What does the Pre-Doctoral Research Assistant programme involve?
The programme offers a unique educational opportunity for high-potential graduates to come to London Business School to participate in the intellectual life of the school.
Successful candidates will work closely with leading faculty and receive mentoring from them. They will learn to provide research assistance, such as conducting literature reviews, designing studies, and collecting data.
They will be able to interact with PhD students and other pre-docs, take one PhD course per term, attend workshops and seminars and be part of the rich intellectual and cultural campus life.
Why work with us?
London Business School is one of the world’s elite business schools. We shape business practice and transform careers across the globe. Our academic strength drives original and provocative business thinking, empowering our people to challenge conventional wisdom in a truly unique academic environment.
Rigorous Lifelong Learning - Above all, we are an academic institution with an unquenchable thirst for learning. Our fundamental academic strength drives original, provocative and actionable thinking.
Sustainable London Hub - Our multicultural community gains strength and ideas from London’s dynamism. London is the world’s most connected city and a global centre for finance, business and culture.
Global Community - We are a global school. Our students, staff, faculty, alumni and corporate partners come from all over the world. We use our diversity to create a multi-portfolio, multicultural learning environment embodying the global ambitions of big business, small business and entrepreneurs alike.
Qualifications
The role provides an ideal transition for recent graduates who are interested in going on to a top business school PhD programme in Organisational Behaviour.
Overall, the position provides excellent preparation for high-level doctoral studies. Applicants should have at least an undergraduate degree. Previous experience in a similar role—even as an undergraduate—is an advantage. Some relevant experience, such as being able to use statistical software or set up studies on Qualtrics, is also helpful.
Application Instructions
The deadline for submission of applications is 31 May 2025.
Applications (cover letter, CV, 2 letters of reference and supporting documents / working papers) should be submitted via Interfolio using the following link: apply.interfolio.com/166742
London Business School is an equal opportunities employer and as such we particularly welcome applications from women, black and other ethnic minority candidates, who are under-represented in our faculty.