Three Postdoctoral Positions in Regional Science, Causal Machine Learning and Operations Research

3 POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS IN DIFFERENT DOMAINS

IÉSEG School of Management invites applications for 3 temporary, fully funded postdoctoral positions on its Lille or Paris (France) campus starting in October or November 2026, in the following domains:

• Regional science, economic geography, and territorial studies (Lille)
• Causal machine learning-based decision support for railway control rooms (Lille)
• Operations research (Paris)

ABOUT IÉSEG SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

IÉSEG holds the “triple crown” of international accreditations (AACSB, AMBA & EQUIS) and is a member of the “Conférence des Grandes Écoles”. The School offers Bachelor, Master and Post-Graduate Degrees as well as Executive Education programs. IÉSEG is also one of the leading French business schools in terms of research. The IÉSEG Research Center is accredited by the French CNRS (National Center for Scientific Research). Our Lille Campus is in the heart of Northern France (within the triangle made up by London, Paris and Brussels), and our Paris Campus is located in the biggest European business district of “La Défense”. More information on the school can be found here: www.ieseg.fr/en

ABOUT THE POSITIONS

Research will be the main focus of the selected candidates. They will join a dedicated research team to conduct high-quality research and will specifically collaborate with the Professors in charge of the projects. They will receive mentorship and will be expected to disseminate their research through journal submissions and conference presentations.

The selected candidates are expected to hold a PhD and have a proven research track record or potential.

We are looking for candidates who are fluent in English. Professional experience and knowledge of French are a plus, but not a requirement.

Finally, we are looking for candidates who embody our core values of Accomplishment, Responsibility, Integrity, Solidarity, and Engagement, and fit our diverse and international culture in which 50 nationalities are represented. IÉSEG places tremendous value on diversity and inclusion, and we therefore encourage applications from all backgrounds. Underrepresented groups in academia (notably women, minority ethnic groups, people identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with a (non-)visible disability, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds and/or economically developing countries) are particularly encouraged to apply, as we are highly committed to ensuring that IÉSEG reflects and benefits from the diversity present in society.

WORKING AT IÉSEG

The selected applicants are expected to begin their assignment in October or November 2026 at the earliest. Gross salary is competitive with other European research and academic institutions. Please refer to the position you are interested in to find out for which campus the opening is.

At IÉSEG, we are committed to providing a supportive and engaging work environment. To new faculty members (and their partner), we offer a wide range of resources to help them integrate into the country, culture, and school, such as individualized French language courses, a relocation allowance, and housing search assistance. Moreover, all faculty members have access to a competitive salary, as well as benefits such as French social security, a complementary health insurance, meal vouchers, a profit-sharing plan, and a contributory pension scheme. Finally, the school actively promotes research, provides resources for active scholars (e.g., funding for conferences and data collection) and offers competitive financial bonuses for high quality international peer-reviewed research publications.

JOIN IÉSEG!

When applying, please upload a single pdf file merging the requested documents for each position. Further information and the application form can be found on our website:

• Regional science, economic geography, and territorial studies (Lille): Click here
• Causal machine learning-based decision support for railway control rooms (Lille): Click here
• Operations research (Paris): Click here

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

Please, note that applications received by e-mail will not be reviewed.

Applications will be considered until the positions are filled.