I am delighted that you are interested in this PhD position at our institute and would be pleased to meet you soon.

Please feel free to reach out in case you have any questions concerning this PhD position.

The main responsibilities of this position include conducting high-quality research, supporting teaching activities, and managing impact-oriented projects. In addition, candidates for this position are expected to enroll in the PhD program at the University of St.Gallen (please check admission requirements here).

• Master’s degree from a recognized university in Management, Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, or another discipline related to those taught at the University of St.Gallen’s School of Management.
• Excellent academic record: Your final grade point average must be at least 5.00 (not rounded) in the Swiss grading system.
• Strong background in management and innovation, and a keen interest in artificial intelligence.
• Skillset for conducting high-quality research using quantitative and/or qualitative methods and interest in publishing in premier journals.
• Analytical self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Steadfast and ambitious team player with a desire to continuously develop both personally and professionally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and German.
• Work and research experience in related fields is beneficial.

The Chair for Innovation Management (Prof. Dr. Oliver Gassmann) at the Institute of Technology Management conducts research on the strategic management of innovation, business model innovation, and the management of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI). We are looking for a Research Associate/PhD Candidate to join our team with an interest in topics at the intersection of technology and innovation management, strategic management, and artificial intelligence.

Interested candidates should apply online by submitting their application including:
Cover letter describing your motivation and research competence, curriculum vitae, grade transcripts, letter(s) of recommendation, and a writing sample (e.g. Master’s thesis).
 
The application deadline is 18.01.2026. First-round interviews will be conducted virtually, followed by second-round interviews in person in St.Gallen in early to mid February 2026. The starting date for this position is 01.09.2026.
 
In case of questions, please reach out to Philip Rodak (philip.rodak@unisg.ch).
 
We are looking forward to receiving your application!