Universität St. Gallen
St.Gallen
13 hours ago
Postdoctoral Researcher in Management, with a focus on Digital Platforms (m/w/d)
- 21 April 2026
- 100%
- St.Gallen
About the job
The postdoctoral researcher will be affiliated with the Institute of Management and Strategy (IFB-HSG), which is the University of St.Gallen's primary institution for research, teaching and practice collaborations in the field of strategic management. The candidate will benefit from hands-on expe-rience with research methods and opportunities to work closely with international partners from the world's leading academic institutions. You can find more information about us on our website: https://ifb.unisg.ch/en/
We will review applications as they arrive and until the position is filled. Please indicate the earliest date you could start working. To apply for the positions, please submit:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Up to three working (or published) papers
- Two letters of recommendation (can be sent directly to E-Mail schreiben)
Your tasks
We are currently inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in Management at the University of St.Gallen. The postdoctoral researcher will be part of the Institute of Management and Strategy (IFB-HSG) and will work on topics at the intersection of strategy and digital technology. The duration of the position is 2 years, and the expected starting date is August 1st, 2026.
The postdoctoral researcher will work under the supervision of Tim Meyer and will be part of the SNSF-funded research project “Decentralization and Platform Governance”. The objective of the project is to investigate how decentralization shapes decision-making and governance design in digital platforms. The selected candidate will thus explore research projects in the area(s) of digital technologies, platforms and ecosystems, blockchain technology and/or organization design. We offer close collaboration and strong support in pushing research projects forward and developing a solid research pipeline. The postdoctoral researcher will also have time to pursue independent projects. We encourage the development of ambitious research ideas and appreciate an active role in collaborating with faculty and PhD students at the institute.
The position requires strong expertise at the intersection of strategy and digital technologies, ideally with a focus on digital platforms. Applicants should also have solid data and methodological skills. The candidate is expected to independently identify, collect, and analyze relevant data.
Your profile
- Applicants should have completed, or be close to completing, a Ph.D. in Management, Economics, Information Systems, or a related field
- Demonstrated expertise and strong research interest in strategy, digital technologies, platforms and ecosystems, blockchain technology and/or organization design
- Excellent academic record and strong work ethic
- Strong enthusiasm for research: the ideal candidate will view this position as a stepping stone towards pursuing an academic career
- Proficiency in data collection and analysis, with prior experience using quantitative/econometric methods and large datasets
- High degree of initiative, independence, and strong organizational skills
"A place where knowledge is created" - As one of Europe's leading universities of economics and business administration, the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, is committed to the education of over 10'000 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3'500 researchers, educators and professional staff.
