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Research Fellow DBT center

IMD International Institute for Management DevelopmentLausanne, Switzerland

Vor 30+ Tagen

Stellenbeschreibung

Contract Type : Open-ended

Location : Lausanne, CH

About IMD

The Institute for Management Development (IMD) is an independent academic institution with Swiss roots and global reach, founded more than 75 years ago by business leaders for business leaders. Since its creation, IMD has been a pioneering force in developing leaders who transform organizations and contribute to society.

Based in Lausanne (Switzerland) and Singapore, IMD has been ranked in the Top 3 of the annual FT’s Executive Education Global Ranking for the last nine consecutive years and in the top five for 17 consecutive years. Our MBA and EMBA programs have repeatedly been singled out among the best in Europe and the world.

We believe that this consistency at the forefront of our industry is grounded in IMD’s unique approach to creating “Real Learning. Real Impact”. Led by an expert and diverse faculty, we strive to be the trusted learning partner of choice for ambitious individuals and organizations worldwide. Our purpose is “Challenging what is and inspiring what could be, we develop leaders who transform organizations and contribute to society.”

Research Fellow - Digital Business Transformation Center

About the Global Center for Digital Business Transformation

The Global Center for Digital Business Transformation (“DBT Center”) is a global research hub at the forefront of digital business transformation, where executives engage to solve challenges created by massive market transitions. The DBT Center seeks out diverse viewpoints from a wide range of organizations — incumbents, and disruptors — to bring new ideas, best practices, and disruptive thinking to corporations. It seeks to help managers and executives understand the dynamics of digital disruption and respond effectively to them through digital transformation.

The Job’s mission

The DBT Center is looking for a Research Fellow who will work alongside the DBT Center Director, DBT Center team members, and other IMD faculty working in the digital area to conduct cutting edge research and thought leadership on the topic of digital business transformation. The Research Fellow will be involved in multiple concurrent research projects. A large part of the role will involve collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data and writing up the results in the form of top tier academic articles.

Key activities & accountabilities

Collect, analyze and draw insights from qualitative and quantitative data in a structured manner
Produce top tier (FT50) academic articles, in addition to reports, papers, and other forms of output
Present research to media and groups of executives
Work collaboratively with researchers within the DBT Center and other IMD faculty on research topics linked to digital transformation, artificial intelligence, digital responsibility, and related topics
Some international travel may be required

Ideal profile

PhD degree in Management or another related discipline

Demonstrated ability to publish in top tier (FT50) academic journals

Knowledge of innovative research methods and related software

Knowledge of empirical research methods, like interview and survey design

Knowledge of statistics packages like ATLAS.ti, NVivo or equivalent (for qualitative research) and SPSS or equivalent (for quantitative research)

Keen interest in digital business and advanced technologies, artificial intelligence and digital responsibility

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Very strong organizational skills – multiple projects will be running concurrently

Ability to work independently and proactively under pressure and with minimum supervision

Deadline oriented

Flexible, there will be heavy workload during peak periods

Full fluency in English (written and spoken) at a native level (other languages a plus)

We are open to early-career, mid-career, or late-career candidates

Contract type :

3 years fixed term contract (with a possibility of extension)

This is a full time position based in Lausanne

How to apply

If you have the above skills and would like to work in our stimulating environment, please send your complete application file (letter of motivation and resume in English, copies of your work certificates and diplomas) by October 31, 2023 .

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability (such as dyslexia, sight and / or hearing disabilities, etc) and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please specify it in your application.