Phd Position in Digital Innovation Management

Vor 5 Tagen

Zürich, Schweiz Universität Zürich Vollzeit

**Department of Business Administration, Chair of Mobility and Digital Innovation Management**
**PhD Position in Digital Innovation Management 60 - 100 %**: Start of employment September 1, 2025, or earlier by agreement.

**Your responsibilities**:

- conduct independent, high-impact research in digital innovation management, with a focus on mobility and transportation
- contribute to research projects in collaboration with academic and industry partners
- publish in high-quality academic journals and present at leading conferences
- participate in doctoral courses at the Graduate School of Business
- assist in teaching activities and contribute to the academic life of the institute

**Your profile**:
To qualify, you must have:

- a university degree in Business Administration (at least magna cum laude), Econom-ics, or a closely related field (also at least magna cum laude). Alternatively, a degree in another discipline with a minor in Management, Business, or Economics (also at least magna cum laude)
- proven strong analytical skills and the ability to work with empirical research meth-ods
- a track record of excellence in academic writing and the ambition to publish in lead-ing academic journals
- excellent oral and written communication skills
- enthusiasm for working in an interdisciplinary team and engaging with international research networks
- previous experience in empirical research (e.g., a data-driven master's thesis) is a strong asset
- proficiency in German is an advantage but not a requirement
- a letter of interest outlining your motivation and research interests
- your CV
- a writing sample (e.g., master's thesis)
- university transcripts
- contact details of two academic referees

Why Zurich?
Zurich offers an excellent academic environment with strong research institutions, a high quality of life, and access to a broad professional and scholarly network. The University of Zurich provides a setting for ambitious scholars seeking to make a significant contribution to research in digital innovation.

**What we offer**:
**Work-Life Balance**
- Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
- Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH

**Learning and Development**
- Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich

**Food**
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
- Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution

**Healthcare**
- Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
- Free seasonal flu vaccinations
- Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower

**Discounts**
- Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
- Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
- Special conditions on hotel reservations

**Conditions of Employment**
- Policies of the UZH
- Most UZH staff are employed according to public law

**International Services**
- Support for people from outside Switzerland

**Campuses**
- Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
- Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg

**Location**:
**Department of Business Administration, Chair of Mobility and Digital Innovation Management***:Plattenstrasse 14, 8032 Zürich, Switzerland

**Further information**:
**Questions about the job**:
**Prof. Dr. Anja Schulze**

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