Predoctoral Research Fellow — AI, Strategy & Innovation

Overview Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education? IE University's Research Office Mathematics Department  is looking for an FPI Predoctoral Fellow  to join its team!
Why IE University?
Every story begins with a purpose, and ours has always been about people. Founded in 1973, IE University has continuously raised the bar to drive positive change through education. We believe education is more than a path to professional success; it is a catalyst for personal transformation and meaningful impact.
At IE University, we place people and their potential at the center of everything we do, empowering individuals to become extraordinary. We encourage bold thinking and foster a culture where innovation, curiosity, and courage lead to real-world impact. Together, we create an environment where talent thrives, and ideas shape the future.
Our mission
We support students in developing impact skills to live and lead with positive impact. This ignites a ripple effect:
We transform people, who then transform others, systems, society, and, ultimately, our world.
Our Purpose
To foster positive change.
Values
Cultivate the humanistic approach.
Empower your entrepreneurial spirit
Cherish the diversity of people, mind, and experience
Drive innovation with a proactive mindset
We are looking for a person to join a full-time position in Madrid - María de Molina.  Responsibilities  

Your role as a Fellow will involve:
Analyze academic literature in management, business strategy, innovation, and platform markets to identify relevant research gaps and contribution opportunities.
Implement advanced research methodologies, including statistics and econometrics, as well as empirical research related to AI and digital platforms.
Develop, write, and present academic research papers at international conferences, workshops, and academic seminars.
Prepare high-quality academic manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed management and strategy journals.
Collaborate with faculty and research teams on ongoing research projects within the fields of corporate strategy, competition, innovation, and AI.
Contribute actively to the academic research environment of IE University, including participation in seminars and research discussions.
Qualifications  To thrive in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:
Master’s degree in Management, Business Administration, Economics, or Engineering.
Strong academic background, demonstrated through Bachelor’s and Master’s academic transcripts.
Solid knowledge of statistics and econometrics applied to empirical research.
Programming skills relevant for academic research (e.g. data analysis, econometric modeling).
Research interests aligned with innovation, artificial intelligence, business and corporate strategy, competition, and platform markets.
Fluent English, both written and spoken, for academic writing and presentations.
Availability to travel internationally to attend conferences and academic events.
Unleash your full potential and make an impact. The next move is yours!

If you want to be part of this educational revolution, we invite you to apply and be part of our dynamic team at IE University.
At IE University, we actively promote equal opportunities in recruitment processes and access to employment, always ensuring the absence of gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, ethnic origin, or disability bias throughout the entire selection process.
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