Postdoctoral Fellow in Global Entrepreneurship

The Lal Postdoctoral Fellow in Global Entrepreneurship will join the Roberta Buffett Institute's new initiative on entrepreneurship in international and cross-national contexts, with the opportunity to help shape the program's future direction.We are seeking to appoint a postdoctoral scholar interested in bringing their work to a global affairs institute and expanding their research and practice networks. This position is designed to give an early-career scholar a mix of experiences, including sustained research time, the chance to design interdisciplinary undergraduate courses of their own on global entrepreneurship, and a direct hand in convening events with renowned international entrepreneurs.Responsibilities will include:One to two quarter-long (10 week) courses a year, depending upon department needProduction of business case studies to be used in teachingConvening events on global entrepreneurshipThis fellowship offers:Competitive salary of $64,000 and benefitsResearch/travel funding, if applicableShared office spaceMentorship from facultyStructured, resume-building experience across research, teaching, and program leadershipSiteRoberta Buffett Institute for Global Affairs at Northwestern University in Evanston, IllinoisAppointmentFull-time, fixed-term postdoctoral appointment for the 2027–28 academic year, renewable for an additional year contingent on performance and fundingStart dateSeptember 1, 2027Application deadlineDecember 1, 2026ResponsibilitiesResearch (approximately 50%)Pursue an independent and/or collaborative research agenda on global entrepreneurshipPublish in leading peer-reviewed journals or equivalent based on field (e.g. policy briefs)Present work at conferences and seminars; collaborate with faculty and doctoral students on ongoing projectsProduce original case studies to be used in teaching and for the Lal Initiative’s archivesTeaching (approximately 30%)Teach one to two quarter-long courses per year (according to department need) at the undergraduate levelSpecific courses to be finalized with the departmentHold office hours and advise student projectsConvening and program-building (approximately 20%)Help coordinate events, workshops, or industry/alumni engagement tied to the programContribute to the design and growth of the Lal Initiative’s profile — e.g., international partnerships with universities and companies — in conjunction with the Roberta Buffett Institute’s experienced team Required qualificationsPhD in a social science discipline or business-related field, completed or expected to be completed by June 2027In exceptional cases, a combination of an equivalent terminal degree (e.g., JD or MBA) with work experience will be considered; the terminal degree must be conferred after June 2024.A research agenda in entrepreneurship in a global, international, or comparative contextEvidence of, or strong potential for, publication in high-quality peer-reviewed journals or equivalent policy briefsStrong written and oral communication skillsPreferred qualificationsPrior teaching experience as instructor of record or in a substantial teaching-assistant roleInterest or prior experience in curriculum or program developmentCross-cultural fluency or international research/fieldwork experienceApply: https://northwestern.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5ovINL7TCIiB5JQAbout the Roberta Buffett Institute for Global AffairsThe Roberta Buffett Institute for Global Affairs advances research and teaching about the world beyond the borders of the United States. We draw on cutting-edge international research across Northwestern’s twelve undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools to generate new knowledge about pressing global challenges and promising solutions for addressing them.