Research Associate at the Interface of Strategic Management and Artificial Intelligence/ML PhD Position
Your tasks
- Challenging research according to international standards on topics at the interface of strategic management and artificial intelligence/ machine learning
- Writing of scientific publications and participation in international conferences
- Support in teaching at Bachelor, Master and Executive Education level
- Collaboration in company cooperations, research consortia and consulting firms
Your profile
- Candidates for this position are expected to enroll in the PhD program in Management at the University of St. Gallen, with the main doctoral supervisor being Prof. Dr. Christoph Lechner
Candidates should fulfill the following qualifications:
- Outstanding Master's degree in business/management, a related field from a leading university or business school, and/or knowledge in computer science (AI)
- Demonstrated aptitude to work on analytical problems; if possible, with scientific methods
- Knowledge of statistics, AI and Machine learning (possibly Python or R) is important
- Previous research experience, especially with analyzing datasets, is a definite plus
- First practical experience in a profession closely related to strategic management
The ideal candidate should have a combination of the following qualities:
- intellectually curious and likes thinking about complex ideas with high “brain-power”
- is comfortable working with data
- Stays organized and can manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Demonstrates a proactive, hands-on mentality attitude towards works
- Can work collaboratively in a team environment
- Communicates very effectively in German and English (Level C1 or higher, oral and written)
The researcher will benefit from hands-on experience with novel research methods and opportunities to work closely with international corporate partners, consulting firms and the world's leading academic institutions. The Institute of Strategy & Management's work environment is informal, intellectually stimulating, and exciting.
Before you submit your application, please ensure that your degree matches the formal requirements to enroll in a PhD program at the University of St. Gallen: https://www.unisg.ch/en/studium/zulassungundanmeldung/zuldoktoratsstufe
For further questions, please contact theresamaria.seehofer@unisg.ch.
You can find more information about us and our institute on our website: www.ifb.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.
For job-related questions
Ordentlicher Professor für Betriebswirtschaftslehre
christoph.lechner@unisg.ch
«I am delighted that you are interested in this position at our University and would be pleased to meet you soon.»
Doktorandin, wissenschaftliche Assistentin
theresamaria.seehofer@unisg.ch
«I am looking forward receiving your application for this job.»
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.
