PhD Position in Human-Centered Design & Applied Digital Innovation (m/f/d)

Your tasks

• Contribute to current research streams of our research group at the intersection of service design, behavioral science and human-computer interaction. Develop a novel stream of independent, original research based on the current directions of our group;
• Publishing in international, peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings;
• Support industry projects on the design and evaluation of novel service interfaces (e.g., conver-sational interfaces such as voice or chat bots) and tools for advanced user analytics (e.g., text and voice analytics);
• Support teaching activities of our group (e.g., “Digital Business and Transformation”, “Develop-ment of Digital Business Models”, “Business Analytics, Data Science Applications, and Designing Chatbots”).

We offer:

• A stimulating, interdisciplinary research environment;
• Access to an international network of scholars and participation in international conferences;
• A structured PhD program;
• A team of like-minded, driven, and ambitious peers;
• A business and research network of one of the top-ranked business schools in Europe;
• A salary competitive with international top universities;
• The best hiking trials, ski slopes and chocolate right around the corner.

Your profile

• Excellent master's degree (or equivalent) in a management-related field (management, industrial engineering, information systems, or related disciplines). Ideally initial experience at the intersection of these fields and digital innovation (human-computer interaction, human-centered design);
• Practical experience with human-centered design techniques (i.e., design thinking, lean startup);
• Practical experience in at least one command-line tool for data analysis, ideally R or Python (i.e., hands-on experience beyond university courses);
• Practical experience in empirical research studies (either web-experiments or laboratory experiments);
• A hands-on mentality to get things done;
• A passion for interdisciplinary research;
• Excellent English communication and writing skills; a passion for writing;
• Strong self-discipline, team-orientation, and a curiosity for science.

The Institute of Information Management (IWI-HSG) has been conducting application- and design-oriented research at the interface between business and IT for more than 30 years. The institute consists of five chairs. The team at the chair of Prof. Dr. Jan Marco Leimeister strives to be a leading research institution that generates knowledge for the design of high-quality innovations in interdisciplinary collaboration with other research institutions and practice partners. This knowledge should promote digital transformation for the benefit of society.

We are looking forward to your online-application. apply here

Inspirational Work Environment

Executive Education

Family & Career

Equal Opportunities

Fit and Healthy

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.

For job-related questions

Prof. Dr. Jan Marco Leimeister
Chair

«You can expect an interesting project environment with many opportunities to contribute and implement your own ideas. We look forward to receiving your application!»

Edona Elshan
Research Assistant
edona.elshan@unisg.ch
Phone: +41 71 224 3304

«At our chair you can expect exciting and diverse projects, in research and practice, revolving around self-service interfaces and advanced user analytics. If you have questions about the position, team or topic, please feel free to contact me!»

Your place of work

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 8800 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.