Research Associate with the Intention to Pursue a PhD with a Focus on Regional Innovation Systems (m/f/d)

About the job

Innovation Network Eastern Switzerland (INOS) at the Institute for Production and Supply Chain Management (PSCM-HSG) INOS is an inter-cantonal project to promote innovation among SMEs in the Eastern Swiss cantons. In addition to product innovations, the support of business developments (business models), cooperation, technology and process innovations, as well as innovations in organization and financing fall within the scope of tasks. INOS supports innovation through local initial consulting, coaching and expert knowledge, as well as project-oriented knowledge and technology transfer between SMEs.

Further information about INOS can be found on the INOS website: https://inos.swiss/ . We look forward to your application (CV & cover letter).

Further information about the Doctoral Program in Business Administration can be found here .
Please check before applying whether you meet the admission requirements.

Please note: For this position, we only consider applicants with a valid work permit for Switzerland or nationals from EU/EFTA countries. Applicants from third countries can unfortunately only be included in the selection process if they already have a valid work permit for Switzerland.

• Conceptual development and operational implementation of models, methods, and solutions in the context of regional innovation systems
• Independent handling of research questions, e.g., impact measurement, design, and further development of innovation systems
• Collection, preparation, and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data and their meaningful presentation
• Preparation, execution, and moderation of workshops as well as presentations at management level
• Transfer of research results into practice through independent projects in close cooperation with the Innovation Network Eastern Switzerland (INOS)
• Participation in the operational management of the innovation network
• Support in teaching (supervision of students, conducting exercises or seminars)

• A varied and responsible activity at the interface between science and practice
• Direct access to a unique empirical basis through close cooperation with INOS (Innovation Network Eastern Switzerland)
• Scope for creativity in dealing with diverse and current research questions
• The opportunity to pursue a PhD in a dynamic, committed team
• A modern working environment with good networking in science, business, and society.

• Very good university degree (Master or equivalent) in Business Administration, Economics, Economic Geography, Innovation or Regional Research, Social Sciences, or related disciplines with a grade point average of at least 5.0 (equivalent to 2.0 in DE and AT)
• Interest in practice-oriented research in the field of innovation systems, regional development, and network management
• High analytical and conceptual skills as well as enjoyment of interdisciplinary work
• Independent, structured working style as well as ability to work in a team
• Very good German and English skills in spoken and written form as well as confident handling of common MS Office programs

"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 around 3,500 employees an attractive and innovative environment in research, teaching, continuing education, and administration as one of the largest employers in the region."