Join a dynamic research team at ETH Zurich to explore how advanced AI technologies are changing strategy-making and organizational design. You will work in an inspiring, international environment focused on high-level academic research in management and business. This position is ideal if you want to pursue a career in academia or are motivated to contribute rigorous research to leading scholarly journals.
Deine Aufgaben
- Study AI as an organizational and strategic phenomenon with a focus on theory-driven, publication-oriented research
- Conduct field research in collaboration with leading company partners, including regular engagement with organizational actors and processes
- Produce a dissertation of at least three high-quality papers targeted at top-tier journals
- Work independently and collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams
- Travel regularly to relevant field sites
- Be based in Zurich from the beginning of the appointment
Was du mitbringst
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Management, Strategy, Organization Studies, Information Systems, Sociology, Business Administration, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields)
- Outstanding academic performance and clear evidence of research potential
- Motivation for an academically rigorous, publication-oriented PhD
- Strong interest in strategy processes, organizational design, and/or the organizational implications of AI
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Strong methodological skills, or willingness to develop them further during the PhD
- Excellent academic writing skills in English
- Willingness to conduct intensive field research, including interviews, observations, and document-based research
- Willingness to travel regularly to field sites
- Professional fluency in English required
- German proficiency is an advantage
- Knowledge or practical experience with AI in business or organizational contexts is an advantage
- Experience with empirical research methods is an advantage
- Prior research assistant experience or evidence of active engagement in academic research is an advantage
- Exposure to strategy, organization, or management research is an advantage
Was wir dir bieten
- Opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in a highly relevant and rapidly evolving field
- Supervision and collaboration with leading faculty and senior researchers at ETH Zurich
- Inspiring, international, and supportive research environment
- Dissertation project aimed at top-tier journals
- Access to ETH Zurich’s excellent research infrastructure and strong international collaborations
- Competitive salary and employment conditions according to ETH Zurich regulations
- Unique opportunity to work with leading company partners while developing publishable research
- Inclusive culture that values diversity and equal opportunity
- Commitment to sustainability and a climate-neutral future
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Über uns
ETH Zurich is one of the world’s top universities for science and technology, known for excellent education, innovative research, and a vibrant international community. Located in the heart of Europe, ETH Zurich brings together over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries to solve global challenges and inspire excellence.
Das Team
The Chair of Strategic Management and Innovation at ETH Zurich is a dynamic, international group dedicated to high-level research in management and business. The team is committed to academic excellence and regularly publishes in leading journals, offering an inspiring and collaborative environment for researchers.