SNF PhD-candidate and research assistant position at the Chair of Health Economics, Policy, and Management (m/w/d)
Your tasks
As PhD-candidate and research assistant, you will:
- Refine answer and test the project's research questions with quantitative, empirical methods using large datasets from the Swiss Federal Statistics Office and other sources
- Prepare high-quality manuscripts for publication in international journals and present your research results on (inter-) national conferences
- Show initiative and drive your research topics independently and with high motivation
- Work and communicate effectively with diverse teams in a structured manner and work directly with the leadership team on diverse topics and projects
- Enroll in a PhD-program of the University of St.Gallen; we highly recommend the PEcon program (Economics and Econometrics)
Your profile
- Outstanding Master's degree in the field of (health) economics or econometrics, or public health or management studies with a clear quantitative focus, or similar with a grade point average of at least 5.0 or the equivalent for non-Swiss degrees (corresponds for instance to a 2.0 in DE and AT)
- Experience in handling large datasets
- Strong analytical skills (e.g., microeconomics, applied econometrics, causal inference)
- Advanced knowledge of at least one programming language (e.g., R, stata, python) and high motivation to improve econometric skillset
- Outstanding teamwork ability
- Result-oriented working style with a high degree of initiative, creativity, and team spirit
- High motivation and ability to work on multiple research questions at the same time
- Confident, open, constructive, and engaging communication style internally and externally
- Experience with European and other healthcare systems is a plus
- Very good knowledge of English, both written and spoken; fluent in German is a plus
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
Chair of Health Economics, Policy and Management
"I am delighted that you are interested in this position at the School of Medicine and would be pleased to meet you soon."
Head Services and Marketing
"People are the key to success. We are looking forward to meeting you."
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.
