Research Associate (Doctoral Candidate) in Leadership & Organizational Behavior (m/f/d)

17 March 2026
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St. Gallen

Job summary

The University of St.Gallen (HSG) is a leading business university in Europe. It offers an attractive environment for around 10,000 students and employs about 3,700 staff.

Tasks

Engage in scientific work within an interdisciplinary team.
Manage seminars and contribute to university teaching.
Publish empirical research in international journals.

Skills

Master's degree in business, psychology, or related field required.
Strong methodological and statistical skills essential.
Passion for leadership topics and innovative research needed.

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About the job

"A place that creates knowledge" - As one of Europe's leading business universities, the University of St.Gallen (HSG) is committed to educating around 10,000 students and offers an attractive and innovative environment for research, teaching, continuing education, and administration to around 3,700 employees, making it one of the largest employers in the region."

Your tasks

We offer you:

Scientific work in an interdisciplinary team
Experience in seminar management and university teaching
The opportunity to publish empirical research in international journals
Practical work with companies on trend topics in the area of New Leadership & Work
Challenging and varied tasks as well as the opportunity to apply scientific findings in business practice
A cooperative working atmosphere in a dynamic and ambitious team

Your profile

You bring the following:

Interest in innovative research
Very good methodological and statistical skills
High energy and passion for leadership topics
Enjoyment in taking responsibility, organizational talent, as well as a high degree of initiative and flexibility
Very good master's degree in business administration, psychology, administrative science, or a related discipline

"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 research, teaching, continuing education, and administration to around 3,500 employees, making it one of the largest employers in the region."