Description

The Management Department of the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management is seeking a postdoctoral researcher specializing in behavioral strategy, with a focus on strategic leadership and corporate governance.

The position broadly centers on understanding how top management teams and boards of directors perceive, interpret, and respond to increasing organizational and environmental complexity, including uncertainty, technological change, and stakeholder pressures.

The postdoctoral researcher will conduct collaborative research on the behavioral foundations of strategic decision-making, leadership, and governance, employing rigorous empirical and theoretical approaches and targeting publications in leading management journals. The role offers strong opportunities for engaging in close collaboration, developing an independent research agenda, and contributing to a vibrant intellectual research environment.

Requirements

Applicants must complete their Ph.D. degree in management or a related field by August 2026. The application package should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a draft of the most advanced paper, a research statement, and a teaching statement. References may be requested during the recruitment process. Applications should be submitted online via Interfolio.