Universität St. Gallen
St. Gallen
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Student Assistant (m/f/d)
- 15 May 2026
- 100%
- St. Gallen
Job summary
The Institute for Production and Supply Chain Management collaborates with Swiss and European organizations. This role offers a dynamic work environment with hands-on opportunities.
Tasks
- Engage in diverse, challenging tasks at a practice-oriented institute.
- Support industry projects with global production companies, including workshops.
- Develop production strategies and risk management for leading firms.
Skills
- Advanced studies in business, economics, or engineering with great grades.
- Strong interest in production and operations management.
- Proficient in German and English, with MS Office skills.
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About the job
Through intensive collaboration with Swiss and European organisations within the framework of larger research and consulting projects, the Institute for Production and Supply Chain Management maintains a close connection to industry. Research findings from publications and dissertations flow directly into teaching, while students can engage in practical research by participating in the institute's industrial projects.
Your tasks
- Varied and challenging tasks at a practice-oriented institute
- Support of industrial projects in close cooperation with globally active manufacturing companies, e.g. preparation and documentation of workshops, data analysis, conducting interviews, concept development and desk research
- Joint development of production strategies, footprint set-ups, network risk management strategies for leading industrial companies
- Transfer of research content into entrepreneurial practice
- Conducting practice-oriented studies with quantitative and qualitative research
Your profile
- Advanced university studies in business administration, economics, economic sciences, computer science or engineering with very good grades
- Strong interest in production and operations management
- Result-oriented and structured working style with high motivation, initiative, and diligence
- Practical experience in manufacturing companies through internships or part-time jobs is an advantage
- Initial practical experience in operational projects through internships or part-time jobs, e.g. in consulting, is an advantage
- Proficiency in German and English, both spoken and written
- Confident use of MS Office programmes (especially PowerPoint and Excel)
"A place that creates knowledge" - As one of the leading business universities in Europe, the University of St.Gallen (HSG) is committed to educating over 10,000 students and offers an attractive and innovative environment in research, teaching, continuing education and administration to around 3,500 employees as one of the largest employers in the region."
