Postdoctoral Scholar in Business and Sustainability

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); California, Los Angeles (MO, CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to advance research in business and sustainability. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research addressing environmental and business challenges. The scholar will work under Professor Magali Delmas and collaborate with faculty across various disciplines.

Qualifications

• All requirements for a Ph.D. must be completed at the time of application.
• Ph.D. must have been granted within the past five academic years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original research at the intersection of strategy and sustainability.
• Collaborate on academic publications and disseminate research findings.

Skills

Writing Skills

Quantitative Analytical Abilities

Education

Ph.D. in Economics, Strategy, or Behavioral Science

Job description

Position overview
Position title:
Postdoctoral Scholar

Salary range:
Salary is commensurate with experience based on the UCLA Postdoctoral Scholar Salary Tables

Review timeline:
Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis with the first round of review on June 1st.

Application Window

Open date: May 14, 2025

Next review date: Sunday, Jun 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, Sep 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar to advance research in business and sustainability. This is a joint appointment between the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability (IoES) and the UCLA Anderson School of Management, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to interdisciplinary research on environmental and business challenges.

The postdoctoral scholar will work under the supervision of Professor Magali Delmas and collaborate with faculty across disciplines.

Relevant fields include, but are not limited to: economics, strategy, behavioral science, and related areas. Candidates from other disciplines addressing sustainability challenges are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities include:

-Conducting original research at the intersection of strategy, organizations, and sustainability

-Contributing to interdisciplinary research projects spanning management and environmental sciences

-Collaborating on academic publications and disseminating research findings

-Participating in seminars, workshops, and collaborative initiatives at UCLA

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

-All requirements for a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in economics, strategy, behavioral science, or a related field-except the dissertation-must be completed at the time of application.

Additional qualifications

-Ph.D. (or equivalent) must be conferred by the start of the appointment.

-The Ph.D. must have been granted by an accredited university within the past five academic years.

Preferred qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with strong writing skills and demonstrated quantitative analytical abilities.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  
  

• Cover Letter

  
  

• Statement of Research

  
  

• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

  
  

• Misc / Additional (Optional)

  
  

Reference requirements

• 2 letters of reference required

Letters of reference will be reviewed at the same time as the application materials

Apply link:
https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10321

Help contact: [e-mail]

About UCLA

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

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Job location

Los Angeles, CA