Universität St. Gallen
St.Gallen
2 months ago
Research Associate for the SNSF Project "Trading Conditions on Marketplaces" (m/f/d)
- Publication date:18 July 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:St.Gallen
About the job
The School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS-HSG) is one of six departments at the University of St.Gallen. Its members pursue humanities and social science approaches in teaching and research. The Seminar for Sociology is a research institution and part of the SHSS. The staff conduct research and teaching and develop projects in collaboration with external partners. We cooperate with numerous universities and research institutes at home and abroad.
Your Tasks
About the Project
In everyday language, people speak of markets and marketplaces, which are two arenas of trade. Marketplaces have been central places of trade for millennia. In the past, they were located in the heart of cities and were not only the scene of economic transactions but also a meeting place for social life, politics, and exchange. Today, trade has changed significantly: many transactions no longer take place at physical locations but online.
This project examines how trade on marketplaces – both analog and online – works. Although modern markets and online trade seemingly have replaced the classic marketplace, it is assumed that there is a historical line between traditional marketplaces and today's digital marketplaces.
- Conceptualization and implementation of an independent research project within the framework of the SNSF-funded project (ideally you already have research experience)
- Opportunity to conduct your own courses at the Bachelor and Master levels
- Participation in pioneering research with high societal relevance
- Collaboration in a committed, supportive, and interdisciplinary team
- Opportunities for professional and academic development
- Access to research funding, conferences, training, and publication projects
- Excellent working conditions
- Opportunities to actively participate in acquiring (additional) third-party funding
- Participation in the seminar (organizational and administrative tasks)
- Supervision of students
Your Profile
- Successfully completed PhD in Sociology
- Strong theoretical and empirical interest in economic sociological problems and questions
- Specialization in economic sociology and field research experience desired
- Knowledge of qualitative research methods
- Very good verbal and written communication skills in German and English
- Independent working style and enjoyment of working in a team
"A place that creates knowledge" - As one of the leading business universities in Europe, the University of St.Gallen (HSG) is committed to educating over 10,000 students and offers an attractive and innovative environment in research, teaching, continuing education, and administration to around 3,500 employees as one of the largest employers in the region."
