Doctoral (PhD) student/Research Associate in Sustainability Management (m/f/d)
Date de publication :
17 janvier 2025Taux d'activité :
100%- Lieu de travail :St.Gallen
The Institute for Economy and the Environment (IWÖ-HSG) was founded in 1992. The Chair of Sustainability Management has been involved with several national and international research programmes. We have also initiated innovative educational programmes such as the Bachelor's Certificate programme in Integrative Sustainability management (SuM-HSG), and the Certificate in Advanced Studies in Leading Sustainability Transformation (CAS LST-HSG). For more information see https://iwoe.unisg.ch
Your tasks
The Chair of Sustainability Management, Prof. Judith Walls, at the Institute for Economy and the Environment (IWÖ-HSG), at the University of St.Gallen (HSG) is looking for a new doctoral student on the topic of corporate governance and leadership for environmental sustainability and transformation. The position starts in mid-2025 (or upon mutual agreement), with the intent to start your PhD journey in the Programme of Management (PMA) in September 2025.
This is unique opportunity for early-stage researchers who are passionate about corporate sustainability topics such as biodiversity and climate change transformation strategies, circular and regenerative business practices, and nature-based solutions from the perspective of corporate governance and leaders at the top of the organization.
The successful applicant will join a team of researchers supported by a Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) grant in collaboration with the Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration (HWZ) and the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). In addition, you will support the Chair of Sustainability Management in teaching and research-related tasks.
The Chair of Sustainability Management at HSG has established a track-record for high quality research with insights for practice. We apply a mix of qualitative and quantitative empirical research methods to understand how companies and leaders drive the transformation towards a more environmentally sustainable world. We draw on a variety of different theoretical perspectives to do so, often taking a phenomenon driven approach.
Your profile
- Hold a Master's degree from a recognized university, or are close to holding such a degree
- Have a background in sustainability from the perspective of business administration (strategy, corporate governance, organizational behavior, social-psychological perspectives of leaders at the top of the organization), environmental psychology, or related disciplines with an emphasis on social science (e.g. in social/economic geography, social ecology, conservation biodiversity, etc)
- Are passionate about transformative sustainability
- Are highly motivated, with a proven track record of excellent research performance
- Are able to work independently but have strong team-player qualities
- Have a solid understanding in qualitative and/or quantitative research methods
- Are fluent in English and have strong writing skills; a good knowledge of German is a plus
Applications must be submitted via HSG's online application portal. Please submit the following materials by 15 February 2025.
- A statement of motivation and research interest addressed to Prof. Judith Walls (1-2 pages)
- Your CV
- Transcripts of all obtained degrees (in English or German)
- A sample of your writing, in English (e.g. an extract from your Master's thesis or a research article)
- Three reference letters or contact details of 3 referees
We look forward to receiving your application!
"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.
