Project Manager / Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d)

How to Apply

Please submit your application as a single PDF file including:

• Cover letter (max 2 pages) detailing your motivation and fit for this role
• Curriculum Vitae
• Short research statement (max 1 page) outlining your methodological expertise and interest in cross-national and computational research
• Sample of analytical work (e.g., publication, working paper, or code sample)
• Contact information for two references

• Design, organize, and oversee all stages of the research workflow: survey construction, cross-national data collection, large-scale web and social media data scraping, data cleaning, analytics, and reporting
• Apply advanced quantitative and computational methods - including machine learning approaches - to extract and interpret insights from large, complex, and cross-country datasets
• Collaborate closely with the project leads and coordinate a diverse, international team of researchers and institutional partners
• Ensure high research standards, deliverables, and timelines in line with HSG and funding-body requirements
• Contribute to scholarly output through publications, conference presentations, and policy-relevant dissemination activities

• A stimulating research environment that bridges academia, policy, and society
• The opportunity to publish internationally, expand your professional network, and shape a project with global scope
• Access to first-class infrastructure (data services, computational resources, libraries, IT support) and tailored opportunities for professional growth
• A collaborative and flexible workplace culture that values initiative, intellectual curiosity, and innovation
• A unique location in the heart of Switzerland, combining academic excellence with exceptional quality of life

• A completed (or nearly completed) PhD in political science, communication, sociology, data & computer science, or a related field
• Proven methodological expertise in survey research, statistical analysis, and computational methods, including experience with data scraping, web or social media data, and machine learning-based analytics
• Proficiency in R, Python, Stata
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder collaborations across countries
• Excellent written and spoken English; proficiency in German or willingness to learn is an advantage
• A strong interest in interdisciplinary, international, and policy-relevant research
• Clear communication skills and the ability to turn complex data into compelling narrative

"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 10'000 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3'500 researchers, educators and professional staff.