Postdoc Fellow - Center for Market Leadership

About the role

The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University seeks a post-doctoral fellow in the Center for Market Leadership, directed by Professor Gregory Carpenter. The center explores diverse topics such as behavioral analysis of competition, sources of competitive advantage, branding, and organizational transformation to meet customer needs.

Responsibilities

Candidates will contribute to a broad research agenda, engage in interdisciplinary projects, and utilize various methodologies including experimental design and machine learning. They will collaborate with a team and communicate effectively within the scientific community.

Requirements

- PhD in a management discipline or social science (e.g., marketing, management, sociology, psychology, economics), or a related discipline. - Prior experience in experimental design and working with large-scale data. - Strong ability to work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary setting. - Excellent communication skills. - Active participation in the scientific community.

Qualifications

- PhD in a management discipline or social science (e.g., marketing, management, sociology, psychology, economics), or a related discipline. - Prior experience in experimental design and working with large-scale data. - Strong ability to work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary setting. - Excellent communication skills. - Active participation in the scientific community.

Skills

- Expertise in experimental design and working with large-scale data. - Proficiency in machine learning. - Ability to work in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment. - Strong communication skills. - Active participation in the scientific community.

Benefits

Northwestern University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For more information, visit [https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html](https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html).

Pay

The expected base pay range for this position is $75,000 - $80,000.

Schedule

The fellowship starts on September 1, 2026. Applications are reviewed from January 4, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Contact Information

For inquiries about the application process, please contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. For additional information on accommodations, visit [https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html](https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html).