Research Associate / PhD-Candidate in the area of Digital Innovation and Education Technology (m/f/d)

Your tasks

Your Tasks :

• Work independently and collaboratively on developing innovative learning and teaching applications for the BBA-HSG program
• Continuously test and adapt prototypes based on feedback from faculty, students and the university IT team to ensure the practical impact of your work
• Publish your research findings in renowned international peer-reviewed journals and present at leading conferences in the field of information systems

We Offer :

• A stimulating, interdisciplinary research environment in a motivated team at one of Europe's top-ranked business schools
• Highly practice oriented research topics and the freedom to experiment and shape the future of education at the University of St. Gallen
• Participation in international conferences
• Access to state-of-the-art resources and support for your projects
• A structured PhD program (average duration 3.5 years, fully funded)
• A healthy and balanced work environment promoting both professional and personal growth
• Direct collaboration with renowned leaders in the field of information systems, providing valuable mentorship and networking opportunities

Your profile

Your Profile :

• Master's degree with a grade average of at least 5.0 (equivalent to 2.0 in D and AT) in Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline
• Strong analytical, structured, and independent working style
• Passion for creative problem-solving and interdisciplinary research
• Experience in functional prototyping and / or developing MVPs (e.g., Python, JavaScript)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (German is a plus)
• Ideally, previous experience in product management or Open Source development
• A proven ability to conduct high-quality research and a strong interest in publishing your findings
30+ days ago