Postdoctoral Researcher in Management, with a focus on Digital Platforms (m/w/d)
Your tasks
The postdoctoral researcher will work under the supervision of Tim Meyer and will be part of the SNSF-funded research project “Decentralization and Platform Governance”. The objective of the project is to investigate how decentralization shapes decision-making and governance design in digital platforms. The selected candidate will thus explore research projects in the area(s) of digital technologies, platforms and ecosystems, blockchain technology and/or organization design. We offer close collaboration and strong support in pushing research projects forward and developing a solid research pipeline. The postdoctoral researcher will also have time to pursue independent projects. We encourage the development of ambitious research ideas and appreciate an active role in collaborating with faculty and PhD students at the institute.
The position requires strong expertise at the intersection of strategy and digital technologies, ideally with a focus on digital platforms. Applicants should also have solid data and methodological skills. The candidate is expected to independently identify, collect, and analyze relevant data.
Your profile
- Applicants should have completed, or be close to completing, a Ph.D. in Management, Economics, Information Systems, or a related field
- Demonstrated expertise and strong research interest in strategy, digital technologies, platforms and ecosystems, blockchain technology and/or organization design
- Excellent academic record and strong work ethic
- Strong enthusiasm for research: the ideal candidate will view this position as a stepping stone towards pursuing an academic career
- Proficiency in data collection and analysis, with prior experience using quantitative/econometric methods and large datasets
- High degree of initiative, independence, and strong organizational skills
We will review applications as they arrive and until the position is filled. Please indicate the earliest date you could start working. To apply for the positions, please submit:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Up to three working (or published) papers
- Two letters of recommendation (can be sent directly to tim.meyer@unisg.ch)
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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Assistant Professor of Strategic Management
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Finance, Accounting
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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.
