PhD Student 80-100%
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Department of Business Administration (Digital Innovation Management)
PhD Student 80 - 100 %
Start of employment is September 1, 2025
We 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.
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
- Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
- Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH
More
Learning and Development
- Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich
More
Food
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
- Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution
More
Healthcare
- Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
- Free seasonal flu vaccinations
- Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower
More
Discounts
- Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
- Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
- Special conditions on hotel reservations
More
Conditions of Employment
- Policies of the UZH
- Most UZH staff are employed according to public law
More
International Services
- Support for people from outside Switzerland
More
Campuses
- Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
- Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg
More
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
More Learning and Development
- Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich
More Food
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
- Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution
More Healthcare
- Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
- Free seasonal flu vaccinations
- Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower
More Discounts
- Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
- Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
- Special conditions on hotel reservations
More Conditions of Employment
- Policies of the UZH
- Most UZH staff are employed according to public law
More International Services
- Support for people from outside Switzerland
More Campuses
- Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
- Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg
More
Location
Department of Business Administration (Digital Innovation Management)
Plattenstrasse 14, 8032 Zürich, Switzerland
Further information
Questions about the job
Prof. Dr. Anja Schulze Contact Form
Contact question to: Prof. Dr. Anja Schulze
Your Name *Your Mail Address *Your question *I accept the privacy policySend Thank you for your message. We will get
back to you shortly. 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!
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! More
PhD Student 80 - 100 %
Start of employment is September 1, 2025
We 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.
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
- Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
- Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH
More
Learning and Development
- Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich
More
Food
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
- Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution
More
Healthcare
- Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
- Free seasonal flu vaccinations
- Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower
More
Discounts
- Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
- Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
- Special conditions on hotel reservations
More
Conditions of Employment
- Policies of the UZH
- Most UZH staff are employed according to public law
More
International Services
- Support for people from outside Switzerland
More
Campuses
- Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
- Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg
More
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
More Learning and Development
- Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich
More Food
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
- Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution
More Healthcare
- Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
- Free seasonal flu vaccinations
- Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower
More Discounts
- Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
- Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
- Special conditions on hotel reservations
More Conditions of Employment
- Policies of the UZH
- Most UZH staff are employed according to public law
More International Services
- Support for people from outside Switzerland
More Campuses
- Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
- Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg
More
Location
Department of Business Administration (Digital Innovation Management)
Plattenstrasse 14, 8032 Zürich, Switzerland
Further information
Questions about the job
Prof. Dr. Anja Schulze Contact Form
Contact question to: Prof. Dr. Anja Schulze
Your Name *Your Mail Address *Your question *I accept the privacy policySend Thank you for your message. We will get
back to you shortly. 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!
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! More