PhD Position in Entrepreneurship using AI-driven Research Methods (minimum 3-year funding) (m/f/d)
Your tasks
- conduct independent, high-quality research at the intersection of entrepreneurship, strategic decision-making, and artificial intelligence (AI).
- assist in developing and refining innovative machine learning methodologies, primarily using Python, in data collection and analysis.
- contribute actively to research focused on entrepreneurial exits, founding team dynamics, and the role of imprinted experiences on venture outcomes.
- design, implement, and evaluate experiments and surveys integrating advanced AI tools and methods, including deep learning and natural language processing.
- Support the team in writing and publishing papers in high-ranked entrepreneurship, management, and technical journals.
- Participate in and help organize academic workshops, conferences, and presentations to disseminate research findings.
- Engage actively in departmental activities, teaching assistance, and student mentoring.
Your profile
- Master's degree (completed or near completion) in Economics, Business, Computer Science, Data Science, or related fields
- Strong interest and enthusiasm for entrepreneurship, particularly regarding strategic decisions around entrepreneurial exits and team dynamics
- Interest in applying AI and computational techniques to entrepreneurial processes and multimodal communication
- Demonstrable proficiency in Python and familiarity with machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow)
- Ambition to publish in top-tier academic journals
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic, interdisciplinary team environment
- Excellent command of English (written and verbal)
We look forward to your online application!
Please submit the following documents online:
Cover Letter detailing your research interests, motivation for joining this project, and how your background aligns with the position
Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting your education, research experience, coding skills, and any relevant publications or working papers
Copies of your grade transcripts and certificates
If available: Two reference letters of recommendation
Application Deadline: Review of applications begins on May 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is 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 9800 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3300 researchers, educators and professional staff.
