Research and Teaching Associate in Strategic Management (PhD Student) (m/f/d)

Universität St.Gallen; Sankt Gallen; On-site; CHF 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Research infrastructure

Teaching experience

Conferences and collaboration

Competitive conditions

Job summary

The University of St.Gallen offers a PhD position in Management (Strategic Management) under the supervision of Professor Thomaz Teodorovicz. This role emphasizes independent research and collaboration within the global Strategic Management community.

PhD enrollment is with the School of Management; you will conduct high-quality research on strategic governance and public-private alignment, and contribute to teaching and mentoring within a collegial environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Management, Economics, or closely related discipline.
• Strong academic performance with interest in research career or research-informed private sector work.
• Interest in Strategic Management and private-sector with social impact and technology.

Responsibilities

• Enroll in the PhD program at the School of Management under supervision of Prof. Thomaz Teodorovicz.
• Conduct high-quality research in Strategic Management focusing on public interest and governance.
• Collaborate with non-academic organizations and publish in top journals.
• Present findings at international conferences and workshops.
• Assist in courses, supervise Bachelor/Master theses, and support chair teaching.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Independence & teamwork

Intellectual curiosity

Quantitative methods

Stata/R/Python familiarity

Education

Master's degree in Management or Economics

Tools

Stata

R

Python

Job description

Thomaz Teodorovicz holds an Associate Professorship Chair in Strategic Management at the University of St.Gallen. His research examines when and how the leaders of private and public organizations can pursue superior performance while providing solutions to pressing societal challenges. Prior to joining the University of St.Gallen, he was a postdoctoral researcher at Harvard Business School, and held the CBS Executive Fonden Chair at the Copenhagen Business School. He has also held visiting appointments at INSEAD, SDA Bocconi, HEC Paris, and the Geneva Research Lab for Digital Impact. Thomaz Teodorovicz received his PhD in Business Economics from the Insper Institute of Education and Research.
His research examines how organizational governance, strategic choices, and human capital shape both organizational performance and societal outcomes. His work spans public and private organizations, state-owned enterprises, public services, employment arrangements, and public-private collaborations. His work has been published in leading international journals, including Strategic Management Journal, Organization Science, and the Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal. His practitioner- and policy-oriented publications include contributions to the Inter-American Development Bank, Brookings Institution, and Harvard Business Review.

Your tasks

Our offering:

• The opportunity to pursue a PhD in Management (concentration in Strategic Management) in an intellectually stimulating and research-oriented environment while working at the chair.
• Close research collaboration and regular interaction with Professor Thomaz Teodorovicz.
• Opportunities to participate actively in the global Strategic Management research community.
• Support in developing an independent research agenda and building a strong academic profile.
• Writing of scientific publications and participation in international conferences
• Developing skills in mentoring and teaching.
• Access to research infrastructure, databases, methodological resources, and academic networks.
• Opportunities to develop substantial experience in university-level teaching and student supervision.
• A collegial working environment that values intellectual curiosity, rigorous research, constructive feedback, and collaboration.
• Competitive employment conditions under the university regulations.

Tasks:

• Enroll in the PhD program of the School of Management at the University of St.Gallen, working under the supervision of Prof. Thomaz Teodorovicz.
• Conduct high-quality academic research in the field of Strategic Management – on topics related to strategic management for the public interest, comparative governance, alignment between commercial and social goals, and future-of-work.
• Connect and engage in collaboration with non-academic organizations (e.g., firms, non-profits, multilateral organizations, etc.)
• Develop research projects in collaboration with Professor Thomaz Teodorovicz and independently, with the goal to publish in leading international academic journals.
• Present research findings at international conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Provide organizational support related to the Chair's research and teaching activities (assistance in courses; supervision of Bachelor/Master thesis).
• Contribute to the intellectual life of the School of Management at the University of St. Gallen and the broader academic community.

Your profile

• A completed Master's degree in Management, Economics, or a closely related discipline from a reputable university or business school.
• Strong academic performance and a demonstrated interest in pursuing either an academic research career, or a private-sector career supported by research insights.
• A clear interest in Strategic Management, and on the intersection between private-sector action, social impact, and technology.
• Knowledge of statistics (e.g., quantitative methods, causal inference) and high willingness to engage in multi-method research (e.g., interviews with key stakeholders).
• Experience with statistical or analytical software such as Stata, R, Python, or similar tools is an advantage.
• Excellent written and spoken English. Knowledge of German is *not* a requirement, but an advantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and an interest in working with students.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a research team.
• Intellectual curiosity, initiative, reliability, self-organization, and attentive to details.
• Before you submit your application, please ensure that your degree matches the formal requirements to enroll in a PhD program at the University of St.Gallen: https://www.unisg.ch/en/studying/admission/admission-phd/

Applicationss will start to be assessed on a rolling basis from 15.10.2026.

"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 10'000 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3'800 researchers, educators and professional staff.