Research Associate / Doctoral Candidate in Digital Communication Management (m/f/d)

The =mcminstitute is an internationally recognized research, training, and consulting center for media and communication management at the University of St.Gallen. Since 1998, we have been dealing with great foresight with the digital transformation and the resulting challenges for companies and society. The interdisciplinary research group led by Prof. Katarina Stanoevska-Slabeva focuses on management aspects of digital communication. The goal is to analyze the current state of development in digital communication management using mixed methods (qualitative methods such as case studies and various surveys) and to develop new interdisciplinary, innovative, data-driven, and holistic management approaches (e.g., through the application of analytics and AI) for use in digital communication. In addition to contributing to research, the results developed are intended to serve as input for teaching and executive education.
You can expect an innovative research environment at one of Europe’s leading universities, interesting methodological and professional qualifications for a future role inside and outside of business, a structured doctoral program, independent work with exciting partner companies, and the opportunity to participate in international conferences.

• Collaborate on projects analyzing the current status quo in digital communication management in practice (e.g., case studies on channel management, case studies on IT architectures and automation, or large-scale surveys). The projects may be funded projects or in cooperation with industry partners.
• Design case studies and surveys
• Collect, prepare, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data with subsequent meaningful interpretation and presentation
• High-quality scientific and practice-oriented publication of research results
• Support university teaching and continuing education as well as participate in internal projects for institute development

• A completed university degree in communication sciences and/or management sciences, an interdisciplinary degree in management and digital transformation, or business informatics and information management.
• A strong interest in digital communication in the broadest sense
• Very good language skills in German and English as well as confident use of common MS Office programs
• Initial knowledge and experience in qualitative and empirical research are an advantage
• Ambition and interest in publishing in high-quality journals
• Teamwork skills and interest in contact with research partners from industry
• Fulfillment of the formal requirements for a doctorate at the University of St.Gallen

"A place that creates knowledge" - As one of Europe’s leading business universities, the University of St.Gallen (HSG) is committed to educating over 10,000 students and offers an attractive and innovative environment for around 3,500 employees as one of the largest employers in the region in research, teaching, continuing education, and administration."