Doctoral Students in Production Management

vor 2 Monaten


St Gallen, Schweiz Universität St.Gallen Vollzeit

**Doctoral Students in Production Management (m/w/d)**:
100 % (by agreement, by 01.01.2025)

**Your tasks**:

- The Institute of Technology Management, Division Production Management (ITEM, Prof. Friedli) at the University of St.Gallen (HSG), in cooperation with the Chair of Production and Operations Management (POM, Prof. Netland) at D-MTEC, ETH Zurich, is looking for up to four new doctoral students to be hired by ETH Zurich or HSG. This is a unique opportunity for top talent who are passionate about next generation production management. The positions are part of a new and ambitious cross-institutional project with multinational industry partners starting in 2025.
- Global Operations. Configuration, coordination, and improvement of global production networks, incl. geopolitical issues and supply resilience.
- Operational Excellence. Lean, quality management, sustainability, and change management from the shopfloor to strategic initiatives.
- Behavioral Operations. The role of humans in human-technology cooperation, knowledge management, and the operator of the future.
- Smart Manufacturing. Application of digitalization, machine learning, analytics, and other Industry 4.0 technologies in manufacturing.**Your profile**:

- are close to completion of or hold a Master's degree from a recognized university
- have a background in operations or supply chain management, production engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, applied analytics, economics, business administration, or related fields
- are familiar with production and operations management and have a passion for manufacturing
- would be highly motivated by the opportunity to collaborate with one or several industrial partners
- are highly motivated, self-driven, and have a track record of excellent performance
- have some background in statistics and data analysis or aptitude in qualitative research methods
- possess first-rate oral and written English skills and an interest in writing. Proficiency in German is a plus but not a requirement
- have first or broad experience in industry through consulting or industry internships

**Curious? So are we.**
- a statement of motivation and research interests addressed to both Prof. Netland and Prof. Friedli (1-2 pages)
- a CV
- transcripts of all obtained degrees (in English or German)
- if applicable, grade transcripts of to-be-completed degrees
- a writing sample (usually an extract from the Master's thesis or an article)
- any reference letters or contact details of referees

**Deadlines**:First deadline 30.11.2024; Second deadline 1.2.2025.

**Inspirational Work Environment**:
**Executive Education**:
**Network**:
**Family & Career**:
**Equal Opportunities**:
**Fit and Healthy**:
Further information on working at the HSG can be found here.

**For job-related questions**:
Dr. Mark Grothkopp
Project Leader & Post Doc

Dr. Oliver von Dzengelevski
Lecturer at the Department of Management, Technology, and Economics (ETH)

**Your place of work**:
**University of St.Gallen**: «A place where knowledge is created» - As one of Europe's leading universities of economics and business administration, the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, is committed to the education of over 9800 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3300 researchers, educators and professional staff.

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