The University of Neuchâtel has ~4’500 students who benefit from top-level academic trainings 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 between Geneva and Zürich, in the heart of Europe, it is a perfect place to undertake high-level research in an idyllic setting between lake and mountains.
Research
• Conducting independent research projects within the chair’s key research areas with the goal of publishing research in the field’s top-tier academic journals.
• Contributing to research and scholarly activities, including research funding applications.
Teaching
• Teaching 6 ECTS per year related to (innovation) management.
• Supervising and mentoring students in their Bachelor and Master’s theses.
Administration and service
• Contributing to institutional development.
• A distinguished PhD degree in business administration or in a related discipline.
• Strong interest in our key research areas: innovation and change, innovation and sustainability, business ecosystem leadership, business and regulation, managerial and organizational cognition, organization theory, qualitative research.
• Demonstrated expertise in qualitative and/or quantitative empirical research methods.
• Deeply committed to conducting independent research.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in an academic environment.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Teaching experience is an asset.
• Excellent command of English (oral and written). French is an asset.
• Strong publication potential (as demonstrated by publications or submitted papers).
statement of interest,
CV,
copies of diplomas with grade transcripts,
a representative scientific work as a first author (e.g. working paper),
GMAT or GRE scores if available,
two references
We offer excellent conditions
• Opportunities for engagement within the international scientific community, including regular participation in international conferences.
• Engagement in high-impact research projects.
• Salary: 94’000 to 99’000 CHF (1st to 3rd year) for someone employed at 100% (~104’000 to 109’000 EUR).
• The appointment will be eq. to 60% employment with the possibility of temporary increase subject to the availability of research funding.
• Contract duration: 3 years (renewal after first and second year)
• Attractive working environment.
Application procedure and deadline
The application files should be uploaded via this application form: https://neuchatel.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7V9z6HWpwuwgdcW
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. UniNE provides non‐discriminatory working conditions.
PDF available here : https://www.unine.ch/seco/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/UNINE_FSE_IMN_Postdoc_Innovation_OS_Mgmt_60_ER.pdf