4 years, starting 3 October or as soon as possible thereafter.

Postdoctoral Researcher participates in the work of strategy and entrepreneurship research group. The research group studies and publishes in the fields of strategic management, entrepreneurship, and technology management as well as history of strategy. Research by the faculty has been recently published in the Academy of Management Review, Strategic Management Journal, Research Policy, and other leading journals of the research field. Postdoctoral Researcher´s duties will focus on scientific research and publishing, including planning of research projects and applying for research funding. The duties also include teaching two courses, a seminar, supervision of master theses and administrative tasks.

Qualifications we are looking for

The duties and qualification requirements and language skills for the position of the Postdoctoral Researcher are stipulated by the University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines. According to Finnish law, a non-native university teaching and research staff member can be granted an exemption from the requirement of Finnish language proficiency. The postdoctoral researcher is expected to have good skills in English language.

Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in strategic management or other adjacent fields (e.g., organizational economics, entrepreneurship, international business, or technology and innovation management) as well as experience in research and teaching in the fields of strategic management and/or entrepreneurship, preferably from an AACSB accredited business school or other internationally recognized research universities. Evidence on participation in research projects, research funding, and thesis supervision will be considered as an advantage for the applicant. While we consider applicants from all areas of strategic management, we value those that focus on the research of competitive strategy, industry evolution, strategy process or history of strategy. An ideal applicant should have an ambitious research agenda targeting to publishing in the highest impact strategic management journals (e.g., Strategic Management Journal or Long Range Planning) or general management journals (e.g., Academy of Management Journal or Administrative Science Quarterly).

What does the University of Jyväskylä offer as an employer?

At the University of Jyväskylä you are a valued member of our academic community with a unique opportunity to influence the research-based education of students. You become part of our international and multi-science community where the welfare of each individual is important. At Jyväskylä we offer a great and lively campus area with opportunities to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle.

In our university, pedagogical expertise is valued, and its research and development are supported. We provide you the latest information and resources in the field of education for the development of teaching. Our multidisciplinary community develops constantly new teaching methods and creates possibilities to learn from each other.

The salary of a successful candidate will be based on level 5-6 of the job requirement scheme for teaching and research staff in the salary system of Finnish universities. The starting salary will be between 3800-4500 EUR/month depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate. A trial period of six months will be used in the beginning of the employment.

To find useful information about the University of Jyväskylä, the City of Jyväskylä and living in Finland, see the University's International Staff Guide.

How to apply

Please attach following documents to the online application in English as PDF files:

1. A motivation letter showing your match to the discipline and specific position call (free-form)
2. Curriculum vitae (CV) which is to be written in accordance with good scientific practice and the following CV template
3. A list of publications following the Academy of Finland instructions
4. A brief (1-2 pages) written account of pedagogical training and teaching merits (teaching portfolio)
5. A research and publication plan (research statement, max. 3 pages)
6. Optionally names and contact information of 1-3 referees

Please submit your application at the latest on 18 September by using the online application.

For further information, please contact Professor Juha-Antti Lamberg, juha-antti.lamberg@jyu.fi, +3585771698.

At the University of Jyväskylä, everyone can find their place in the human-centred environment of 2,600 experts and 14,700 students. Our goal is to create wisdom and wellbeing for us all. It is essential that each member of the community thrives and has opportunities to develop and grow. We cherish openness of thinking as well as the balance between research and education. Our naturally beautiful campus is located at the heart of the city of Jyväskylä. JYU is the third largest employer in Central Finland.

Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics (JSBE) conducts high-quality research and offers quality degree education and executive education in business and economics. JSBE mission supports Competitive, Digital, and Sustainable Transformation in Business and Economy.  We offer our expertise widely to business, economy and society and contribute our knowledge to promote university-based entrepreneurship and innovation activities.   

JSBE is accredited by AACSB and BGA. JSBE’s Avance Executive Education has AMBA accreditation. JSBE’s research is ranked among top 401-500 in Shanghai’s Academic Ranking of World Universities and 250-300 in Times Higher Education ranking. 

JSBE is an active, international, and cooperative faculty in the dynamic and international University of Jyväskylä. The number of JSBE faculty is around 120, including about 25 professors. 1.500 students study at JSBE. Each year, around 200 students graduate as Masters of Science, and about 10 doctoral dissertations are publicly defended at JSBE.