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

Universität St.Gallen (HSG); Schweiz; Vor Ort; CHF 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of St.Gallen invites applications for a PhD position in Management with a concentration in Strategic Management. You will work at the chair, conducting high‑quality research and developing an independent agenda while collaborating with Professor Thomaz Teodorovicz.

You will publish in leading international journals, participate in conferences, and gain substantial teaching and supervision experience within a collegial, research‑oriented environment at HSG.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Management, Economics, or closely related discipline.
• Strong academic performance with an interest in an academic research career.
• Clear interest in Strategic Management and its private‑sector, social impact, and tech intersections.
• Knowledge of statistics and willingness to engage in multi‑method research.
• Experience with statistical software such as Stata, R, or Python.
• Excellent written and spoken English; German is an advantage but not required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and interest in mentoring students.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research team.
• Intellectual curiosity, initiative, reliability, and attention to detail.

Aufgaben

• Enroll in the PhD program under supervision of Prof. Thomaz Teodorovicz.
• Conduct high‑quality academic research in Strategic Management topics.
• Collaborate with non‑academic organizations (firms, non‑profits, etc.).
• Develop research projects aimed at publishing in leading journals.
• Present findings at international conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Provide organizational support for courses and thesis supervision.
• Contribute to the intellectual life of the School of Management and broader community.

Kenntnisse

Academic excellence

Strategic Management

Statistics

Stata/R/Python

Ausbildung

Master's in Management/Economics/related

Tools

Stata

R

Python

Jobbeschreibung

• 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.

• 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.

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.

Applications will start to be assessed on a rolling basis from 15.10.2026

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.

Inspirational Work Environment

At the HSG, as Europe's leading business university, we operate in an entrepreneurial environment where you will meet highly qualified, ambitious experts - both regionally and internationally. For example, you benefit from a modern IT infrastructure and, in our library via HSGswisscovery, from nationwide access to the wealth of scientific information available.

Executive Education

We support internal and external executive education opportunities. Our internal executive education programme offers you a practical, dedicated and didactically mature transfer of knowledge in the form of seminars, e‑learning, coaching and collegial advice. We support task‑specific external training and executive education financially as well as with regard to the time required.

Network

We promote our culture of cross‑functional collaboration and create space for forging valuable relationships - also with external partners. Regular exchanges and internal events help to strengthen these relationships and make them long‑lasting.

Family & Career

We provide our employees with flexible work time models with a variable number of hours per week. As a family‑friendly employer, we offer part‑time positions, 16 weeks of maternity leave and a subsidised crèche, as well as support with childcare during the vacations.

Equal Opportunities

The University enables equal opportunities for all employees and students. This applies to degree courses and work, as well as academic careers, university management positions and the reconciliation of studies, work and private commitments. We are committed to this with various measures in the areas of teaching, research, administration and the Presidency.

Fit and Healthy

We help you stay fit and healthy. In addition to our diverse range of sports activities at the university, most of which are free of charge, and campaign weeks for corporate health management, we also offer you fruit in the workplace. In our canteen you will find a wide selection of freshly prepared meals - from vegetarian to fish dishes - at discounted prices.

Further information on working at the HSG can be found here.

University of St.Gallen

«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.