Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 13 000 students, 400 professors and close to 4 500 other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.

The Aalto University School of Business is the leading business school in Finland. The School belongs to the select group of business schools that have been granted the most important international quality accreditations in its field. It aspires to be among the best business schools in Europe in terms of research excellence, a portfolio of pioneering B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., and executive education programs, and contributions to society.

The Department of Accounting and Business Law invites applications for

One Postdoctoral Researcher (fixed term - one year)
We are looking for a Post-Doc researcher for one year (100%) to get started with our multi-disciplinary research project on regulation and green investments. We specifically focus on how selected regulatory policies on both biodiversity and climate impact multinationals’ decision-making regarding the location of their green investments.

Our expectations
The Post-Doc researcher would have a pivotal role in getting started with the research and working on the new proposal for next application round. S/he would plan on the suitable research methods (e.g. sampling, type of interviews) with the project team and would get started with the ethics review, preliminary interviews and other data collection. This would include collecting data from secondary sources, such as company annual reports, industry reports and global input-output tables.

Your experience and ambitions
We look for scholars who have completed their doctoral studies in a relevant field of study (e.g. management studies, social sciences, communication). Ideal candidate would have strong qualitative research skills and a broad understanding of sustainability issues. No legal expertise is needed as it is covered by the corporate law members of the research team. The applicants should have demonstrated the ability to conduct research independently and to publish in high-quality scholarly journals. The positions require fluent skills in the English language. Fluency in Finnish is a merit.

Post-doctoral researcher is required to be in residence for the duration of the appointment. The starting date of the employment relationship can be negotiated, ideally commencing November 1st 2024 or shortly after.

What we offer
These Postdoctoral Researcher positions are fixed-term positions for 1 year. The expected starting salary for a Postdoctoral Researcher is approximately 4391,71 €/month (income before deduction of taxes), depending on experience and qualifications. As an employer, Aalto University provides excellent learning and development opportunities as well as occupational health care services, versatile exercise services and other employee benefits.

Our vast array of professional development opportunities means you will grow and learn, having the chance to participate actively in staff trainings and development projects based on your interests and needs.

We work in a hybrid way, and the primary workplace is Otaniemi, Espoo. The Otaniemi campus is a thriving and connected community of 100 nationalities, 13,000 students and 4,500 employees. Life at the transformed campus is vibrant and filled with amazing architecture, calming nature, and a variety of cafes, restaurants, services and good connections along the recently opened metro line. 

For more Information
For further information about this position, please contact Assistant Professor Moritz Scherleitner, moritz.scherleitner@aalto.fi or in questions relating to the recruitment process, HR Partner Jenna Knuutinen, jenna.knuutinen@aalto.fi.

Join us!
If you want to join our community, please submit your application through our recruitment system Workday no later than October 14, 2024 at 23:59 EET (UTC+2). Aalto University’s employees should apply for the position by using their existing Workday user account. Please see how to do it here. Interviews will be held in mid-October.
Your application should include all following documents:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of publications and working papers

Aalto University reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the positions open, to extend the application period and to consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period.

About Finland
Finland is a great place for living with or without family - it is a safe, politically stable and well-organized Nordic society. Finland is consistently ranked high in quality of life and was just listed again as the happiest country in the world: https://worldhappiness.report/news/its-a-three-peat-finland-keeps-top-spot-as-happiest-country-in-world/. For more information about living in Finland: https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto/living-in-finland & https://www.aalto.fi/en/services/welcome-to-aalto-university-and-finland-info-package .

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