Lille Economics and Management (LEM, CNRS UMR 9221) and IÉSEG School of Management invite applications for a fully funded Ph.D. position in Economics and Sustainability at its Paris campus.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The main goal of the project is to use state-of-the-art algorithms to assess inclusive performance that targets economic development while emphasizing resource conservation, environmental protection, and social progress. Quantifying the impact of social and environmental repercussions of economic growth will be the key focus of this project. Performance assessment frameworks that account for the economic, environmental, and social development criteria hold significant importance both in theory and practice, because they can serve as a robust reference for managerial decisions.

The selected Ph.D. candidate will be working under the supervision of Prof. Zhiyang Shen and be co-supervised by Prof. Mikayel Vardanyan. The selected candidate will be part of the Department of Economics and Quantitative Methods (click here for more information).

ABOUT IÉSEG SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

• IÉSEG is AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA accredited and is a member of the “Conférence des Grandes Écoles.”
• The IÉSEG Research Center is accredited by the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS).
• IÉSEG’s faculty is very diverse with more than 40 different nationalities represented.

ABOUT LILLE ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT (LEM)

• LEM is a research unit associating the CNRS (National Center for Scientific Research), the University of Lille and the Catholic University of Lille
• LEM comprises about 150 researchers and 100 doctoral students in economics, management and statistics.
• Research at LEM is multi-disciplinary in economics and management and is centered on societal issues.
• LEM is a young, internationally oriented and dynamic laboratory with a strong scientific ambition.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in economics, preferably with a secondary specialization in the area of finance, statistics, operations, management, or mathematics;
• Proof of Fluency in English (IELTS score of 6.5, or equivalent) or evidence of prior teaching in English;
• Ability to teach undergraduate-level courses in English;
• Solid background in linear programming, advanced econometrics, and data envelopment analysis;
• Proficiency with programming languages and software packages such as Stata, GAMS, Python, MATLAB, etc.;
• Strong potential to publish in AJG category 4 journals;
• A passion for research and ability to work independently.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The selected applicant is expected to begin their assignment in October 2024. Gross salary will be competitive with other European research and academic institutions (2250€/month). The Ph.D. student will be based in Paris (on the site of IÉSEG School of Management) and will have to enroll in the Ph.D. program at the University of Lille. The Ph.D. student will be offered the means and support necessary to engage in research projects with strong potential to get published in international, peer-refereed scholarly journals.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested candidates must send their application through this platform. To submit your application, please click on "apply" and follow the submission process.

The application should include the following parts merged into a single pdf file: (1) motivation letter, (2) CV, (3) research proposal, (4) copy of English language test certificate (for non-native speakers), (5) certified copies of academic diplomas and transcripts, (6) a sample of independent academic writing such as a Master thesis, working paper, or published article, and (7) two letters of recommendation.

For any further question, please contact us by e-mail to phd.recruitment@ieseg.fr.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

The closing date for applications is May 1, 2024. We will begin considering candidates immediately and will continue until the position is filled. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.