Professor David Wehrheim (Strategic Management Department, IESE Business School) is seeking a full-time Research Assistant to contribute to ongoing research projects on R&D, innovation, and strategy, as well as to support teaching-related activities. The position combines data analysis, literature reviews, and research support with assistance in preparing and organizing teaching materials.

This position is ideal for a recent graduate with a strong academic background in economics, strategy, or business who is considering a future PhD or research career.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze datasets


• Conduct econometric and statistical analyses (Stata, R, or Python)


• Perform literature reviews


• Draft figures, tables, and background notes for working papers


• Support teaching-related tasks such as preparing case packets, slides, and teaching notes, and helping with course organization

• Recent Bachelor’s or Master’s graduate (or final-year student) in Economics, Strategy, Business, or related fields


• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills


• Proficiency in statistical software packages (Stata, R, or Python)


• Organized, self-driven, and motivated to learn in a fast-paced environment


• At least B2 level fluency in English and Spanish


• Work permit in Spain


• Interest in pursuing a PhD in Strategy, Economics, or related fields (preferred but not required)

Conditions

• Full-time position based in Madrid


• Salary: €1,830/month before tax


• Spanish work contract with full Social Security coverage

Start date

October 1, 2025

End date

1 year, possibility of extending depending on performance and funding

CONTACT

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

Ingrid Vergés

IESE Business School

Email: iverges@iese.edu