PhD Candidate Specialising in Sustainability

About the job

The Fribourg School of Management (HEG-FR) is a member of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO) and offers bilingual and trilingual programmes at bachelor and master levels.

The Fribourg School of Management is strengthening its research team dedicated to sustainability issues. We are looking for a PhD candidate to lead interdisciplinary projects, support the institution's sustainability strategy, and contribute to teaching in the field of integrating sustainability into organisations.

Mission and Area of Activity

• Research & Innovation: design and conduct applied research projects on the integration of sustainability in business, impact/social entrepreneurship, and the circular economy in collaboration with partner institutes and laboratories. Write and publish articles in scientific journals

• Institutional Strategy: implement the School's sustainability strategy and coordinate actions with institutional partners

• Teaching: co-develop and teach training modules on sustainability and facilitate awareness workshops

• Monitoring & Networking: ensure regulatory and scientific monitoring, and represent the School in national and international networks
   

Your Profile

• Master's degree in economic, social sciences or management specialised in sustainability or equivalent qualification

• Strong interest in completing a doctoral thesis

• Initial successful experience in research project management and/or CSR/Sustainability strategy consulting in the public, private or academic sector

• Proficiency in environmental data analysis tools (ESG Evaluation, LCA, carbon footprint, etc.)

• Excellent ability to work in a transdisciplinary manner, synthesis skills and interest in sustainability values

• Team spirit, organisation, autonomy and flexibility

• Fluency in French or German with good knowledge of the other language, as well as very good knowledge of English

Additional Information

• Fixed-term contract of 3 years

• Work rate: 70 – 80 %

• Information: Mr Laurent Houmard, institute head, tel. +41 26 429 63 67
  Ms Greta Balliu, associate HES professor, tel. +41 26 429 63 71

• Start date: 1 January 2027

• Application deadline: 6 December 2026

Interested? We look forward to receiving your complete application file (cover letter, CV, copies of diplomas and work certificates). Please submit it by clicking the "Apply" button below.