Professor Murmann has launched a new research project that aims to make a fundamental contribution to science and provide practical value for companies seeking to strengthen their strategic capabilities. The project builds on scenario planning and explores how artificial intelligence can improve strategic forecasting and help identify characteristics of successful organizational change. The research sits at the intersection of strategy, organization theory, computer science, and statistics. The research associate will join the project team and is expected to enroll in the PhD program in Management at the University of St. Gallen (PMA), with Prof. J. Peter Murmann as the doctoral supervisor.
Tasks
- Assist Professor Murmann in research, teaching, and company projects
- Conduct challenging research according to international standards
- Write scientific publications and participate in international conferences
Requirements
- Outstanding Master's degree from a leading university or business school
- Intellectually curious and interested in complex ideas
- Strong interest in AI use in strategic forecasting and organizational change
- Prior research experience and demonstrated ability to write scientifically or in other publication formats
- Aptitude to work on analytical problems
- Self-organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong attention to detail
- Proactive, hands-on attitude and willingness to ask questions early
- Comfortable working in a team environment
- Strong statistical skills
- Fluent communication in German and English
- Compatibility of academic CV with the University's admission regulations for the PhD program in Management (PMA), University of St. Gallen
Benefits
- Inspirational work environment
- Executive education opportunities, including internal seminars, e-learning, coaching, and collegial advice
- Support for external training and executive education, both financially and with regard to time required
- Modern IT infrastructure and nationwide access to scientific information via HSGswisscovery
- Culture of cross-functional collaboration and opportunities to build valuable relationships
- Regular exchanges and internal events
- Flexible work time models with variable hours per week
- Part-time positions and 16 weeks of maternity leave
- Subsidised crèche and support with childcare during vacations
- Equal opportunities for all employees and students
- Diverse range of mostly free sports activities and corporate health management campaign weeks
- Fruit in the workplace
- Discounted freshly prepared meals in the canteen
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