PhD Position in Consumer Behavior and Marketing (m/f/d)
Publication date:
02 April 2025Workload:
100%- Place of work:St. Gallen
Job summary
Join a dynamic team at the University of St.Gallen, focusing on innovative marketing! Collaborate on exciting projects and enjoy a supportive work environment.
Tasks
- Conduct independent research on consumer behavior and marketing.
- Design and analyze surveys and experiments related to marketing.
- Collaborate on academic projects and help prepare grant proposals.
Skills
- Must have a degree in business informatics, management or related fields.
- Strong interest in digital marketing and technology.
- Proficiency in statistics and coding in R or Python.
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Are you interested in mobile marketing, social media, and technology & marketing? Do you want to research cutting-edge topics at the intersection of marketing theory and practice and generate new knowledge? Then we are your perfect fit! We are a young and highly motivated team (chair: Prof. Dr. Reto Hofstetter) with a main research focus on digital marketing and consumer behavior. We undertake a variety of ambitious research projects in cooperation with top international universities (e.g., Harvard or Stanford University) and companies.
Your tasks
- Develop and conduct independent research in consumer behavior and marketing.
- Design, code, and analyze experiments and surveys.
- Collaborate on research projects and contribute to academic papers.
- Assist in preparing grant proposals and organizing workshops.
- Support teaching activities and mentor students.
Your profile
- An above-average degree in business informatics, business management, economics, psychology, or related fields
- Interest in scientific questions related to the fields of digital marketing, social media, and/or technology & marketing.
- A high level of personal initiative and goal orientation
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Proficiency in statistics and basic coding skills in R/Python."
Application Procedure:
Please submit the following documents online: a cover letter outlining your research interests, motivation, and fit for the position; your CV, including education, research experience, coding skills, and any publications; and copies of your transcripts and certificates.
"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.
