PhD Student – Digitalisation in Sport Management (m/f/d) 100%

As of 1 September 2025 (or by agreement), the Department of Sport Sociology & Sport Management at the Institute of Sport Science (ISPW) at the University of Bern is seeking a PhD student.
You will be part of the Department of Sport Sociology & Sport Management and will focus on research on digitalisation in sport management. You will be expected to pursue your research interests while qualifying for a PhD.

• Planning and implementation of the PhD project in the field of digitalisation in voluntary sport organisations (e.g., acceptance of digital technologies in active sport consumption, consequences of digitalisation for voluntary sport clubs)
• Coordination, implementation and analysis of sub-studies in the context of the PhD project
• Presentation of research results at colloquia, conferences and in exchange with partners from sport management practice
• Writing and publication of scientific journal articles

• Very good university degree (Master) in one of the following subjects: Sport Science, Sport Management, Social/Economic Sciences
• Keen interest and in-depth knowledge in the field of sport management research
• Good knowledge of empirical research methods
• Very good English skills
• Open-minded and committed personality with an independent and quality-conscious approach to work

• Basic German skills

• Opportunity to pursue a PhD in a relevant societal field with very good supervision and participation in the ISPW PhD programme
• Participation in national and international research colloquia and conferences
• Opportunity to gain teaching experience (e.g., supervision of theses, participation in courses)
• Access to a wide range of benefits offered by the University of Bern (e.g., free participation in the entire university sports programme, comprehensive continuing education programme)
• The position is limited to 3 years (with the possibility of a 1-year extension)
• Remuneration per SNSF guidelines

We look forward to receiving your application with the following documents (in a single PDF file): (1) letter of motivation, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) complete academic transcripts (e.g. bachelor's and master's degrees), (4) brief description of your research interests in the field. If you have any questions about the position, please get in touch with Dr. Pascal Stegmann (E-Mail schreiben).

Please send your application electronically until on 08. Juni 2025 to Prof. Dr. Siegfried Nagel (E-Mail schreiben)