Job Description

EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA accredited, the University of Liverpool Management School is an international management school based in an enterprising and vibrant, world city of culture. Formed in 2002 through the bringing together of a number of well-established departments and research groups in the University of Liverpool, including the Football Industries Group, the School, provides a world-leading environment for research, management and leadership education. The pursuit of research which is internationally recognised for excellence in its originality, significance and rigour is central to the culture of the School, as is delivery of a strong student experience.



Following the appointment of the School's Dean, Professor Julia Balogun, in 2015 and supported by strong ongoing investment from the University and its ambitious strategy for 2031, "Liverpool 2031" ULMS is fulfilling its vision to be a globally significant Management School whose transformative research and teaching places it at the forefront of influential knowledge leadership bringing the School together with students, business and society in learning to make a difference.



Over the last five years ULMS has engaged in extensive recruitment of academic and professional services staff, expanding into a state-of-the-art extension adjacent to the Georgian quarter of Liverpool, including a trading room and a marketing suite. The School now has 230 academic staff supported by 90 professional services colleagues. In its wider setting, the School benefits from Liverpool's standing as a member of the UK's leading Russell Group research-intensive universities and from its location in a world-famous maritime city of culture and sport, which combines excellent transport links, and regional beauty with a world heritage skyline and is highly ranked on quality of life in the UK, while remaining one of Britain's most affordable cities.



The Strategy, International Business and Entrepreneurship group (SIBE) is seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA), working in the area of corporate social responsibility (CSR). The post holder will work under the supervision of Prof. Jordi Surroca and will join in his ongoing research which examines the micro, meso and macro drivers and consequences of firms' engagement in corporate social (ir)responsibility. The fellowship will allow the post holder to publish their ongoing research while collaborating with Professor Surroca on new research projects.

As a PDRA, you will:

Carry out research of a world leading standard working with Professor Surroca and prepare papers for submission to world leading journals. Contribute to administrative research activities of the Group such as organizing workshops and reading groups.

Contribute to the research environment of the Group by participating in brown bag series, research seminars, and workshops.

Candidates will possess a PhD (or be close to completion) in any relevant area of Management. The successful candidate will have expertise in composing large datasets and demonstrate familiarity with statistics software packages, such as Stata and Python.

Knowledge about computer text analysis is also desirable.

Excellent written communication skills are required.



The position is available from August 1, 2025, and is a 12-month fixed term position.



The SIBE group offers an active and engaging research environment, and the successful candidate is expected to be present on-site in our Liverpool campus to fully contribute to the environment.

Informal enquiries to Professor Jordi Surroca, email:

j.surroca@liverpool.ac.uk.



This role is eligible for sponsorship under the skilled worker route.



If you are still awaiting your PhD to be awarded you will be appointed at Grade 6, spine point 30. Upon written confirmation that you have been awarded your PhD, your salary will be increased to Grade 7, spine point 31.



Commitment to Diversity



The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.