PhD Position 100%, Corporate Governance (m/f/d)

About the job

The Institute for Law and Economics (ILE-HSG) and the Executive School (ES-HSG) are active in research, teaching, and executive education.

• Support for research and practice-oriented projects in the field of Corporate Governance (Prof. Dr. Michèle Sutter-Rüdisser, Dr. Cornel Germann)
• Contribution to board training programme activities, in cooperation with the Executive School HSG
• General engagement with publications, lectures, and teaching activities

• Demonstrate interest in Corporate Governance
• Flair for research in an interdisciplinary field and someone who likes to get to the bottom of complex issues 
• Independent and reliable working style with strong analytical thinking and goal-oriented approach
• Initial practical experience through demanding internships or professional experience
• have acquired (or is about to complete) a Master's degree in business or a related field with excellent grades;
• are fluent in English and German
• The successful candidate is expected to enroll in the Graduate PhD Programme in Management at the University of St.Gallen

• A challenging position with the opportunity for a PhD according to the regulations of the University of St.Gallen
• The opportunity to work in a dynamic and interdisciplinary research institute within an engaged team
• The possibility to contribute to national and international projects, also relevant for your own research
• Access to a broad academic and practice-oriented network in the field of Corporate Governance

"A place where knowledge is created" - As one of Europe's leading universities of economics and business administration, the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, is committed to the education of over 10'000 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3'500 researchers, educators and professional staff.