The Strategy, Ethics, and Entrepreneurship Area of the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia invites applications for a post-doctoral research associate to begin as soon as August 2026.

The research associate will work closely with faculty primarily on research projects focused on business in conflict zones. The successful candidates will have significant experience and expertise with scholarship on responsible business and business in extreme environments. The research associate will be expected to advance several research projects from conceptualization through publication. A portion of time will be devoted to collaborating with faculty with an understanding that effort will also be directed at independent research

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

A PhD from management/business or a related discipline is required. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong ability to manage and track research projects and collaborate with others. Strong written communication skills are desirable. Knowledge of business and human rights is strongly desired.

TO APPLY:

Applicants not employed at UVA please apply through the UVA job board; current employees please search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website and complete an application. Attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three individuals who can provide professional reference letters. Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Review of applications will begin March 10, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

This is a one-year appointment; however, ideally, it would be renewed for additional one-year appointments, contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance.

For questions about the position, please contact a member of the search committee:

• Robert Phillips PhillipsR@Darden.Virginia.edu
• R. Edward Freeman FreemanE@Darden.Virginia.edu
• Bidhan (Bobby) ParmarB@Darden.Virginia.edu

For questions about the application process, please contact Michele Jarman, Faculty Search Advisor. For more information on the benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA, visit postdoc.virginia.edu and hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.