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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 #J-*****-Ljbffr #J-18808-Ljbffr
