A full-time position in Finance or Economics at Assistant or Associate professor Level Research[...]

Galileo Global Education; Lyon; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A top international business school in Lyon seeks a faculty member for a full-time role in Quantitative Finance or Economics, beginning September 2026. Candidates should have a strong academic research profile or a strong pedagogical profile, or a hybrid of both. Responsibilities include cutting-edge research and innovative teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels. A Ph.D. in a related field is required, along with fluency in English. Competitive salary and relocation support offered.

Prestations

Competitive salary

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Machine Learning, or Generative AI.
• Strong publication record or interest in pedagogical innovation.
• Experience in project-based pedagogy or business challenges.

Responsabilités

• Conduct cutting-edge research in their area of expertise.
• Develop and deliver innovative, action-based learning experiences.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate-level programs.

Description du poste

Overview

FACULTY POSITION at emlyon business school inviting applications for a full-time faculty position in Quantitative Finance or Economics, open at the Assistant or Associate level, to begin in September 2026. We are looking to recruit either a candidate with a strong academic research profile, a candidate with a strong pedagogical profile, or a hybrid profile demonstrating excellence in both dimensions. We are especially interested in research in Market Finance, Gen-AI applied to Finance or Economics, and Field Experiments for health economics, labor economics or finance.

This position is part of emlyon’s broader strategic ambition to combine academic excellence with impactful, hands-on learning that is deeply connected to the business world and societal challenges.

Your role at emlyon

The selected candidate will join the Department of Quantitative Finance & Economics and the QUANT Research Centre, contributing to:

• cutting-edge research in their area of expertise; or
• the development and delivery of innovative, action-based learning experiences, closely tied to the professional ecosystem.

Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate (BBA), graduate (Programme Grande École), and master’s level programs. Most courses will be taught on the Lyon campus, with possible sessions on other emlyon campuses in France or internationally. We place a strong emphasis on demonstrated versatility in teaching, both in terms of delivery formats and topical breadth.

Candidate profiles

We are open to diverse academic trajectories and encourage applications from candidates who correspond to the following:

• Ph.D. in Finance or Economics or a related discipline such as Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Machine Learning or Generative AI.
• We encourage applications from junior profiles and PhD candidates whose defense is expected no later than Summer 2026.

Research-Focused Profile:

• High potential or proven publication record in top-tier journals (e.g., FT list) in Finance, Economics, or Management Sciences.
• Ability to collaborate on funded research projects
• Interest in pedagogical innovation and contribution to program development

Teaching-Oriented Profile:

• Experience in project-based pedagogy, live business cases, corporate challenges, or learning-by-doing models.
• Willingness to develop connections with business or institutional partners.
• Evidence of past teaching experiences at different levels in Quantitative Finance or Economics.
• Ability to design and coordinate courses with a high level of engagement and applied learning.
• Willingness to contribute to the strategic positioning of teaching and learning within the school.

The candidate will be expected to contribute to and will be regularly evaluated based on three areas of activities: (1) research performance, (2) teaching and student supervision, and (3) institutional service (e.g., administration, service in committees, representation of the school in the media and events).

We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Fluency and teaching experience in English is required. French skills are not required. The selected candidate is expected to be based in Lyon or nearby area. emlyon has set up a relocation policy to support the moving process.

Salary and conditions are competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The School

Founded in 1872, emlyon business school is one of the oldest business schools in Europe. It belongs to the top 1% of business schools worldwide recognized by EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA accreditation.

emlyon business school welcomes 9,260 students from 130 nationalities across its four campuses in Lyon, Shanghai, Paris, and Mumbai. The School relies on a Faculty of international professors and researchers, as well as a network of academic partners, to deliver top-quality trainings recognized in the world’s best rankings. It boasts a community of 48,000 alumni.

emlyon business school cultivates the ability to drive change by placing the hybridization of skills with social and environmental responsibility at the core of its programs, supported by teaching methods that combine action and thinking. The HR Strategy for Researchers is available on the school website.

The Environment

emlyon business school is at the center of a vibrant ecosystem of universities with strong research teams in engineering, computer science, natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities. Lyon is the second largest city in France, with a long entrepreneurship tradition and a solid digital industry.

Further information

• About emlyon business school: http://www.em-lyon.com/en/

The Application Should Consist Of

• A cover letter including the motivation to join emlyon business school
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae
• A research statement
• A teaching statement (with teaching evaluations, where available)
• A list of papers under review or in progress
• Two references/names with contact information

Possible questions about the position can be addressed to Professor Guillaume Coqueret, chair of the recruitment committee at emlyon business school: [e-mail]

All application materials should be submitted in English via the website page. The application materials will not be returned.

Recruitment process

emlyon business school complies with the Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment principles as stated in the European Code of Conduct for the recruitment of researchers.

The selection committee is appointed by the Head of department and composed of three to eight professors, ensuring a balanced representation of gender, national origin, and professor grades.

Pre-selection step: the selection committee reviews all the applications to short-list the candidates who meet the most criteria described in the candidate characteristics.

Short-listed candidates are invited to a recruitment day with a job talk and one-on-one interviews. Each permanent professor attending the job talk completes an assessment grid, and the results are aggregated to identify the top candidate(s).

Finalists are interviewed by the Dean for Faculty & Research and/or the Associate Dean for Research. The final decision is communicated by the Dean for Faculty & Research.

Submission deadline

1 December 2025. emlyon reserves the right to consider applications submitted after the deadline.