PhD position in Organizational Studies/Strategic Management

Institution :

The University of Neuchâtel has ~4’500 students who benefit from top-level academic programs with excellent support. It is one of the most international universities in Switzerland, with about 100 nationalities present and a quarter of students coming from abroad. Ideally located midway between Geneva and Zürich, in the heart of Europe, it is a perfect place to study or undertake high-level research in an idyllic setting between lake and mountains.

Job description :

We offer a 70% paid PhD position in organization studies/strategic management at the University of Neuchâtel starting October 1st, 2024 or by mutual agreement.

Activities

Research on PhD thesis in organization studies/strategic management (potential topics: networks and social capital, strategic change, expatriates and identity dynamics).
Contribute to chair research and other scholarly activities. The applicant has the possibility to contribute to a major research project at the Chair of Strategic Management focusing on networks of entrepreneurs and SMEs. It is also possible, but not a requirement, to write the
thesis on this topic.
Assist in (strategic) management lectures and contribute to the related tasks (course material creation, exam prep, student support, etc.).

We offer excellent conditions

Excellent working environment (salary, university infrastructure, sports and culture offering).
Collaboration on joint research activities with colleagues from the University of Sydney and the University of Fribourg.
Contract of max 4 years.

Profile / skills required

Requirements

Master’s degree in management, psychology, economics, or a quantitative field such as engineering or statistics.
Excellent grades.
Evidence of an analytical mind and solid quantitative and/or qualitative skills.
Demonstrated independence and initiative.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
Excellent command of English (oral and written).
Passion for research and teaching.
Interest in network studies, social capital, strategic change, international management and/or gender aspects of management.
Knowledge or French and/or German is a plus but not a requirement.

Documents to provide

The application files, containing a statement of interest, a CV, copies of diplomas with grade transcripts, a representative scientific work such as a master’s thesis or a research proposal for the PhD thesis, and GMAT or GRE scores if available, should be sent by email (subject: PhD OS/SM) to
sara.wenger@unine.ch and to the supervisor claudia.jonczyk@unine.ch. Please also mention in your e-mail how you learnt about this position.

Contact :

Professor Claudia Jonczyk Sédès, claudia.jonczyk@unine.ch.

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