项目介绍

2025年3月7日

The University of Zurich invites applications for a PhD position in Digital Innovation Man-agement. The position is part of an ongoing research agenda examining how firms, plat-forms, and ecosystems in the digital economy develop strategies, processes, and capabilities to systematically and continuously generate innovation, particularly in mobility and transpor-tation. The PhD candidate will be enrolled in the PhD program at the Graduate School of Business, University of Zurich. The position provides the opportunity to contribute to high-quality academic research, engage with leading scholars and industry partners, and develop a strong publication record.

Your responsibilities

• conduct independent, high-impact research in digital innovation management, with a focus on mobility and transportation
• contribute to research projects in collaboration with academic and industry partners
• publish in high-quality academic journals and present at leading conferences
• participate in doctoral courses at the Graduate School of Business
• assist in teaching activities and contribute to the academic life of the institute

Your profile

We are looking for candidates with a strong commitment to an academic career, demon-strated through excellent academic performance and motivation for high-quality research.
To qualify, you must have:

• a university degree in Business Administration (at least magna cum laude), Econom-ics, or a closely related field (also at least magna cum laude). Alternatively, a degree in another discipline with a minor in Management, Business, or Economics (also at least magna cum laude)
• proven strong analytical skills and the ability to work with empirical research meth-ods
• a track record of excellence in academic writing and the ambition to publish in lead-ing academic journals
• excellent oral and written communication skills
• enthusiasm for working in an interdisciplinary team and engaging with international research networks
• previous experience in empirical research (e.g., a data-driven master’s thesis) is a strong asset
• proficiency in German is an advantage but not a requirement

Information on your application

Please submit your application as a single PDF file including:

• a letter of interest outlining your motivation and research interests
• your CV
• a writing sample (e.g., master’s thesis)
• university transcripts
• contact details of two academic referees

Please send your application to: tim@business.uzh.ch. The application deadline is April 17th, 2025.
Further inquiries can be directed to Prof. Dr. Anja Schulze anja.schulze@uzh.ch.

Why Zurich?
Zurich offers an excellent academic environment with strong research institutions, a high quality of life, and access to a broad professional and scholarly network. The University of Zurich provides a setting for ambitious scholars seeking to make a significant contribution to research in digital innovation.
We look forward to receiving your application!

Questions about the job

Prof. Dr. Anja Schulze