Descripción de la oferta
Postdoctoral Researcher in Human–Nature Relationships and Sustainability (ELEVA Call)
Faculty/Institute: ICADE Business School
Program: ELEVA Programme – Call November ****
Duration: 2 years (full-time)
Desired Start Date: 1 July ****
Position Description
Universidad Pontificia Comillas invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position to study human–nature relationships and their implications for sustainability.
The project aims to develop a novel theoretical and empirical framework explaining how individuals conceptualize and relate to nature, and how these relational models influence well-being, environmental behaviour, and sustainability practices.
The research integrates perspectives from environmental psychology, sociology, and communication studies, combining quantitative, experimental, qualitative, and computational approaches, including surveys, experiments, discourse analysis, and field studies.
The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary research team with strong international collaborations and an established record of publications in leading journals in marketing, sustainability, and environmental social sciences.
The project includes collaboration with international scholars and institutions in Europe and the United States, offering opportunities for networking, conference participation, and joint publications.
Key Responsibilities
Theoretical framework development
Research design and data collection
Data analysis
Preparation of scientific publications
Dissemination and research impact activities
Teaching undergraduate courses in Marketing or Consumer Behavior
Candidate Profile – Required Qualifications
PhD in Business Administration, Psychology, Sociology, or Environmental Studies, obtained after ****
Proven research experience beyond the doctoral dissertation
Ability to work with both qualitative and quantitative research methods
Expertise in consumer behaviour
Demonstrated ability to publish in high‑impact journals (journals ranked 3? or above in the ABS list or Q1 journals)
Teaching experience in marketing, market research, or consumer behaviour
Additional Assets
The Following Qualifications Will Be Positively Considered:
Experience with mixed‑methods research, including qualitative research and quantitative approaches (experimental and survey design)
Expertise in human–nature relationships, green behaviour, environmental psychology, or environmental sociology
Fluency in English (C1); knowledge of Spanish will be appreciated
Strong analytical and organisational skills
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative research team
Motivation to engage in interdisciplinary research and high‑impact publications
Application Procedure
Curriculum Vitae with evidence of the merits indicated above
Academic transcript
At least two letters of recommendation or references
Working Conditions
Full‑time employment contract for 2 years
Flexible Compensation Plan And Social Benefits
Comillas Plus: exclusive portal with more than 200 commercial discounts
Training plan
Professional development opportunities, including funded research stays and conference attendance
Access to internal services with special conditions (gym, bookstore, library, etc.)
At Comillas, we strive to create and maintain an environment that provides equal opportunities and support for everyone.
Candidates with a disability certificate of 33% or higher are encouraged to include this information in their application.
Evaluation Criteria
Education – /10 points (academic record and additional training)
Professional experience – /20 points (duration, institutions, teaching potential)
Research and scientific output – /40 points (presentations, dissemination, research proposal, publications, collaborations)
Final interview – /30 points
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