Universität St. Gallen
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2 Positions as Research Associates & Doctoral Candidates at IWP-HSG (m/f/d)
- 18 March 2026
- 100%
- St.Gallen
Job summary
Join the University of St.Gallen for a PhD opportunity in education. Enjoy an innovative work environment with research and teaching benefits.
Tasks
- Engage in research and development projects at the Institute for Economic Education.
- Collaborate with secondary education and higher education instructors.
- Assist in scientific publications and educational training programs.
Skills
- Master's degree in Economic Education or related fields, minimum GPA of 5.0.
- Competence in quantitative and qualitative research methods.
- Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken.
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About the job
The positions are tied to a PhD at the University of St.Gallen and are designed for 50 - 100%. They are limited to the duration of the PhD. In addition to the PhD, the positions could also be combined with a small teaching load at the secondary level II. At the Institute for Economic Education, we address central questions such as how future-proof, competence-oriented curricula are designed, how effective teaching-learning processes are shaped in various educational contexts (secondary school level II, vocational education, university), and how supportive organizational and systemic framework conditions are created for this. Interested parties should submit their application with the usual documents electronically by 30.04.2026 at the latest.
We look forward to your online application.
Your Tasks
The positions are to be filled in the field of didactic developments at secondary level II in the area of economics / vocational education as well as in the field of university didactics at the Institute for Economic Education (IWP-HSG) at the University of St.Gallen.
Your tasks:
- Participation in (ongoing) research and development projects at the Institute for Economic Education
- Collaboration with economics and law teachers at secondary level II or lecturers at universities
- Participation in scientific publications
- Teaching assistance in courses of economic education training is possible
- Co-design of economic didactic or university didactic further training
Your Profile
- University master's degree in economic education, educational sciences or related fields with a grade of at least 5.0 (equivalent to 2.0 in DE and AT)
- Scientifically ambitious and motivated to work in the research field of economic didactics / university didactics
- Competencies in the application of quantitative and/or qualitative research methods
- Independent and team-oriented working style
- Oral and written language skills in German and English
- Professional practical experience in the areas of responsibility is an advantage
- Experience with the Swiss education system as well as higher teaching qualification is an advantage
"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."
