PhD Candidate in Sports Science with a Focus on Sports Management: Digitalization in Sports Consumption (m/f/d) 100%
Universität Bern
Bern
Key information
- Publication date:17 December 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Bern
Job summary
The Institute of Sports Science at the University of Bern seeks a PhD candidate. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a funded project exploring technology acceptance in sports.
Tasks
- Plan and execute the PhD project on tech acceptance in sport.
- Coordinate and analyze sub-studies related to the project.
- Present findings at seminars, conferences, and with practitioners.
Skills
- Master's degree in sports science, management, or related fields.
- Strong interest and knowledge in sports management research.
- Proficient in empirical research methods, especially quantitative.
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Starting April 1, 2026 (or by arrangement), the Department of Sports Sociology & Sports Management at the Institute of Sports Science (ISPW) of the University of Bern is seeking a PhD candidate.
Introduction:
You will become part of the Department of Sports Sociology & Sports Management and implement a third-party funded project on "Digital Technology Acceptance, Resistance and Continuance in Sport Consumption (DiTARSC)" under the direction of Dr. Pascal Stegmann and Prof. Dr. Siegfried Nagel. Within the framework of the project, you will focus particularly on the question of to what extent sports consumers adopt technologies and to what extent resistance to adoption occurs. A PhD is expected as part of the project.
Tasks:
• Planning and execution of the doctoral project within the framework of the third-party funded project on acceptance, resistance, and long-term technology use among sports consumers
• Coordination, implementation, and analysis of sub-studies in the context of the doctoral project
• Presentation of research results at colloquia, conferences, and exchanges with practice partners
• Writing scientific journal articles
Your profile:
• Excellent university degree (Master's) in one of the following fields: Sports Science, Sports Management, Social/Economic Sciences, Business Informatics
• Strong interest and in-depth knowledge in the research area of sports management
• Good knowledge of empirical (especially quantitative) research methods
• Very good German and English skills
• Open-minded and committed personality with an independent and quality-conscious working style
We offer:
Are you interested?
We look forward to receiving your application with the following documents (in one PDF file): (1) Motivation letter, (2) CV, (3) complete academic certificates (e.g., Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees), (4) brief description (max. ½ A4 page) of your research interests in the subject area.
The application deadline is January 13, 2026.
Please send your application to Prof. Dr. Siegfried Nagel (siegfried.nagel@unibe.ch). For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Pascal Stegmann (pascal.stegmann@unibe.ch).
Information about ISPW can be found here , about our working group here , and about the project here .
