Postdoctoral Researcher in Geopolitics and Business at ESSEC Institute for Geopolitics & Business ESSEC Business School in France

ESSEC Institute for Geopolitics & Business is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher for a 24-month contract starting September 2026 at the Cergy Campus in the Greater Paris area.

The position sits within a transdisciplinary project on geopolitics, business, management, political science, international relations, and economics. The research agenda examines how new geopolitical dynamics reshape management knowledge, business perceptions, and strategic alignments. The project is led by Prof. Aurélien Colson and Prof. Radu Vranceanu.

The role is structured around a 40/40/20 allocation: 40% for the fellow’s own research and publications, 40% for the institute’s core research project, and 20% for the intellectual life of the institute. Responsibilities include literature review and thematic coding, design and analysis of experiments, theoretical and empirical research on defense alliances, data collection and organization, and co-drafting conference papers, policy briefs, and academic articles.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Political Science, International Relations, or Economics. Strong quantitative research skills are required, especially econometrics, statistics, or game theory. Strong English writing skills are essential, and French is a significant asset.

Benefits include a competitive package, conference travel budget, eligibility for internal research funding calls, subsidized catering, partial public transport reimbursement, professional equipment, standard social security benefits, and possible research stays at the ESSEC Singapore campus.

Deadline: 20 June 2026. Apply by emailing an application letter, CV, and at least three academic references to [email protected].