2 PhD Positions in Consumer Behavior and Technology (m/f/d)

The Institute of Behavioral Science and Technology (IBT-HSG) is an interdisciplinary research institute that seeks to understand, predict, and improve the human-technology relationship. Our vision is to contribute reliable and fact-based scientific insights on how technology shapes the way humans think, behave, and decide. Our work has a measurable impact for science, public policy, corporate action, and society at large.

We offer:

• A stimulating, interdisciplinary research environment.
• Access to an international network of scholars.
• Dedicated mentoring.
• Co-supervision by Anne-Kathrin Klesse (Prof. in Consumer Behavior & Technology at Rotterdam School of Management, RSM, the Netherlands) and the opportunity for a research visit at RSM.
• Full funding for regular participation in international conferences.
• A structured PhD program and access to the GSERM methods summer school.
• A healthy and balanced work-environment with flexible working arrangements.
• Connection to the business network of one of the top-ranked business schools in Europe.
• A highly competitive salary according to HSG standards.
• The best cappuccino in town.

• Develop a stream of research at the intersection of marketing, psychology, and new technologies, ideally related to the lab's current research on automation, AI, and human-technology interaction.
• Publish in international, peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings.
• Contribute to the development of an open science strategy for the University of St.Gallen in coordination with the University's Open Science Office.
• Support teaching activities by Prof. de Bellis (e.g., Empirical Social Research, Artificial Intelligence & Behavioral Science).

• A passion for behavioral science and new technologies.
• An excellent master's degree (or equivalent) in marketing, psychology, behavioral economics, or a related field.
• Outstanding English communication and writing skills. Knowledge of German is beneficial but not required.
• Strong quantitative research skills and experience in designing and conducting empirical research, especially online experiments.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and a command-line tool such as R.
• Excellent project management skills, self-discipline, team-orientation, and openness to work in an international team.

"A place where knowledge is created" - As one of Europe's leading universities of economics and business administration, the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, is committed to the education of over 9800 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3300 researchers, educators and professional staff.