4 PhD Positions in International Business, Food, Wine and Hospitality, Marketing and New Consumption, Supply Chain Management, and Sustainability

Up to 4 PhD Positions at KEDGE Business School – Research Centres in International Business, Food, Wine & Hospitality, Marketing & New Consumption, Supply Chain Management, and Sustainability

KEDGE Business School seeks to fill up to 4 PhD positions associated with its five Research Centres:

• International Business
• Food, Wine & Hospitality
• Marketing & New Consumption
• Supply Chain Management
• Sustainability

See https://student.kedge.edu/faculty/research-intellectual-contributions

KEDGE Business School is a vibrant business school with 4 campuses in France (Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille and Toulon), 5 international campuses (2 in China, 2 in Africa, and 1 in India), as well as 4 associated campuses in France (Avignon, Bastia, Bayonne, and Mont-de-Marsan). KEDGE Business School offers an international environment, which includes 16,000 students (32% foreign students), 220 full-time faculty members (46% of whom are international) and close to 370 international academic partners. Ranked 34th amongst European Business Schools and 28th worldwide for the Executive MBA by the Financial Times, KEDGE Business School belongs to the elite 1% of business schools worldwide accredited by AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA, and is a member of the French Conférence des Grandes Écoles.

Required profile for the PhD position

• A master’s degree, preferably in Management Studies or Economics
• Proof of fluency in English
• A passion for research
• Ability to work independently
• An interest in topics on which research is being undertaken by KEDGE’s Research Centres

Candidates for the programme are selected on the basis of their CVs, academic references, and interviews with potential supervisors.

Job description

• Approximately 50% of the position’s time will be dedicated to the completion of doctoral studies
• Approximately 50% will be dedicated to providing teaching and research support

Conditions of employment

Our PhD positions are fully funded for a period of up to 4 years. Appointed PhD candidates are employees of KEDGE Business School and will receive a salary of approximately €2300 per month gross, including healthcare benefits.

Following the 3-paper model, a PhD thesis at KEDGE consists of three related academic papers submitted to high-quality academic journals. The PhD programme offers extensive training in research methods, and students are encouraged to regularly attend research seminars. PhD students are expected to teach undergraduate and master’s courses, normally in English. Training in pedagogy is available. Positions are full-time, for up to four years, starting in September 2026 or January 2027.

How to apply

The submission deadline for applications is Sunday, 1st February 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interviews (possibly via MS Teams) with KEDGE faculty members.

1. Complete the online application form available on our website.
2. Prepare the following documents:

• Statement of purpose (cover letter)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Proposal of a potential thesis topic
• Grade reports of your MA and BA degrees
• PDF copy of your MA thesis or other single-authored research output
• At least one reference letter

See additional information on our website: PhD in Business Administration – KEDGE Business School

Contacts

For general information, please contact:

• Prof. Julien Hanoteau – Director of the KEDGE PhD Programme
  julien.hanoteau@kedgebs.com

Applicants are also encouraged to contact the Heads of the Centres of Excellence:

• Food, Wine & Hospitality: Dr. Florine Livat (florine.livat@kedgebs.com) PhD Opening in Food, Wine & Hospitality
• International Business: Prof. Dorra Yahiaoui (dorra.yahiaoui@kedgebs.com) PhD Opening in International Business
• Marketing & New Consumption: Prof. Isabelle Aimé (isabelle.aime@kedgebs.com) PhD Opening in Marketing & New Consumption
• Supply Chain Management: Prof. Frédéric Babonneau (frederic.babonneau@kedgebs.com) PhD Opening in Supply Chain
• Sustainability: Prof. Natalia Yakovleva (natalia.yakovleva@kedgebs.com) PhD Opening in Sustainability

Additional information: https://groupekedgebusinessschool.teamtailor.com/en