Research Associate / Doctoral Candidate in the Field of Digital Communication Management (m/f/d)

About the job

The =mcminstitute is an internationally recognised research, training and consulting centre for media and communication management at the University of St.Gallen. Since 1998, we have been dealing with great foresight with the digital transformation and the resulting challenges for companies and society. The interdisciplinary research group led by Prof. Katarina Stanoevska-Slabeva focuses on management aspects of digital communication. The aim is to analyse the current state of development in the management of digital communication using mixed methods (qualitative methods such as case studies and various surveys) and to develop new interdisciplinary, innovative, data-driven and holistic management approaches (e.g., through the application of analytics and AI) for use in digital communication. In addition to contributing to research, the results produced are intended to serve as input for teaching and executive education.
You can expect an innovative research environment at one of Europe’s leading universities, interesting methodological and professional qualifications for a future role within and outside business, a structured doctoral programme, independent work with exciting partner companies and the opportunity to participate in international conferences.

• Collaborate on projects analysing the current status quo in the management of digital communication in practice (e.g. case studies on channel management, case studies on IT architectures and automation, or large-scale surveys). The projects may be funded projects or in cooperation with industry partners.
• Design case studies and surveys
• Collect, prepare and analyse qualitative and quantitative data with subsequent meaningful interpretation and presentation
• Publish high-quality scientific and practice-oriented research results
• Support university teaching and continuing education as well as participate in internal projects for institute development

• A completed university degree in communication sciences and/or management sciences, an interdisciplinary degree in management and digital transformation, or business informatics and information management.
• A strong interest in digital communication in the broadest sense
• Very good language skills in German and English as well as confident use of common MS Office programmes
• Initial knowledge and experience in qualitative and empirical research are an advantage
• Ambition and interest in publishing in high-quality journals
• Team spirit and interest in contact with research partners from industry
• Fulfilment of the formal requirements for a doctorate at the University of St.Gallen

"A place that creates knowledge" - As one of Europe’s leading business universities, 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 3,800 employees as one of the largest employers in the region."