Post-doctoral researcher (Oberassistent/in) in Marketing

Ihre Aufgaben

• Start date: April 2026, or to be agreed
• Contract duration: 2 years (with an option to extend to 5 years)
• Employment rate: 100%; the salary is established according to the guidelines of the University of Fribourg
• The Department of Management: The Department of Management offers a supportive research environment characterized by interdisciplinary and innovative collaborations at the interface of management, marketing, finances, and international business. Located in Switzerland in the heart of Europe, and renowned for its rigorous training and research, the University of Fribourg provides an excellent foundation for advancing a rewarding academic career
• The FRIC: Food Research and Innovation Center at the University of Fribourg, short FRIC, carries out research, teaching, and continuing education activities and provides services in food science in an interdisciplinary and independent manner. The Food Centre is an academic and interdisciplinary platform for food science at the University of Fribourg, focusing on the sustainable use of raw materials in agriculture, research into new foodstuffs and sustainable food production, the role of the consumer, interactions of food and nutrition with mental and physical health

Gewünschtes Profil

• Interests: You are motivated and passionate about research at the intersection of marketing and food science. You work independently, while also thriving in an inter- and transdisciplinary team. You feel confident leading project components and conducting workshops and outreach activities based on the research outcomes
• Skills: You are proficient in quantitative methods of data collection and analysis in the social sciences and have experience analyzing data in R or Python. Experience with qualitative methods and/or physiological data represents an additional asset.
• Education: You have obtained a PhD in marketing, management, or a closely related field
• Languages: You are proficient in English; good knowledge French is considered an additional asset

Bewerbungsunterlagen

• Documents: Include the following documents in your application:
• a cover letter specifying research interests, motivations and relevant qualifications
• a CV containing the names of two academic references
• transcripts of completed academic training
• a one-page summary of the Ph.D. thesis and the evaluation by your committee

The evaluation of the applications will focus on the applicant’s academic background, fit for the project, and potential for academic success

• Please submit the application in a single PDF document

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