Research and Teaching Associate in Strategic Management (PhD Student) (m/f/d)

100 % ( by 01.02.2027, or by common agreement)

Your tasks

Our offering:

• The opportunity to pursue a PhD in Management (concentration in Strategic Management) in an intellectually stimulating and research-oriented environment while working at the chair.
• Close research collaboration and regular interaction with Professor Thomaz Teodorovicz.
• Opportunities to participate actively in the global Strategic Management research community.
• Support in developing an independent research agenda and building a strong academic profile.
• Writing of scientific publications and participation in international conferences
• Developing skills in mentoring and teaching.
• Access to research infrastructure, databases, methodological resources, and academic networks.
• Opportunities to develop substantial experience in university-level teaching and student supervision.
• A collegial working environment that values intellectual curiosity, rigorous research, constructive feedback, and collaboration.
• Competitive employment conditions under the university regulations.

 
Tasks:

• Enroll in the PhD program of the School of Management at the University of St.Gallen, working under the supervision of Prof. Thomaz Teodorovicz.
• Conduct high-quality academic research in the field of Strategic Management – on topics related to strategic management for the public interest, comparative governance, alignment between commercial and social goals, and future-of-work.
• Connect and engage in collaboration with non-academic organizations (e.g., firms, non-profits, multilateral organizations, etc.)
• Develop research projects in collaboration with Professor Thomaz Teodorovicz and independently, with the goal to publish in leading international academic journals.
• Present research findings at international conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Provide organizational support related to the Chair's research and teaching activities (assistance in courses; supervision of Bachelor/Master thesis).
• Contribute to the intellectual life of the School of Management at the University of St. Gallen and the broader academic community.

Your profile

• A completed Master's degree in Management, Economics, or a closely related discipline from a reputable university or business school.
• Strong academic performance and a demonstrated interest in pursuing either an academic research career, or a private-sector career supported by research insights.
• A clear interest in Strategic Management, and on the intersection between private-sector action, social impact, and technology.
• Knowledge of statistics (e.g., quantitative methods, causal inference) and high willingness to engage in multi-method research (e.g., interviews with key stakeholders).
• Experience with statistical or analytical software such as Stata, R, Python, or similar tools is an advantage.
• Excellent written and spoken English. Knowledge of German is *not* a requirement, but an advantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and an interest in working with students.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a research team.
• Intellectual curiosity, initiative, reliability, self-organization, and attentive to details.
• Before you submit your application, please ensure that your degree matches the formal requirements to enroll in a PhD program at the University of St.Gallen: https://www.unisg.ch/en/studying/admission/admission-phd/

Applicationss will start to be assessed on a rolling basis from 15.10.2026.