Scientific Staff Member for the SNF Project "Trading Conditions on Marketplaces" (m/f/d)
Universität St. Gallen
St.Gallen
Key information
- Publication date:18 July 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:St.Gallen
Job summary
The School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of St.Gallen focuses on social science approaches. Join a vibrant environment fostering research and collaboration.
Tasks
- Conduct independent research on marketplace dynamics, both traditional and online.
- Teach courses at the Bachelor and Master levels, engaging with students.
- Contribute to impactful research projects and apply for funding opportunities.
Skills
- PhD in Sociology with a focus on economic sociology and field research.
- Strong qualitative research skills and proficiency in German and English.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
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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 both domestically and internationally.
Your Tasks
About the Project
In everyday language, we talk about 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 venues for economic transactions but also meeting points for social life, politics, and exchange. Today, trade has changed significantly: Many transactions no longer take place in physical locations but online.
This project examines how trade on marketplaces – both analog and online – works. Even though modern markets and online trade seem to have replaced the classic marketplace, it is assumed that there is a historical line between traditional marketplaces and today's digital marketplaces.
- Conceptualization and realization of an independent research project within the framework of the SNF-funded project (ideally, you already have experience in research)
- Opportunity to conduct your own courses at the bachelor and master level
- Participation in pioneering research with high societal relevance
- Collaboration in a dedicated, supportive, and interdisciplinary team
- Opportunity 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
- Collaboration in the seminar (organizational and administrative tasks)
- Supervision of students
Your Profile
- Successfully completed doctorate in the field of 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 expression skills in spoken and written German and English
- Independent working style and enjoyment of working in a team
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