Nova SBE/BIPD/2025/06 - Pos-Doctoral Research Fellowship - Project “Women in Leadership Lab”,

Nova School of Business and Economics; Portugal; Presencial; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A prestigious academic institution in Portugal is seeking a Post-Doctoral Researcher to study female leadership. This role emphasizes quantitative research and offers opportunities for independent projects. The successful candidate will hold a PhD and have strong writing skills, contributing to impactful research while collaborating closely with an experienced faculty member.

Serviços

Possibility of renewal after 12 months

Opportunity for co-authored publications

Qualificações

• PhD or equivalent in a related field is required.
• Experience with organizational behavior research.
• Strong understanding of academic literature.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct research on female leadership issues.
• Design and lead independent research projects.
• Collaborate with Professor Jenny M. Hoobler.

Conhecimentos

Quantitative research skills

Strong writing skills

Formação académica

PhD or equivalent doctoral degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Organisation/Company Nova School of Business and Economics
Department Research Office
Research Field Other
Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions
Postdoc Positions
Country Portugal
Application Deadline 3 Oct 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)
Type of Contract Temporary
Job Status Other

Overview

OPEN CALL FOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

Nova SBE/BIPD/2025/06

A call for applications for 1 Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship is open at Nova School of Business and Economics (NOVA SBE) under the Project “Women in Leadership Lab”, funded by Nova School of Business & Economics with the following conditions:

Offer Details

MAIN FIELD: Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Human Resources or related fields

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidate will have a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field, completed by the start date of the posting. Relevant research background includes knowledge of the academic literature and theory in organizational behaviour and strong quantitative research skills including online experimental design and analysis. Must demonstrate strong writing skills.

WORK PLAN: The Leadership for Impact Knowledge Center at NOVA School of Business and Economics is seeking a Post-Doctoral Researcher to advance its research mission. The Center wants to invest in research that can shape policies and decision-making around Female Leadership and to advance women’s careers and organizations for the future. This research project will promote understanding of current and future challenges concerning female leadership, and build knowledge that prepares organizations to be more inclusive. To do so, it will also produce insights for mid- and long-term business solutions, as well as for public decision-making.

This position will capture trends, challenges, best-practices and insights concerning women''s interest and engagement in leadership at organizational, national, and international levels.

This position requires full-time work in research activities, with opportunities to co-author publications and present the research created to collaboration partners and at leading conferences. More specifically, the Post-Doctoral Researcher will support research to deliver a variety of outputs ranging from: diagnostic of female leadership in the tourism sector, experimental research studies on leadership motivation and mentorship, (teaching) case studies from different industries, and presentations at conferences and events to share research findings.

The remaining 50% of their time offers an exciting opportunity for the Post-Doctoral Researcher to design and lead their own research project. This project should align with the research agenda of the Nova SBE Leadership for Impact Knowledge Center and the thematic preferences of this call. The researcher will have the freedom to shape the project according to their expertise and interests, while benefiting from close supervision and guidance. The proposal should include clear milestones to ensure progress toward publication in a top academic journal.

The candidate will closely collaborate with Professor Jenny M. Hoobler, the Academic Director of the project.

Research Fellowship Holder Statute (“Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação Científica”), approved by Law n.º 40/2004, of 18th August, subsequently amended and republished by Decree-Law n.º 202/2012, of 27th August, updated in accordance with Decree-Law n.º 233/2012, of 29th October, Law n.º 12/2013, of 29th January, and with Decree-Law n.º 89/2013, of 9th July, updated in accordance with Decree-Law n.º 123/2019, of 28th August. NOVA University Lisbon Research Grants Regulations - Order no. 9484/2023, of September 14 and FCT, I.P. Scholarships and Grants Regulations, approved by Regulation 950/2019, of December 16.

The research will be conducted at Nova School of Business & Economics, under the scientific supervision of Professor Jenny Hoobler.

The fellowship will have a duration of 12 months, with the possibility of renewal for the length of the project, subject to an annual review. The fellowship will be awarded on an exclusive basis, as stated in Regulations for Nova SBE Scholarships and/or Regulations for Studentships and Fellowships of FCT, I.P.

The fellowship amounts to 1.851€ to € 3.000 according to the experience of candidate and the table of monthly stipends available in the Regulations for Nova SBE Scholarships.

The selection will be based upon the evaluation of general curriculum vitae/academic merit (30%), conveyed and demonstrated experience with OB research including experimental design and analysis (50%), and fit with position as evidenced in the interview (20%).

Jenny Hoobler, Ph.D. – Chairman (Full professor)
Graham Miller, Ph.D. – Effective member (Full professor)
Pedro Neves, Ph.D. – Substitute member (Full professor)

All candidates will be notified by email.

The call is open from September 22 to October 3, 2025

Applications must be submitted by email to [e-mail], under the subject Nova SBE/BIPD/2025/06, and must include the following documents (mandatory):

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae
• Transcripts of diplomas or degrees with final grades and other documents demonstrating the candidate’s suitability for the required profile
• Two letters of reference
• One or more examples of scholarly writing that represent your skills and knowledge in the listed topic areas
• Proposed research project (maximum 3 pages, single-spaced, Times New Roman 12-point font), aligned with the research agenda of the Nova SBE Leadership for Impact Knowledge Center and the thematic preferences of this call

In accordance with the article 12 of Regulamento de Bolsas de Investigação Científica of Nova SBE, the candidate can appeal from the decision with the Scientific Council of Nova SBE, Faculdade de Economia da UNL, within 10 working days.

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Other

Education Level PhD or equivalent

Internal Application form(s) needed