Project Manager / Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d)
Your tasks
As Project Manager / Postdoctoral Researcher, you will:
- Design, organize, and oversee all stages of the research workflow: survey construction, cross-national data collection, large-scale web and social media data scraping, data cleaning, analytics, and reporting
- Apply advanced quantitative and computational methods - including machine learning approaches - to extract and interpret insights from large, complex, and cross-country datasets
- Collaborate closely with the project leads and coordinate a diverse, international team of researchers and institutional partners
- Ensure high research standards, deliverables, and timelines in line with HSG and funding-body requirements
- Contribute to scholarly output through publications, conference presentations, and policy-relevant dissemination activities
What We Offer
By joining HSG, you become part of a world-class academic community known for impact-oriented research, global networks, and practical relevance. You will benefit from:
- A stimulating research environment that bridges academia, policy, and society
- The opportunity to publish internationally, expand your professional network, and shape a project with global scope
- Access to first-class infrastructure (data services, computational resources, libraries, IT support) and tailored opportunities for professional growth
- A collaborative and flexible workplace culture that values initiative, intellectual curiosity, and innovation
- A unique location in the heart of Switzerland, combining academic excellence with exceptional quality of life
Your profile
- A completed (or nearly completed) PhD in political science, communication, sociology, data & computer science, or a related field
- Proven methodological expertise in survey research, statistical analysis, and computational methods, including experience with data scraping, web or social media data, and machine learning-based analytics
- Proficiency in R, Python, Stata
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder collaborations across countries
- Excellent written and spoken English; proficiency in German or willingness to learn is an advantage
- A strong interest in interdisciplinary, international, and policy-relevant research
- Clear communication skills and the ability to turn complex data into compelling narrative
Please submit your application as a single PDF file including:
- Cover letter (max 2 pages) detailing your motivation and fit for this role
- Curriculum Vitae
- Short research statement (max 1 page) outlining your methodological expertise and interest in cross-national and computational research
- Sample of analytical work (e.g., publication, working paper, or code sample)
- Contact information for two references
Send your application by email to: ipw@unisg.ch
(Subject: Project Manager/PostDoc – IPW-HSG)
Deadline for applications: December 1, 2025
Start date: by agreement (ideally February 1, 2026)
We look forward to welcoming an internationally minded, methodologically skilled researcher to our team. For any questions regarding the position, please contact us at the above address.
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
Professor of Political Science with special focus on International Affairs
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Full Professor of Corporate Communication
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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.
