Our Team
The Zhao Lab is a team of dedicated researchers and students committed to advancing knowledge on contemporary topics in strategy, organization theory, and entrepreneurship. Our goal is to develop actionable recommendations for practitioners seeking to solve important business and social challenges. By conducting rigorous research and disseminating our findings, we aim to contribute to the development of innovative solutions that can create positive impacts on society.
Work With Us
TYPES OF INVOLVEMENT:
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PhD Student under my Supervision
If you are a prospective PhD student interested in working with me, please apply to the DPhil in Management program at the Saïd Business School, and signal your interest in working with me on your application.
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Post-Doctoral Fellow
From time to time, I may also have opportunities to recruit post-doctoral fellows to join my team. Please check the Job Vacancies website for openings.
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Academic Visitors (i.e., Visiting Faculty)
I welcome current faculty from other institutions to apply as my academic visitor. Please check the Academic Visitors website for requirements and more information. In addition to the basic requirements listed on the website, I would also require a 5-page proposal where you discuss a research project that you plan to work with me during your visit. Note that acceptance into the academic visitor program is competitive and there is no guarantee for success.
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Recognised Students (i.e., Visiting Students)
If you are a research graduate student at another institution and would like to work with me as a visiting graduate student at Oxford, you have the opportunity to apply for the Recognised Student status. Please check the Recognised Students website for requirements and more information. In addition to the basic requirements listed on the website, I would also require a 5-page proposal where you discuss a research project that you plan to work with me during your visit. Note that acceptance into the recognised student program is competitive and there is no guarantee for success.
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Research Assistant
For pre-doctoral candidates interested in joining my team, you can participate in my project as a research assistant. In this case, please email me at Eric.Zhao@sbs.ox.ac.uk for further discussions.
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Before you consider the opportunities listed above, please read the note "Topics" and "What I Look For" below to get a better idea of my research interest in terms of both theoretical domains and empirical approaches. If you believe you have sufficient skills and dedication and your ideas match my research interest, do not hesitate to get in touch.
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TOPICS:
Before you reach out and express your interest, please visit my Research page and read some of my published papers to get an idea my research interest and topics.
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WHAT I LOOK FOR:
My research involves both conceptual and qualitative work, but the majority of my projects require proficiency in data processing and analysis. Therefore, I work best with faculty and students who are skilled in tools such as Python, R, and/or Stata, as well as econometric techniques, including exposure to quasi-experimental research designs. Most recently, I have started working on leveraging AI and machine learning techniques to advance management theory, so interest and proficiency in AI / ML tools will be a big plus.
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Beyond the proficiency with the tools mentioned above, a certain level of commitment is required for us to have a mutually beneficial experience. Before reaching out, please ensure that you have the time and capacity to work on my team.
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I welcome faculty and students from all backgrounds, including those belonging to a racial minority group or a developing country, as long as they have the skills and interest to help. Over the years, I've coached many faculty and students who have gone on to achieve great things in their own careers. I look forward to hearing from you!