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

I am looking forward to receiving your application for this job.

• An excellent research environment within a joint AI Research Lab – a cooperation between Zurich Insurance, University of St. Gallen and ETH – which focuses on advancing research at the intersection of business model innovation, strategy, and gen AI  
• Working on the fascinating research topic of business model innovation in the age of gen AI and incumbent disruption 
• A unique possibility to combine academic rigor with real-world impact
• Supervision and mentoring by experienced researchers and professors from both Switzerland and Singapore 
• Being part of an amazing interdisciplinary team 
• Access to academic and industrial data, expertise, and research networks 
• The opportunity to contribute to the advancement of business model innovation in the insurance industry in the age of gen AI 

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in the field of business model innovation in the age of gen AI   
• Contribute to the development and implementation of research projects within the AI Research Center 
• Publish results in leading scientific journals and present findings at international conferences 
• Publish results in other outlets (e.g. leading newspapers) and disseminate results to the broader public
• Help to position the lab as a thought leader in AI and business innovation in the insurance industry 
• Collaborate with academic peers, supervisors, and industry partners within the Lab’s joint research framework 
• Participate in seminars, workshops, and interdisciplinary activities of the research center 

As part of a strategic collaboration between the University of St. Gallen (HSG) and Zurich Insurance, a joint AI Research Lab is being established. The lab aims to advance research at the intersection of business model innovation in the age of gen AI and to develop innovative solutions that drive the digital transformation of the insurance sector. 
To strengthen the university’s research contribution to this initiative, we are seeking a PhD Researcher to join the Zurich AI Lab. This position offers an excellent opportunity to pursue original research at the intersection of AI, business, and insurance, contribute to high-impact academic publications, and actively collaborate within an interdisciplinary and industry-connected research environment. International applications are especially welcomed.