Universität St. Gallen
St.Gallen
Research Associate & Doctoral Candidate Editorial Management of a Marketing Trade Journal (m/f/d)
- 05 September 2026
- 100%
- St.Gallen
Job summary
Join IMC, a leading marketing research institute, shaping insights. Experience a supportive work environment and grow with us!
Tasks
- Lead the editorial team for 'Marketing Review St.Gallen'.
- Coordinate the Double-Blind-Review and publication process.
- Manage research projects with partners like Hansgrohe and John Deere.
Skills
- Master's in business, economics, or engineering with top grades.
- Strong knowledge in marketing and strategic management.
- Fluent in German and English with excellent organizational skills.
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About the job
As one of the leading marketing research institutes, the IMC generates novel insights in the fields of marketing management & consumer behaviour. This knowledge is conveyed to students, executives, companies, and the wider society through innovative formats. The research and application focuses of Prof. Reinecke's team lie particularly in the areas of strategic marketing management, marketing controlling, and active price management.
The Institute for Marketing and Customer Insight (IMC) is seeking a research associate by arrangement. The position is linked with the opportunity to pursue a doctorate at the University of St.Gallen (HSG) under Prof. Dr. Sven Reinecke
Your tasks
A key focus of your role will be the editorial management of the trade journal "Marketing Review St.Gallen," which examines current marketing topics from the perspectives of theory and practice. In close coordination with the editors, you will coordinate the double-blind review and publication process. Furthermore, you will oversee various research and management projects, especially within the framework of the excellence programme "Best Practice in Marketing" (current partners include Hansgrohe, Bühler, John Deere, Sika,
B.Braun, Geberit). You will contribute to the publication of relevant research findings in international scientific journals.
Your profile
You bring with you
- Very well completed university degree (Master's) in business administration, economics, or industrial engineering (grade 5.0 or better according to the Swiss grading system, or grade 2.0 or better according to the German grading system)
- Solid knowledge in marketing or strategic management and ideally some initial professional experience
- Interest in scientific and practice-relevant issues and initial experience in applying quantitative (surveys, experiments) and/or qualitative research methods
- Enjoyment in taking on responsibility, organisational talent, as well as a high degree of initiative and flexibility
- Very good language skills (German and English)
- Enjoyment of editorial work as well as a structured and punctual working style
We offer you
- A scientific assistant position according to the guidelines of the University of St.Gallen (HSG) as well as the opportunity to pursue a doctorate at one of Europe’s leading management schools.
- Access to a cross-industry network of executives from marketing, communication, and sales, and professors from various marketing disciplines
- A varied combination of project activities with practice partners and scientific work
- A dedicated and motivated team
- Supervision of the doctorate by Prof. Dr. Sven Reinecke (Director of the IMC)
"A place that creates knowledge" - As one of Europe’s leading business universities, the University of St.Gallen (HSG) is committed to educating over 10,000 students and offers an attractive and innovative environment in research, teaching, continuing education, and administration to around 3,800 employees, making it one of the largest employers in the region."
