FPI Predoctoral Fellowship (Project PID2024-162698OB-I00 - FAMCOMP)
On-siteMadrid, Madrid, Spain
Madrid, Madrid, SpainOn-siteFull TimeDoctorate Or Professional DegreeLarge
Full TimeDoctorate Or Professional DegreeLarge
Job Summary
Conduct systematic literature reviews and manage large-scale quantitative and qualitative datasets for high-quality academic research in family business, ownership, and impact investing. Perform data analysis using methodologies such as Stata, R, or Python under senior researcher guidance and assist in preparing manuscripts for top-tier journals. Contribute to conceptual development, case studies, and dissemination activities including conference presentations within an interdisciplinary team. This four-year full-time position starts June 2026 in Madrid, offering funding for international conferences and flexible working conditions.
Required Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Management, Economics, Finance, or a related field
- Strong interest in research areas such as family firms, ownership and governance, impact investing, ESG, social entrepreneurship, or sustainable finance
- Solid research training and familiarity with academic research processes
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Intellectual curiosity, autonomy, and ability to manage long-term research projects
- Openness to feedback and ability to work collaboratively
- Ability to thrive in international and interdisciplinary environments
- Fluent in English
- Experience with, or willingness to rapidly learn, data analysis tools such as Stata, R, or Python
- Familiarity with quantitative and/or qualitative research methods
- Ability to work with datasets and research databases
Desired Qualifications
- Spanish is a plus
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