Come work with us as a post-doc!

STORM Research Center in strategy and organization at emlyon business school is looking to fill a one- or two-year funded post-doctoral position for the academic years of 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.

About STORM Research Center

STORM Research Center at emlyon makes up a supportive and dynamic environment. STORM members meet regularly to discuss research, attend invited talks, mentor PhDs and junior faculty members, and hold informal chats over lunch and coffee.
STORM brings together researchers interested in Organization Theory and Strategy. We are intellectually and methodologically open. We believe in great research, irrespective of methods or theoretical background. We aim high.
STORM members are very engaged and research active. They have published in outlets such as AMJ, AMR, ASQ, ETP, JBV, JIBS, JMS, JoM, Org. Science, Org. Studies, ORM, SMJ, SO, Str. Sc… Several of them hold editorial responsibilities and have a strong experience in publishing.

To know more about STORM (team, events…), check our website: http://storm.em-lyon.com

About the Position

This post-doc position provides promising scholars with an excellent opportunity to move forward their papers, further push research projects, and start new ones.

The Post-doc we are looking for is passionate about research, energetic and open minded. We want her or him to be fully engaged with us, not to be locked in their office. You will be based in our shiny new campus downtown Lyon. Responsibilities include conducting high-quality research, taking an active part in STORM activities, assisting in organizing research seminars, and mingling with the school’s fantastic PhD students. Teaching is not required, but possible. The working language is English.

Application Procedure

We welcome applications from PhDs in Management with a focus on Organization or Strategy. We are also happy to consider Sociology PhDs with an interest in organizations. You will need to have defended your PhD dissertation by the end of August 2024 to be eligible to take the position.

The Recruiting Committee is chaired by Bernard Forgues. Please contact him with any questions at: forgues@em-lyon.com. Feel free to talk with the current holder of the position, Adam Storer: storer@em-lyon.com.

When applying, please create a single pdf file merging the following documents: (1) a cover letter indicating your motivation, (2) a curriculum vitae (mentioning the names, affiliations, and email addresses of three referees), (3) a research statement, (4) research sample(s), and send it to storm@em-lyon.com.

Applications received before end of March 2024 will be prioritized.