Research Associate / PhD Student in Responsible Innovation and Entrepreneurship at University of St. Gallen, Switzerland

The Institute of Responsible Innovation at the University of St.Gallen (IRI-HSG) seeks to hire a Research Associate (PhD Position) in responsible innovation and entrepreneurship (including social entrepreneurship).

About us

The Institute of Responsible Innovation at the University of St.Gallen is a multidisciplinary platform dedicated to responsible innovation, social entrepreneurship, and grand challenges. We contribute to responsibly solving problems related to innovation and entrepreneurship for a better future for humanity. We do this by engaging in research, teaching, and practice that are responsible not only for different stakeholder groups today, but also for the future generations to come. You can find more information about us and our institute on our website: https://iri.unisg.ch/

Position Overview

In this role, you will conduct rigorous research under the doctoral supervision of Prof. Dr. Charlotta Sirén, aimed at achieving publication in leading journals in the field. As such, this opportunity is particularly suited for candidates with a keen interest in pursuing an academically oriented PhD.

Your tasks

  • Conduct research as part of your PhD thesis in responsible innovation and entrepreneurship;
  • Collaborate with team members on interdisciplinary research projects;
  • Engage in outreach activities to promote research and increase the institute’s visibility;
  • Assist in teaching activities, including courses and supervision of Master’s and Bachelor’s theses;
  • Collaborate with the team to organize workshops, seminars, and conferences aimed at fostering academic dialogue and knowledge exchange

Your profile

  • Outstanding Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Entrepreneurship, Social Responsibility; Innovation, Management, or related fields) fulfilling the requirements for admission to a PhD program at the University of St.Gallen (see https://www.unisg.ch/en/studying/admission/admission-phd/management/ for more information);
  • Strong interest in responsible innovation and entrepreneurship, coupled with a keen desire to contribute to academic scholarship in these areas;

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