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Postdoctoral Researcher in Sustainability in Business (Aalto University) Aalto University in Finland
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Full-time postdoctoral researcher position for 2 years, with a potential extension of 1-2 years. Expected starting salary is approximately 4500-4600 EUR/month before tax, depending on experience and qualifications. Includes employee benefits and health care/retirement benefits.
Deadline
Oct 16, 2026
Country
Finland
University
Aalto University

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Postdoctoral Researcher in Sustainability in Business at Aalto University School of Business, Department of Management Studies, Finland.
This 2-year full-time postdoctoral opening is for a junior academic interested in sustainability in business, management studies, organizations, and related social science perspectives. The research group works on organizing for sustainability, collaborative innovation toward sustainability, circular economy, governance and institutions for sustainability, sustainability transitions, and business models for sustainability.
The role includes a low teaching load (one course per year or equivalent), master’s thesis supervision, and possible involvement in PhD supervision. The department is an international research community with English as the working language.
Eligibility highlights: PhD completed within the last four years or near completion; relevant background in management studies, social sciences, organizations, sustainability, or related fields; ability to teach competently; evidence of international publishing; fluent English. Finnish and other languages are a merit. The researcher must be in residence during the appointment.
Funding: salary approximately 4500–4600 EUR/month before tax, plus employee benefits, occupational health care, exercise services, and retirement benefits. The position is fixed-term for two years, with a possible extension of 1–2 years.
Application deadline: 16 October 2026, 23:59 Helsinki time. Apply via Workday with a single PDF containing cover letter, CV, publication list, teaching experience, research plan, and two references.
Funding details
Full-time postdoctoral researcher position for 2 years, with a potential extension of 1-2 years. Expected starting salary is approximately 4500-4600 EUR/month before tax, depending on experience and qualifications. Includes employee benefits and health care/retirement benefits.
What's required
Applicants should have completed a PhD within the last four years or be close to completion. The PhD should be in a relevant field such as management studies, social sciences, organizations, or sustainability, though other fields may be considered. Candidates should demonstrate ability to teach competently, publish internationally, and have fluent English skills; Finnish and other language skills are considered an advantage. The role requires residence in person for the duration of the appointment.
How to apply
Submit the application through Aalto University’s Workday recruitment system by 16.10.2026 at 23:59 Helsinki time. Upload all materials as a single PDF in English, including cover letter, CV, publication list, teaching experience, research plan, and names/contact details for two references.
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