Research Associate (80%)
Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW
Olten
Key information
- Publication date:03 October 2025
- Workload:80%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Olten
Job summary
Join the Hochschule für Wirtschaft FHNW as a scientific staff member! Work in a dynamic environment focused on diversity and innovation.
Tasks
- Engage in applied research projects in HR management and organization.
- Transfer research results into practice and produce scientific publications.
- Support project work in education and assist with student communication.
Skills
- Master's degree in Management, Social Sciences, or related fields.
- Strong knowledge in social research methods and practices.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
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Research Associate (80%)
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW, Institute for Human Resource Management and Organization
Your tasks:
Your work includes many exciting activities in a dynamic environment:
- You collaborate in application-oriented research projects in the fields of Human Resources Management and Organization with a special focus on digitalization and sustainability
- You transfer research results into practice and prepare scientific publications
- You support the acquisition of third-party funding and partners
- You assist with further project work in continuing education/teaching, as well as at the institute level (such as student support, teaching assistance, and communication)
The position is initially limited to 3 years.
Your profile:
You are a customer-oriented and reliable personality with entrepreneurial thinking and also bring the following:
- Master's degree (Uni/ETH/FH) in Management or Social Sciences, Business Administration, or Work and Organizational Psychology
- In-depth knowledge in one of the above-mentioned fields, documented by the academic thesis or first publications
- Very good knowledge of social research methods
- Experience in collaboration with practical partners is desirable
- Fluent English in spoken and written form
The combination of teaching, research, and practice is our passion. Our University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW cultivates and utilizes the enriching diversity of its staff. It is our ambition to learn day by day in a connected and dynamic world to train innovative and responsible leaders of tomorrow. In doing so, we live a appreciative, practice-oriented, and internationally influenced culture.
