PhD in Information Management: Algorithmic Control & AI

Université de Lausanne; Vaud; On-site; CHF 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Université de Lausanne invites applications for a PhD position in Information Management within the IDHEAP unit, led by Prof. Tobias Mettler. The project examines algorithmic control in the gig economy and social norms encoding. Start date is November 1, 2026, with 4-year funding and 100% activity rate.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in information systems or management, with strong qualitative research skills and fluency in English and either French or German. Applications close Oct 28, 2026.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in information systems, management with a minor in innovation, technology, or computer science.
• Interest in artificial intelligence beyond prompting.
• Knowledge of qualitative research and interdisciplinary work.
• Passion for writing and presenting research findings to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent knowledge of English; Excellent knowledge of French or German.

Responsibilities

• Field research, design research, and publication in the field of Information Systems.
• Time allocated to administrative tasks (10–20%).

Skills

Interest in artificial intelligence

Qualitative research

Writing & presenting research

Independent & team work

English and French or German

Innovative, accurate, reliable

Education

Master's degree in information systems, management (with a minor in innovation, technology, or computer science)

Job description

Université de Lausanne invites applications for a PhD position in Information Management within the IDHEAP unit, led by Prof. Tobias Mettler. The project examines algorithmic control in the gig economy and social norms encoding. Start date is November 1, 2026, with 4-year funding and 100% activity rate.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in information systems or management, with strong qualitative research skills and fluency in English and either French or German. Applications close Oct 28, 2026.