项目介绍

2026年8月11日

Job description

• Develop new methods for experimental and causal evaluation that are relevant in real business
• Work with industrial partners on implementing the methods
• Write high-quality papers and publish on top-tier OM journals
• They will also have the opportunity to develop their own research questions within the broader topic of the data-driven decision making
• In addition to research activities, they will contribute to light tasks and responsibilities (e.g. teaching, lab activities) 

Profile

• Excellent academic results and is motivated to produce high-quality, policy-relevant research
• Hold (or will have completed at the time of appointment) a Master’s degree in statistics, operations, economics, or a closely related field
• Have excellent analytics skills: statistics, optimization, stochastic modeling, etc
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Have experience in working on real A/B testing is a plus

Workplace

We offer

• The starting date is negotiable
• The position is initially offered for 18 months, with the prospect of extension for four- to five-year duration of the doctorate, subject to satisfactory progress 
• We offer the opportunity to pursue a high-quality PhD at a renowned institution and to work in a dynamic and collaborative research environment
• Gross salary will be in accordance with the regulatons of ETH Zurich

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Curious? So are we.

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:

• A letter of motivation that includes an explanation why you are interested in doing a PhD and fit for the position (within one page)
• A resume/CV
• Complete academic record with undergraduate and graduate courses and grades
• Contact of at least two references

Further information about Department can be found on our Website. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Tu Ni, tunitu@ethz.ch (no applications).

Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.