Steve Kennedy

A fully-funded PhD position in (social and/or environmental) sustainability management is available at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam. The position is part of the Business-Society Management (B-SM) group and the Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM). Successful candidates will have the freedom to choose their own research topic within the broad area of sustainability management and will work with leading scholars such as Marius Van Dijke, Flore Bridoux, Joep Cornelissen, Tine De Moor, Emilio Marti, Corinna Frey-Heger, Steve Kennedy, Jan Lodge, Tony J Choi, and Khadija van der Straaten. The program is fully funded, covering tuition and providing a stipend or salary. Applicants should hold a relevant master's degree and demonstrate a strong interest in sustainability management. The application deadline is January 15, 2026. For more information and to apply, visit the Erasmus University Rotterdam website.

The Business-Society Management department at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, invites applications for a fully-funded PhD position in the area of sustainability and management. This unique opportunity allows the successful candidate to define and pursue their own research topic within the department’s broad expertise, which encompasses the challenges faced by society and the natural environment, and how organisations can address these challenges. Potential research topics include systems and resilience thinking, sustainability in multinational enterprises and global value chains, corporate communication, sensemaking, social innovation, business ethics, philanthropy, alternative organisational and governance forms (such as social enterprises, commons, and cooperatives), corporate social (ir)responsibility, organisational stigma, stakeholder management, and aligning corporate value propositions with societal issues. The department is known for its collegial and diverse environment, with faculty who are world-class, multidisciplinary scholars publishing in top journals and engaging in innovative teaching and research. PhD students are expected to become experts in their chosen topic, develop a research agenda, and produce work suitable for publication in leading academic journals. The program offers comprehensive training through courses, seminars, and close supervision, as well as opportunities to collaborate with faculty from other departments and universities. The position includes full employment as a university employee, with a competitive salary and benefits according to the Dutch university collective agreement. Additionally, PhD candidates receive funding for a 3- to 6-month research visit at a top international university, further strengthening their academic network. Applicants should hold or be near completion of a master’s degree in business, management, sociology, economics, psychology, or a related field, and should demonstrate methodological skills and a passion for research on sustainable development. The department values creativity, self-direction, and a commitment to addressing grand societal challenges through rigorous academic inquiry. The application process requires submission of all documents specified by ERIM, including a cover letter outlining the preferred research topic, methods, and potential supervisory team. The deadline for applications is 15 January 2026. For more information, candidates are encouraged to consult the department’s web pages and the ERIM journals list. The university is committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Erasmus University’s Department of Business-Society Management is recruiting a fully-funded, full-time PhD candidate to start next September. The research focus is on sustainable management, offering the opportunity to work with an experienced supervisor in a dynamic academic environment. The position is based at the Rotterdam School of Management, a leading institution in the Netherlands. Funding is fully provided, though specific financial details are not disclosed. Applicants should have a relevant academic background in management, business, or sustainability. The application window is open now, with more details and instructions available via the provided link. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about sustainability and business to pursue doctoral research at a top European university.

The Rotterdam School of Management at Erasmus University Rotterdam is offering a fully-funded, full-time PhD position in Sustainability and Management, starting September next year. The position is based in the Department of Business-Society Management (B-SM) and is part of the Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to freely choose their own research topic within the broad area of social and/or environmental sustainability management and will work with leading scholars in the field, including Marius Van Dijke, Flore Bridoux, Joep Cornelissen, Tine De Moor, Emilio Marti, Corinna Frey-Heger, Steve Kennedy, Jan Lodge, Tony J Choi, and Khadija van der Straaten. The program is designed for candidates with a strong academic background and a passion for research in sustainability, business, and society. The position is fully funded, covering tuition and providing a stipend/salary according to university regulations. Applicants should hold a relevant master's degree and demonstrate proficiency in English. The application deadline is January 15, 2026. For more information and to apply, visit the official vacancy page.