Postdoctoral Researcher in Marketing 100% (m/w/d)

About the job

Prof. Dr. Johanna Gollnhofer at the Institute for Marketing and Customer Insight is looking for a postdoctoral researcher starting in as early as possible or by agreement.
 
The Institute for Marketing and Customer Insight (IMC) is one of the leading marketing research institutes. It generates novel insights in the fields of marketing, communication, and consumption, which are shared with students, practitioners, and society.
 
Research in Prof. Dr. Johanna Gollnhofer's team focuses on the sustainable transformation of markets and society, with particular attention to how consumers, organizations, and market actors contribute to and experience processes of change toward sustainability.
 
The position is limited to two years, with the potential for extension.
What We Offer

• A full-time postdoctoral position (100%) according to University of St. Gallen (HSG) guidelines
• Close collaboration and academic mentoring by Prof. Dr. Johanna Gollnhofer
• An intellectually stimulating research environment with strong international orientation
• A committed and supportive team at the IMC
• A competitive salary according to HSG regulations (approx. CHF 95.000 gross at 100%)

• Independently conduct and collaborate on research projects related to the sustainable transformation of markets, brands and society with a strong focus on qualitative research (Consumer Culture Theory)
• Develop and advance an independent research agenda aligned with the team's thematic focus
• Publish research articles in leading international marketing journals (e.g., Journal of Consumer Research, Journal of Marketing)
• Contribute to the supervision of PhD students at the University of St. Gallen
• Support research-related organizational and administrative tasks within the team

• Completed doctoral degree in marketing from a renown University
• Strong research track record or clear potential demonstrated through publications or papers in the publication process
• Strong interest in marketing, sustainability-related topics, market transformation, and societal change
• Interest in academically rigorous and societally/managerially relevant research questions
• Expertise in qualitative research methods is required
• Excellent command of English; Speaking German is a big plus
• High level of initiative, independence, and organizational skills
• An active professional social media profile is a big plus

"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.