PhD Position (m/f/d)

About the job

The dissertation can be written in German or English. Own topic proposals are welcome in the application.
We offer you plenty of research time in the stimulating environment of the Department of History, good and transparent supervision structures, space for independent research and thinking in a small, diversely interested team, a practice-oriented additional training within the framework of the doctoral program Organization and Culture ( DOK ) as well as the possibility of additional paid teaching.

The application deadline is April 30, 2026. The following documents are required:

• Motivation letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Copies of university certificates
• A scientific writing sample (e.g. seminar or master's thesis).

For any questions, please contact Dr. Karen Lambrecht ( karen.lambrecht@unisg.ch ) Tel.: +41 71 224 25 63).

• PhD
• Assistance
• Teaching support

• Willingness for independent archival and research work
• Willingness to collaborate in regularly held colloquia
• Active participation in academic conferences
• Good German and English skills

The position is offered as a 60% assistantship at the professorships of Dania Achermann (History of Science and Technology) and Caspar Hirschi (General History).
The position is aimed at research-interested individuals with a master's degree in history or related fields who wish to engage in their doctoral work with topics in the history of science, technology, and/or environment of the 19th and/or 20th centuries.

"A place that creates knowledge" - As one of the leading business universities in Europe, the University of St.Gallen (HSG) is committed to educating over 10,000 students and offers, as one of the largest employers in the region, around 3,500 employees an attractive and innovative environment in research, teaching, continuing education, and administration."