Research Associate in Production Management with the intention to pursue a doctorate at the Institute of Technology Management (m/f/d)

Our area is divided into three research groups with respective focuses on:
Operational Excellence (OPEX) supports industry partners, particularly from the pharmaceutical industry, on their journey to continuous improvement.
Global Production (GPROD) conducts industrial and research projects on the management of global production networks as a team and with partner institutions.
Smart Manufacturing & Services (SMAS) develops new approaches together with leading industrial companies to successfully transition from product to solution provider.

For more information about the Production Management area at ITEM-HSG, please find it here

For more information about the doctoral program in Business Administration, please find it here .
Please check before applying whether you meet the admission requirements.

Please note: For this position, we only consider applicants with a valid work permit for Switzerland or nationals from EU/EFTA countries. Unfortunately, applicants from third countries can only be included in the selection process if they already have a valid work permit for Switzerland.

• The conceptual development and operational implementation of models, methods, and solutions
• Collection, preparation, and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data with subsequent meaningful presentation
• Preparation and moderation of workshops and presentations at high management levels
• Transfer of research content into practice within the framework of self-responsible projects
• Supportive activities in teaching

• Diverse, varied, and challenging tasks in collaboration with leading national and international companies
• Young and committed team
• Much room for creativity
• Excellent development opportunities during and after completing the doctorate

• Completed university degree in (business) engineering or business administration with a grade point average of at least 5.0 (equivalent to 2.0 in DE and AT)
• Prior knowledge and demonstrable interest in the topics of our area
• Ideally, first consulting, industry, and project management experience
• Very good German and English language skills, both written and spoken, as well as a good command of common MS Office programs
• Optional: Basic knowledge of or willingness to learn R or Python

• High level of motivation and teamwork ability, an independent, results-oriented working style, initiative, willingness to perform, and enjoyment of work
• Confident and reliable demeanor in dealing with project partners
• Willingness to travel

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