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I am looking forward receiving your application for this job.

• Challenging research according to international standards in Strategic Management.
• Interested in topics such as growth strategies, geopolitics & corporate strategy, alliances & ecosystems, and AI in strategy
• 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

• 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
• Demonstrated aptitude to work on analytical problems; if possible, with scientific methods
• Knowledge of statistics and AI tools 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 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 Chair of Prof. Dr. Christoph Lechner at the Institute of Management & Strategy (IFB) at the University of St. Gallen seeks to hire a 100% Research Associate (PhD Position). We are looking for candidates who want to work in the discipline of strategic management, especially on growth strategies, geopolitics & strategy, alliances & ecosystems, and AI in strategy

The researcher will benefit from hands-on experience with novel research methods and opportunities to work closely with international corporate partners 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/studying/admission/admission-phd/

For further questions, please contact alexander.goeritz@unisg.ch, or natasha.senn@unisg.ch. Plesae submit your CV, your master thesis or other academic articles, and a short motivation letter.

You can find more information about us and our institute on our website:

www.ifb.unisg.ch Universitaẗ St.Gallen | Institut fur̈ Betriebswirtschaft | Dufourstrasse 40a | 9000 St.Gallen | www.ifb.unisg.ch