Research Assistant for the IESE Institute for Sustainability Leadership – Prof.Fabrizio Ferraro and ISL Assistance

The Institute for Sustainability Leadership (ISL) at IESE Business School aims to foster academic research on sustainability at IESE and bring actionable insights to support the transition to more sustainable business. It facilitates knowledge exchange and enables multisectoral societal experiences for measurable progress toward a more regenerative economy. More than 15 IESE professors across all departments are conducting research programs affiliated with the initiative on the sustainable transition in the financial sector, sustainable leadership in corporations, communities and cities.

The position will be under the supervision of the Academic Director, Prof. Fabrizio Ferraro, and should perform the tasks bellow:

· Supporting the ISL and its affiliated professors in promoting their research projects both internally and externally, this person will play a key role in organizing and categorizing information related to papers, cases, and other materials, while also helping to establish a structured documentation process. This person should have great communications and copywriting skills to translate such projects in short content pills, business frameworks and publications.

Some of the key research topics under the ISL umbrella include: ESG Investing, Impact Investing, Shareholder Engagement, Political Ideology and ESG Corporate Behavior, Corporate Purpose and Carbon Emissions, Sustainable Supply Chains, Strategy and Sustainability, Climate Finance, Sustainable Entrepreneurship, Carbon and Climate Disclosure, Executive Compensation, Institutional Ownership, and more.

· Assisting with various ISL tasks, including website content management, dedicated email campaigns, and updating mailing lists in collaboration with our partners and supporting our ISL Fellows Initiative.

· Supporting event planning, logistics, and general communication efforts.

· Providing assistance in managing alliances and partnerships, such as Business Schools for Climate Leadership (BS4CL), Future of Capitalism (FoC), PRME, and others.

This is a great opportunity to engage directly with high-quality academic research with a focus on sustainability.

BS/BA or Master's degree in Management, Economics, Sociology, or Business Administration, with strong communication skills and excellent English writing abilities. The most recent degree must have been obtained within the last five (5) years or the candidate must be currently enrolled in a Master's or Doctoral program.

Required knowledge and experience in:

• Sustainability


• Project Management


• Research experience (preferred but not mandatory)


• Fluency in English (both written and spoken)


• Speak Spanish is a plus


• Valid work permit in Spain

Conditions

Full-time position (1.830 Euros per month before tax)

Work contract and social security

Start date

ASAP

End date

1 year, with the possibility of extending

Contact

Interested parties please send CV, academic transcript, samples of writing and a cover letter in English to:

Ingrid Vergés

IESE Business School

Email: iverges@iese.edu