This is a full-time research associate position (100%), salaried in accordance with the university's guidelines. The chair of Prof. Dr. Reto Hofstetter offers a young, highly motivated environment with excellent infrastructure. You will have the freedom to pursue your own research agenda, the time to do it properly, and financial support for your projects, from data collection and participant incentives to conference travel. You are encouraged to publish in top-tier journals and supported in your development through continued training at international institutions. Projects run in cooperation with top international universities and leading companies. Regular conference participation helps you build your own international network early on. The University of St.Gallen is among the leading business schools in Europe, with a large and active doctoral community.
Tasks
- Conduct independent, methodologically rigorous research at the intersection of marketing, technology and quantitative modeling
- Develop and apply econometric, structural, and machine-learning-based models to marketing questions
- Analyze large-scale field, market, or platform data to identify causal effects of marketing actions (e.g., pricing, advertising, AI-driven personalization)
- Design and analyze field experiments and quasi-experimental studies in collaboration with industry partners
- Partner with leading Swiss and international companies on applied, data-intensive research projects
Requirements
- An above-average degree in economics, statistics, data science, quantitative marketing, computer science, or related fields
- Strong interest in quantitative and methodological questions in marketing and technology/AI
- Strong programming skills in R or Python; experience with large-scale or field data is a plus
- A high level of personal initiative and goal orientation
- Excellent command of written and spoken English; knowledge of German is beneficial
- Exceptional analytical and conceptual abilities
Benefits
- Inspirational work environment
- Executive education opportunities, including internal seminars, e-learning, coaching, and collegial advice
- Support for internal and external 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 a variable number of hours per week
- Part-time positions available
- 16 weeks of maternity leave and a subsidised crèche
- Support with childcare during vacations
- Equal opportunities for all employees and students
- Diverse range of mostly free sports activities and corporate health management campaigns
- Fruit in the workplace
- Canteen with a wide selection of freshly prepared meals at discounted prices
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The chair of Prof. Dr. Reto Hofstetter offers a young, highly motivated environment with excellent infrastructure. Projects are conducted in cooperation with top international universities and leading companies, and you will be part of a large and active doctoral community.