PhD Position in Innovation Management

**Your Responsibilities** - Conduct research with the aim of completing a cumulative PhD thesis - Collaborate on ongoing research projects at the chair, partly in cooperation with corporate or public-sector partners - Support teaching activities, including supervision of student theses, preparation of course materials, and assistance with innovative teaching formats - Contribute to the administrative and organizational tasks of the chair **Your Profile** - Excellent academic record with a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Organizational Studies, Economics, or a related field - General interest in areas such as innovation management, platform ecosystems, digital technologies and/or the transformation of mobility - Some experience in empirical research (qualitative or quantitative methods) - Independent, structured work style and a strong team spirit - Excellent written and spoken English; knowledge of German is an asset **We Offer** - Opportunity to pursue a PhD at the Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics of the University of Zurich, one of the top business schools in the German-speaking world - A stimulating research environment with international visibility and high topical relevance - Close academic supervision and integration into international research networks - Funding for participation in international conferences and PhD courses, including those offered by the faculty’s Graduate School - Flexible working conditions, and an attractive location in one of the world’s most liveable cities - An annual gross salary of approx. 58,000 CHF (~ 62,000 EUR) The University of Zurich is one of Europe’s most prestigious research universities. The Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics is known for its strong international orientation, vibrant research culture, and close ties to practice. **Application** Please send the following documents as a single PDF to **tim@business.uzh.ch**: - A letter of motivation - Curriculum vitae - Academic transcripts (including a record of coursework and grades) - A writing sample (e.g., term paper or Master’s thesis) - Contact details of two academic referees Review of applications will begin on May 15th, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

**Your Responsibilities**

- Conduct research with the aim of completing a cumulative PhD thesis
- Collaborate on ongoing research projects at the chair, partly in cooperation with corporate or public-sector partners
- Support teaching activities, including supervision of student theses, preparation of course materials, and assistance with innovative teaching formats
- Contribute to the administrative and organizational tasks of the chair

**Your Profile**

- Excellent academic record with a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Organizational Studies, Economics, or a related field
- General interest in areas such as innovation management, platform ecosystems, digital technologies and/or the transformation of mobility
- Some experience in empirical research (qualitative or quantitative methods)
- Independent, structured work style and a strong team spirit
- Excellent written and spoken English; knowledge of German is an asset

**We Offer**

- Opportunity to pursue a PhD at the Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics of the University of Zurich, one of the top business schools in the German-speaking world
- A stimulating research environment with international visibility and high topical relevance
- Close academic supervision and integration into international research networks
- Funding for participation in international conferences and PhD courses, including those offered by the faculty’s Graduate School
- Flexible working conditions, and an attractive location in one of the world’s most liveable
cities
- An annual gross salary of approx. 58,000 CHF (~ 62,000 EUR)


The University of Zurich is one of Europe’s most prestigious research universities. The Faculty of
Business, Economics and Informatics is known for its strong international orientation, vibrant
research culture, and close ties to practice.

**Application**

Please send the following documents as a single PDF to **tim@business.uzh.ch**:

- A letter of motivation
- Curriculum vitae
- Academic transcripts (including a record of coursework and grades)
- A writing sample (e.g., term paper or Master’s thesis)
- Contact details of two academic referees

Review of applications will begin on May 15th, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Not specified

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Anja Schulze at: **anja.schulze@business.uzh.ch**.

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Anja Schulze at: **anja.schulze@business.uzh.ch**.