PhD Position in International Management (m/f/d)
Your tasks
- Conduct independent and collaborative research in international business, nonmarket strategy, and related areas (40%)
- Support ongoing research projects, including data collection, data analysis (e.g., econometrics), and manuscript preparation (20–30%)
- Contribute to the development of academic publications for leading journals
- Assist with teaching activities (e.g., course preparation, guest lectures, grading, student support) (20–30%)
- Participate in academic workshops, conferences, and research seminars
Your profile
- Master's degree (or equivalent) in International Business, Strategy, Economics, or a related field
- Strong academic record and interest in pursuing a PhD or continuing doctoral research
Technical and research skills
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills (e.g., econometrics, statistics)
- Experience with statistical software such as R, Stata, or similar
- Interest in topics such as nonmarket strategy, geopolitical tensions, sanctions, and state–business relations
- Experience with academic research projects and/or publications is a plus
Languages
- Excellent command of English (spoken and written)
- Additional languages are an asset
Personal competencies
- Strong analytical and conceptual thinking
- High level of initiative and independence
- Ability to work collaboratively in a research team
- Strong organizational and communication skills
The new Chair of International Management (with an anticipated start date of 1 August 2026) strengthens the School's focus on global strategy and international business in an increasingly complex geopolitical and institutional environment. The chair places particular emphasis on how political, regulatory, and societal factors shape firms' international strategies and operations. It is expected to develop a visible research agenda, contribute to high-quality teaching across programmes, and engage with practitioners and policymakers.
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.
For job-related questions
Full Professor
I am looking forward to working with a motivated PhD student!
Geschäftsführerin der School of Management
We aim to provide PhD students with an inspiring and supportive environment that fosters academic excellence, collaboration, and international exchange.
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.
