Universität St. Gallen
St.Gallen
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2 Positions as Research Associates & Doctoral Candidates at IWP-HSG (m/f/d)
- 07 May 2026
- 100%
- St.Gallen
Job summary
Join the University of St.Gallen for exciting PhD positions. These roles offer a dynamic work environment and the chance to contribute to innovative educational research.
Tasks
- Engage in ongoing research and development projects.
- Collaborate with secondary education and higher education staff.
- Assist in scientific publications and educational programs.
Skills
- Master's degree in Education or related fields required.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills.
- Fluent in German and English, both spoken and written.
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About the job
The positions are linked to a doctorate at the University of St.Gallen and are designed for 50 - 100%. They are limited to the duration of the doctorate. In addition to the doctorate, the positions could also be combined with a small teaching load at secondary level II. At the Institute for Business Education, we address central questions such as how future-proof, competence-oriented curricula are designed, how effective teaching-learning processes are shaped in various educational contexts (secondary level II, vocational education, higher education), and how supportive organisational and systemic framework conditions are created for this. Interested parties should submit their application with the usual documents electronically by 31.05.2026 at the latest.
We look forward to your online application.
Your tasks
The positions are to be filled in the field of didactic developments at secondary level II in the area of business / vocational education as well as in the field of higher education didactics at the Institute for Business Education (IWP-HSG) at the University of St.Gallen.
Your tasks:
- Participation in (ongoing) research and development projects at the Institute for Business Education
- Collaboration with business and law teachers at secondary level II or lecturers at universities
- Participation in scientific publications
- Teaching assistance in courses of business education training is possible
- Co-design of business didactic or higher education didactic further training
Your profile
- University master’s degree in business education, educational sciences or related fields with a grade of at least 5.0 (equivalent to 2.0 in DE and AT)
- Scientifically ambitious and motivated to work in the research field of business didactics / higher education didactics
- Competences in the application of quantitative and/or qualitative research methods
- Independent and team-oriented working style
- Oral and written language skills in German and English
- Professional practical experience in the areas of responsibility is an advantage
- Experience with the Swiss education system as well as higher teaching qualification is an advantage
"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 an attractive and innovative environment in research, teaching, further education and administration to around 3,500 employees as one of the largest employers in the region."
