PhD Position in International Management (m/f/d)

About the job

The School of Management (SoM-HSG) at the University of St. Gallen is internationally recognised for its academic excellence and close links to practice. With top-ranked programmes and a highly international environment, the SoM provides an ideal setting for impactful research and innovative teaching.
The new Chair of International Management (with an anticipated start date of 1 August 2026) strengthens the School's focus on global strategy and international business in an increasingly complex geopolitical and institutional environment. The chair places particular emphasis on how political, regulatory, and societal factors shape firms' international strategies and operations. It is expected to develop a visible research agenda, contribute to high-quality teaching across programmes, and engage with practitioners and policymakers.

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in international business, nonmarket strategy, and related areas (40%)
• Support ongoing research projects, including data collection, data analysis (e.g., econometrics), and manuscript preparation (20–30%)
• Contribute to the development of academic publications for leading journals
• Assist with teaching activities (e.g., course preparation, guest lectures, grading, student support) (20–30%)
• Participate in academic workshops, conferences, and research seminars

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in International Business, Strategy, Economics, or a related field
• Strong academic record and interest in pursuing a PhD or continuing doctoral research

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills (e.g., econometrics, statistics)
• Experience with statistical software such as R, Stata, or similar
• Interest in topics such as nonmarket strategy, geopolitical tensions, sanctions, and state–business relations
• Experience with academic research projects and/or publications is a plus

• Excellent command of English (spoken and written)
• Additional languages are an asset

• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking
• High level of initiative and independence
• Ability to work collaboratively in a research team
• Strong organizational and communication 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.