Scientific Staff & PhD Candidate (m/f/d)

The Competence Center for Social Innovation (CSI-HSG) at the University of St. Gallen researches, develops, and supports social innovations that contribute to solving specific societal challenges.
Our goal is to promote effective approaches that enable changes in the economy, state, and civil society.
We create spaces for cross-sector collaboration and connect scientific insights with practical implementation.
To this end, we realize projects in research, further education, and innovation and support actors in working together towards a sustainable societal transformation.

• You will be part of a dedicated team in a dynamic, start-up-like environment.
• Your focus will be on contributing to the further education team – particularly in program and participation management as well as marketing externally via social media, performance marketing, and events.
• In addition, you will support practical projects and actively contribute to the strategic development of our network with innovative companies.
• There are also opportunities for content connection to research projects, particularly in the fields of leadership and innovation in society, sustainable transformation, and co-creation.

• Very well completed university degree (Master), preferably in business administration (innovation management), economics, or industrial engineering (grade 5.0 or better according to the CH system / 2.0 or better according to the DE system).
• Solid knowledge in the areas of innovation, entrepreneurship, or sustainability; initial practical experience is an advantage.
• Experience with social media, performance marketing, as well as interest in automation and modern AI tools.
• Enjoyment of organization and implementation, high self-initiative, sense of responsibility, and teamwork ability.
• Very good German and English skills in spoken and written form.

"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 9,800 students and offers around 3,330 employees an attractive and innovative environment in research, teaching, further education, and administration."