PhD Researcher Zurich AI Lab (m/w/d)
Your tasks
- Conduct independent and collaborative research in the field of business model innovation in the age of gen AI
- Contribute to the development and implementation of research projects within the AI Research Center
- Publish results in leading scientific journals and present findings at international conferences
- Publish results in other outlets (e.g. leading newspapers) and disseminate results to the broader public
- Help to position the lab as a thought leader in AI and business innovation in the insurance industry
- Collaborate with academic peers, supervisors, and industry partners within the Lab's joint research framework
- Participate in seminars, workshops, and interdisciplinary activities of the research center
Your profile
- Completed university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Business Administration, Computer Science, Data science, Artificial Intelligence, Business Informatics, or a related field, with excellent academic results
- Strong interest in research at the intersection of AI, business innovation, and strategy
- 2–3 years of professional experience in consulting or a comparable analytical or strategic environment is an advantage
- Interest or background in the insurance or financial services industry is desirable
- Exceptional analytical and conceptual abilities, combined with an enthusiasm for scientific research; initial research experience (e.g., through a master's thesis) is beneficial
- Strong sense of responsibility, organizational talent, initiative, and flexibility
- Very good proficiency in both German and English (spoken and written)
- Familiarity with programming languages and frameworks such as Python, PyTorch, or TensorFlow is an advantage
- Fulfillment of the formal admission requirements for doctoral studies at the University of St. Gallen (minimum GPA of 5.0 [Switzerland] or 2.0 [Germany], and eligibility for PhD admission at the home university)
To strengthen the university's research contribution to this initiative, we are seeking a PhD Researcher to join the Zurich AI Lab. This position offers an excellent opportunity to pursue original research at the intersection of AI, business, and insurance, contribute to high-impact academic publications, and actively collaborate within an interdisciplinary and industry-connected research environment. International applications are especially welcomed.
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.
