PhD position in technology and innovation management

Particularité

The international institute of management in technology (iimt) at the University of Fribourg is a leading

Swiss centre of excellence in management and technology. Committed to delivering outstanding

education and research, we empower future leaders and entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills

to drive and transform organisations. Our executive business education programmes (EMBA, DAS, CAS)

combine academic rigor with practical, real-world application to create lasting impact.

Contract duration: The initial contract is 1 year. The contract is then renewed for 2 x 2 years. The

maximum funding period is 5 years

Application Documents

1. Letter of motivation (cover letter)

2. Curriculum vitae

3. (Intermediate) grade reports for MA and BA degrees

4. Copy of your MA thesis or other research-oriented outputs (e.g., BA thesis, seminar papers)

Domaine d'activité

• PhD Studies: As a PhD student, you will be enrolled in the Doctoral Program at the Faculty of

Management, Economics, and Social Sciences at the University of Fribourg. 50 of your time will

be dedicated to your doctoral studies and thesis, under the guidance of your supervisor, Prof. Dr.

Stephan Nüesch.

• Teaching, Mentoring and Course Support: As a member of the iimt team, you will support and

mentor both Master’s and executive education students. This includes (co-)teaching lectures,

supervising Master’s theses, and assisting with the organization of executive education courses.

Exigences

We are seeking highly motivated candidates for a PhD position who meet the following qualifications:

• Education: A master’s degree in business administration or a related field (e.g., management,

innovation management, HRM, technology management, finance, IT). Early applications are

welcome, even several months prior to graduation.

• Research & Teaching Passion: A strong interest in both academic research and teaching.

• Language Skills: Fluent in English and proficient in French and/or German, with good passive

comprehension of the other language.

• Research Interests: Interest in at least one of the following areas:

o Digital business models

o Top management teams and digital innovation

o Artificial intelligence

o Technology management

o Strategic human resource management

Exigences linguistiques

autre: English

Date d'entrée en fonction:

• 01.02.2026 ou date à convenir

Renseignements:

Prof. Dr. Stephan Nüesch

T: +41 26 300 84 37

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Date limite de réception des offres:

31.01.2026

Adresse d'envoi:

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