Post-Doc Opportunity at the Center for Sustainability Research, Sustainable Finance Lab at the Stockholm School of Economics

The Center for Sustainability Research (CSR), Sustainable Finance Lab (SFL) is looking for a dedicated scholar with a robust research background to join us for one year, with the possibility for extension. The ideal candidate must be comfortable working independently and collaboratively with a dynamic team. The position will be at the heart of growing research projects on the social dimensions of sustainability, with a particular focus on modern slavery as connected to migration in Europe.

The successful candidate has built a research agenda during their PhD and is keen to develop new datasets and extend methodological and theoretical expertise. The general disciplinary background should be within the social sciences, combining macro systems and organizational level perspectives in sociology connecting to migration and business studies. The research project centers on the growing labor market exploitation of migrants in the high-income, welfare states like those in the Nordic region. The research seeks to address critical questions related to migration policies and business models, connected also to how financial market actors integrate concerns for labor market exploitation in their investments.

A background with experience in qualitative methods (case studies, interviews and observations) is essential. Sufficient knowledge of statistics to understand macrolevel data is welcome. This role is ideal for candidates who are enthusiastic about contributing to our understanding of the tensions between migration and labor market integration policies as they relate to business models and management practice. The applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent and show an ability and aspiration to publish manuscripts in top journals. Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken) is a requirement, while proficiency in Swedish (written and spoken) is an advantage. We expect the candidate to relocate to Stockholm.

About the Center for Sustainability Research (CSR) and the Sustainable Finance Lab (SFL)

The Center for Sustainability Research (CSR) is a cross-disciplinary social science research center located within the Stockholm School of Economics, Department of Marketing and Strategy (DMS), focused broadly on sustainable development at different levels of analysis. The research covers areas in sustainable socioeconomic development, global governance, migration and integration, sustainable markets, production and consumption, circular and sharing economies, sustainable finance, corporate social responsibility and sustainable business management. https://www.hhs.se/en/research/centers/csr/

The Sustainable Finance Lab is a transdisciplinary research center established to transform financial markets and to enhance the sustainable development of society. The SFL consortium is funded by Vinnova and was initiated by 6 founding research partners:  KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm School of Economics Institute for Research, Stockholm University Stockholm Resilience Center, Gothenburg University, Luleå University of Technology, and IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute. The aim is to deliver scientific insights that strengthen practice together with industry partners. https://www.sustainablefinancelab.se

About the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE)

The Stockholm School of Economics is the leading business school in the Nordics (Financial Times rankings). Enjoying a strong international reputation, the School is known for its ability to attract outstanding students and scholars from across the globe. World-class research forms the foundation of our educational offering, which includes Bachelor, Master, PhD, MBA, and executive programs. About 1800 students (excluding executive programs) are enrolled at SSE. Programs are developed in close cooperation with the business and research communities, providing graduates with a solid basis for attaining leading positions in a broad range of organizations, as well as for business venturing. The School is accredited by EQUIS, certifying that all of its principal activities maintain the highest international standards, and is the only Swedish member institution of the worldwide business school alliances CEMS and PIM, contributing to the high level of quality for which SSE is known. https://www.hhs.se

SSE is committed to a balanced gender distribution and values a variety of backgrounds and experiences among our employees. We therefore welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, disability, sexual orientation, age, or religion or other beliefs.

How to apply:

Formal submission will be via the SSE Varbi online platform (https://hhs.varbi.com/what:job/jobID:769374/). To apply, please submit the following documents:

• A cover letter articulating the candidate’s fit with the position description, including research interests and teaching experience.
• A curriculum vitae
• A separate document listing both published articles (if any) and articles submitted to journals. Copies of representative research.
• Names and contact information for three persons willing to provide references.

Your application should be received by December 15, 2024

The earliest starting date for the position is January 2025.

For further questions please contact Lin Lerpold: lin.lerpold@hhs.se
For HR-related questions: Ellen Falkenström: ellen.falkenstrom@hhs.se