Doctoral Candidate and Research Associate in Marketing
Your tasks
- Conduct and collaborate on research projects related to the sustainable transformation of markets, brands and society (qualitative research in the Consumer Culture Theory tradition)
- Support teaching activities and the supervision of students at the University of St. Gallen
- Publication of research articles in leading marketing journals (e.g., Journal of Consumer Research, Journal of Marketing)
- Providing assistance on various ad hoc tasks, such as organizational or administrative matters
Your profile
- Excellent completed university degree (Master's) (grade equivalent to Swiss system 5.0 or German system 2.0 or better)
- Applicants need to have a background in business studies, social sciences, or psychology. Other applications will not be considered
- Strong interest in marketing, sustainability-related topics, market transformation, and societal change
- Interest in academically rigorous and societally/managerially relevant research questions
- Experience with qualitative research methods is an advantage
- Experience in (social media) marketing is an advantage; An active professional social media profile is a big plus
- Excellent command of English; Speaking German is a big plus
- High level of initiative, independence, and organizational skills
- Please check in advance whether you meet the formal admission requirements for the doctoral program at the University of St. Gallen here
The Institute for Marketing and Customer Insight (IMC) is one of the leading marketing research institutes. It generates novel insights in the fields of marketing, communication, and consumption, which are shared with students, practitioners, and society.
Research in Prof. Dr. Johanna Gollnhofer's team focuses on the sustainable transformation of markets and society, with particular attention to how consumers, brands, and market actors contribute to and experience processes of change toward sustainability.
What We Offer
- A full-time research associate position (100%) according to University of St. Gallen (HSG) guidelines, with the opportunity to pursue a PhD at a leading European business school
- Close supervision and academic mentoring by Prof. Dr. Johanna Gollnhofer
- An intellectually stimulating research environment with strong international orientation
- A committed and supportive team at the IMC
- A competitive salary according to HSG regulations (approx. CHF 4,500 gross at 100%)
Please submit your application documents - (1) cover letter, (2) CV, (3) transcripts and graduation certificate, (4) Master's thesis, and (5) letters of reference (if applicable).
For any questions, please contact leaanna.bauchrowitz@unisg.ch.
The position will remain open until filled.
Inspirational Work Environment
Executive Education
Network
Family & Career
Equal Opportunities
Fit and Healthy
Inspirational Work Environment
At the HSG, as Europe's leading business university, we operate in an entrepreneurial environment where you will meet highly qualified, ambitious experts - both regionally and internationally. For example, you benefit from a modern IT infrastructure and, in our library via HSGswisscovery, from nationwide access to the wealth of scientific information available.
Executive Education
We support internal and external executive education opportunities. Our internal executive education programme offers you a practical, dedicated and didactically mature transfer of knowledge in the form of seminars, e-learning, coaching and collegial advice. We support task-specific external training and executive education financially as well as with regard to the time required.
Network
We promote our culture of cross-functional collaboration and create space for forging valuable relationships - also with external partners. Regular exchanges and internal events help to strengthen these relationships and make them long-lasting.
Family & Career
We provide our employees with flexible work time models with a variable number of hours per week. As a family-friendly employer, we offer part-time positions, 16 weeks of maternity leave and a subsidised crèche, as well as support with childcare during the vacations.
Equal Opportunities
The University enables equal opportunities for all employees and students. This applies to degree courses and work, as well as academic careers, university management positions and the reconciliation of studies, work and private commitments. We are committed to this with various measures in the areas of teaching, research, administration and the Presidency.
Fit and Healthy
We help you stay fit and healthy. In addition to our diverse range of sports activities at the university, most of which are free of charge, and campaign weeks for corporate health management, we also offer you fruit in the workplace. In our canteen you will find a wide selection of freshly prepared meals - from vegetarian to fish dishes - at discounted prices.
Further information on working at the HSG can be found here.
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Your place of work
University of St.Gallen
«A place where knowledge is created» - As one of Europe's leading universities of economics and business administration, the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, is committed to the education of over 10'000 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3'500 researchers, educators and professional staff.
