Empowering Entrepreneurs for Cultural and Social Sustainability
Entrepreneurs, particularly those engaged in cultural, creative, and artisanal activities, are not only economic actors but also custodians of intangible cultural heritage and identity narratives. Through their practices, they transmit traditions, skills, and collective memories that shape social cohesion and reinforce cultural identities. However, they face a global environment of chronic uncertainty – geopolitical instability, ecological transitions, and the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence – that heightens stress, anxiety, and burnout. These challenges endanger both their personal well-being and the continuity of the cultural values they embody.
The project bridges psychology and entrepreneurship research, fields that rarely intersect, by integrating cognitive-behavioral approaches with cultural heritage and identity narratives in entrepreneurs. The PhD explores resilience, emotional regulation, and stress management as key mechanisms to design evidence-based, context-sensitive interventions supporting entrepreneurs in a context of multiple disruptions.
By focusing on the intersection between entrepreneurship and intangible cultural heritage, this PhD contributes to a deeper understanding of how safeguarding entrepreneurs’ well-being is essential not only for economic performance but also for the preservation and renewal of cultural identities and collective memory in contemporary societies.”
Requirements
1. Academic Background – Master’s degree (or equivalent) in one of the following fields: Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, or Management, or Applied Economics (econometrics), or Interdisciplinary degrees combining social sciences, economics, and cultural studies. Strong academic record, including research experience (e.g., thesis, publications, or projects) demonstrating analytical and methodological skills.
2. Research Skills – Competence in quantitative methods: survey design, statistical and econometric analyses (STATA, R, or equivalent). Additional competence in qualitative methods: interviews, focus groups, thematic analysis, coding software (NVivo, ATLAS.ti, or equivalent) is highly desirable. Experience in interdisciplinary research is desirable.
3. Languages – English: Fluent (reading, writing, speaking) for scientific communication, publications, and conferences. French and/or Spanish: Good working knowledge is strongly recommended for fieldwork in both countries, interviews, and local collaborations.
4. Other Requirements – Motivation to work in an international and interdisciplinary context. Interest in entrepreneurship, mental health, and cultural heritage. Ability to travel and conduct fieldwork in France and Spain. Strong communication and teamwork skills for collaboration with academic supervisors and partner organizations.
Researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting beneficiary for more than 12 months in the 3 years preceding the date of the call deadline. Compulsory national service, short stays such as holidays, and time spent as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention are not considered.
Applicants who are non-native speakers of English are required to provide proof of proficiency in the language, as CHORAL’s working language is English.
Candidates must be in possession of valid identity card (for EU citizens) or a valid passport (for visa application, if selected).
The call is open to researchers of any nationality.
Benefits
In France, the monthly gross salary is 2300€/month (approximative net salary 1794€/month over 12 months), though the salary gross amount may be subject to changes corresponding to taxes increases/decreases.
Organisation/Company – Université Savoie Mont Blanc.
Field of research – Management sciences
Research profile – First Stage Researcher (R1).
Country – France.
Application deadline – 17 Jan 2026 – 23:59 (Europe/Paris).
More information: Euraxess
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