The Deakin SME Research Centre at Deakin University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join its team and contribute to a diverse portfolio of research projects focused on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The position is ideal for candidates with a PhD or DBA in Management and expertise in international business, sustainability, strategy, or innovation. The role emphasizes applied, policy-relevant, and industry-engaged research, offering the opportunity to make a real-world impact in the SME sector.

This is a full-time, 12-month appointment with flexible work location options. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. The research centre is led by Rui Torres de Oliveira, Director of the Deakin SME Research Centre, and is affiliated with Manchester Business School. The postdoctoral fellow will have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse team of academics, including Mehmet Ulubasoglu, Jenni Lightowlers, Professor Amanda Pyman, Colin Higgins, Andrew Conway FIPA, Sam Tavassoli, Alfred Presbitero, Rajeev Sharma, Andrew Noblet, George Andrew Tanewski, Carol Leow-Taylor, and Sushmitha S.

Key research areas include SME research, management, international business, sustainability, strategy, and innovation. The position is suitable for candidates interested in policy-relevant and industry-engaged research with a focus on real-world impact. The announcement encourages interested candidates to contact Rui Torres de Oliveira directly for informal discussions or to express interest in the role. No specific application deadline or salary information is provided.

For more information, visit the LinkedIn profile of Rui Torres de Oliveira or the Deakin SME Research Centre's LinkedIn update.