A full-time position in Data science at Associate professor Level Research-Driven or Teaching-Oriented Profile
A full-time position in Data science at Associate professor Level Research-Driven or Teaching-Oriented Profile
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FACULTY POSITION
emlyon business schoolinvites applications for afull-time faculty positioninData science open at the Associate Professor level to begin inSeptember 2026.
We are looking to recruiteither:
- A candidate with astrong academic research profile capable of publishing in top-tier journals and contributing to the schools international research visibility;
or - A candidate with astrong pedagogical profile experienced inaction learningexperiential education andreal-world project-based teaching;
or - Ahybrid profiledemonstrating excellence in both dimensions.
This position is part of emlyons broader strategic ambition to combineacademic excellencewithimpactful hands-on learningthat is deeply connected to the business world and societal challenges.
YOUR ROLE AT EMLYON
The selected candidate will join the Department (*) ofODAIand theQUANT Research Centre( contributing to:
- Cutting-edge research in their area of expertise;
- The development and delivery ofinnovative action-based learning experiences closely tied to the professional ecosystem (corporates startups NGOs etc.).
Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate (BBA) graduate (Programme Grande cole) and masters level programs. Most courses will be taught on theLyon campus with possible sessions on other emlyon campuses in France or internationally.
Teaching topics are focused on Applied mathematics and statistics Data science approaches tools and methods including data visualization.
CANDIDATE PROFILES We Are Open to Different Strengths
We are open todiverse academic trajectories and encourage applications from candidates who correspond to one of the following:
1. Research-Focused Profile
- Ph.D. indata science statisticsor a related discipline
- Proven publication record (or high potential) in top-tier journals (e.g. FT list)
- Ability to supervise doctoral students and collaborate on funded research projects
- Interest in pedagogical innovation and contribution to program development
2. Teaching-Oriented Profile
- Experience inproject-based pedagogy live business cases corporate challenges or learning-by-doing models
- Strong connections with business or institutional partners
- Ability to design and coordinate courses with a high level of engagement and applied learning
- Willingness to contribute to the strategic positioning of action learning within the school
3. Hybrid Profile
- Balanced expertise in both research and pedagogical innovation
- Ability to create synergies between research teaching and practice
- Interest in making academic knowledge actionable in the classroom and beyond
Additional Requirements
- Desire to work in a collaborative international environment
- Capacity for institutional service (program management curriculum design external representation)
- Fluency in English required; knowledge of French is a plus but not mandatory
- Willingness to relocate toLyon or surrounding area(relocation support provided)
The candidate will be expected to contribute to and will be regularly evaluated based on three areas of activities: (1) research performance (2) teaching and student supervision and (3) institutional service (e.g. administration service in committees representation of the school in the media and events).
We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds (gender ethnic background nationality) to apply.
Fluency and teaching experience in English is required. French skills are a plus.
The selected candidate is expected to be based in Lyon or nearby area. emlyon has set-up a relocation policy to support the moving process.
Salary and conditions are competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
THE SCHOOL
Founded in 1872 emlyon business school is one of the oldest business schools in Europe. It belongs to the top 1% of business schools worldwide recognized by the triple accreditation: EQUIS AACSB and AMBA.
emlyon business school welcomes 9260 students from 130 nationalities across its four campuses in Lyon Shanghai Paris and Mumbai. The School relies on a Faculty of 174 international professors and researchers as well as a network of 220 academic partners to deliver top-quality trainings recognized in the worlds best rankings. It boasts a community of 48000 alumni.
As a Mission-driven company since 2021 emlyon business school cultivates the ability to drive change in resonance with the world by placing the hybridization of skills with social and environmental responsibility at the core of its training programs supported by teaching methods that combine action and thinking. emlyon has endorsed the European Charter for researchers and is awarded HR excellence in research by the European Commission. The HR Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) is available at the following link: ENVIRONMENT
emlyon business schoolis at the center of a vibrant ecosystem of large universities with excellent research teams in engineering computer science natural sciences social sciences and the humanities (see: is the second largest city in France with a long entrepreneurship tradition and a solid digital industry.
Further information
- About emlyon business school: APPLICATION SHOULD CONSIST OF:
- A cover letter including the motivation to joinemlyon business school
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae
- A research statement
- A teaching statement (with teaching evaluations where available)
- A list of papers under review or in progress
- Two references/names with contact information
Possible questions about the position can be addressed to Professor Benoit Loeillet Head of the ODAI department and chair of the recruitment committee at emlyon business school:
All application materials should be submitted in English via this website page. The application materials will not be returned.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
emlyon business school complies with the Open Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment principles as stated in the European Code of Conduct for the recruitment of researchers.
The selection committee is appointed by the Head of department and composed of three to eight professors ensuring a balanced representation of gender national origin and professor grades.
Pre-selection step: the selection committee reviews all the applications to short-list the candidates who meet the most criteria as described in the candidates characteristics. Short-listed candidates are invited to a recruitment day (held by videoconference in most cases) with
a) a job talk presentation
b) one-on-one interviews with committee members.
Each permanent professor attending the job talk completes an assessment grid and the results are aggregated to identify the top one and top two applicants.
Finalists are interviewed by the Dean for Faculty & Research and/or the Associate Dean for final decision is communicated by the Dean for Faculty & Research.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 1st December 2025
emlyon reserves the right to consider applications submitted after the deadline.
(*) The ODAI (Operations Data & AI) department is home of 17 researchers with diverse backgrounds and interests in decision making and data science including AI. The ODAI department strives for high quality research which is reflected in its publication record in top level journals. Close links with different types of organizations provide opportunities for research and engaged scholarship. The department develops and offers to many programs at the school courses that include (not exhaustively) Operations Management decision aid-technics data analysis and applied AI related methods. Members often work conjointly on designing and updating the content and offered teaching approaches and experiences.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
