Department of Business Administration (Digital Innovation Management)
PhD Student 80 - 100 %
Start of employment is September 1, 2025, temporaryWe offer varied and interesting work in an inspiring and socially relevant environment. Diversity and inclusion are important to us.
The position is related to a DIZH Bridge professorship between the University of Zurich (UZH), De-partment of Business Administration, and the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), School of Management and Law. You will work on research projects that aim to understand the strategies, processes, and skills that enable firms in the digital economy to systematically and continuously generate innovations, specifically in mobility and transportation.
As a PhD Student, you will become part of the PhD program offered by the Graduate School of Business at the University of Zurich. You will conduct research under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Anja Schulze (UZH) and Prof. Dr. Thierry Volery (ZHAW).
Your responsibilities
The successful applicant must be highly motivated to undertake high-level scientific research and to publish in high quality academic journals. They will conduct studies in the area of digital innovation management, particularly in the context of mobility and transportation.
In addition to research and publication as per the PhD program, the candidate will be involved in teaching activities as a teaching assistant and in applied research projects conducted with industry partners.
In addition to research and publication as per the PhD program, the candidate will be involved in teaching activities as a teaching assistant and in applied research projects conducted with industry partners.
Your profile
- a university graduate degree in Business Administration with a distinction of at least "magna cum laude", Economics or related fields and excellent grades
- strong analytical skills
- excellent oral/written communication skills
- motivation to work in an interdisciplinary team and across institutions
- experience in conducting empirical research (exemplified by an empirical master thesis) will be regarded as an asset
Information on your application
What we offer:- an excellent opportunity to develop academic qualifications
- close collaboration with national and international academic and industry partners
- an internationally competitive salary
Please send your application electronically as a single PDF-file comprising your letter of interest, CV, a writing sample (e.g. MA thesis), copy of university transcripts and the contact details of two peo-ple willing to serve as a reference.
Please send your application to: tim@business.uzh.ch. The application deadline is April 17th, 2025.
What we offer
Work-Life Balance
Learning and Development
Food
Healthcare
Discounts
Conditions of Employment
International Services
Campuses
- 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
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Working at UZH
The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
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The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
More → https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/explore/work.html
Please apply via our job portal www.jobs.uzh.ch
Working at UZH
The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
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