Doctoral Researcher Position in Sustainable Supply Chain Management — ETH Zürich
NewCHF 73'500 - 111'500
ETH Zürich · Zurich (ZH)
- Location
- Zurich
- Contract
- fixed-term
- Posted
- Yesterday
SalaryCHF 73'500 - 111'500
Role overview
Doctoral Researcher Position in Sustainable Supply Chain Management
100%, Zurich, fixed-term
The Supply Chain Management Group (Prof.
- Doctoral Researcher Position in Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- 100%, Zurich, fixed-term
- Further responsibilities include supervising master’s theses, assisting with teaching, and participating in community outreach.
- Ideal candidates should be interested in and willing to write research-oriented papers for scholarly journals, academic proceedings, and practitioner journals.
- from close supervision and collaboration with our international research partners
- Attend international academic conferences and present your work
Main responsibilities
- Further responsibilities include supervising master’s theses, assisting with teaching, and participating in community outreach.
- Ideal candidates should be interested in and willing to write research-oriented papers for scholarly journals, academic proceedings, and practitioner journals.
- The dissertation is expected to consist of three high-quality papers intended for submission to top-tier journals. Profile
- We expect an excellent master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field, as well as excellent written and oral skills in English and, ideally, German. A high level of motivation for academic research is required.
- A strong background in empirical methods and data analysis using statistical or econometric techniques is necessary.
- Candidates with primarily analytical backgrounds and/or interests will not be considered.
What the company offers
- from close supervision and collaboration with our international research partners
- Attend international academic conferences and present your work
- from ETH Zurich’s excellent research infrastructure, course offerings, and career development programs
- Enjoy numerous benefits , such as public transport season tickets and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ , childcare , a competitive salary, and attractive pension benefits We value diversity and sustainability
- In line with our values , ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture.
- We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected.
- Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish.
- Sustainability is a core value for us – we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future .
- Curious?
- So are we.
Application process
- Stephan Wagner) at the Department of Management, Technology, and Economics at ETH Zurich invites applications for a PhD student / doctoral researcher position in Sustainable Supply Chain Management.
- The Supply Chain Management Group at ETH Zurich provides an inspiring, team-oriented research environment with a dynamic and international group of researchers.
- Our team has a strong track record of publishing in leading operations and supply chain management journals.
- The position offers close supervision and collaboration with leading faculty and senior researchers, as well as access to ETH Zurich’s excellent research infrastructure and strong international network of collaborators. Job description
- Companies are increasingly expected to manage social sustainability issues within their supply chains.
- Several countries (e.g., France, Germany, Norway) have implemented supply chain due diligence regulations aimed at ending modern slavery and unsafe working conditions.
- However, such issues continue to occur within global supply chains.
- In this context, the successful candidate will conduct doctoral research using quantitative and qualitative research methods, including engagement with industry partners and analysis of secondary data.
Contacts
- Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.
- Christian Wagner, [email protected], (no applications).
Company and context
- Candidates should demonstrate strong teamwork and social skills, as well as independence, proactivity, and exemplary organizational and project management abilities.
- Additionally, candidates should feel comfortable taking a leading role in research meetings with project partners and actively networking at conferences. We offer
- Become part of our ambitious and team-oriented Supply Chain Management Group
Additional details
- The position offers close supervision and collaboration with leading faculty and senior researchers, as well as access to ETH Zurich’s excellent research infrastructure and strong international network of collaborators.
- The dissertation is expected to consist of three high-quality papers intended for submission to top-tier journals.
- We expect an excellent master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field, as well as excellent written and oral skills in English and, ideally, German. A high level of motivation for academic research is required.
- Additionally, candidates should feel comfortable taking a leading role in research meetings with project partners and actively networking at conferences.
- Benefit from close supervision and collaboration with our international research partners
- Benefit from ETH Zurich’s excellent research infrastructure, course offerings, and career development programs
- Enjoy numerous benefits , such as public transport season tickets and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ , childcare , a competitive salary, and attractive pension benefits We value diversity and sustainability
- Cover letter with a specific statement of your motivation for the position
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submission is therefore encouraged.
- cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge
Notes and original content
- Job description
- We expect an excellent master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field, as well as excellent written and oral skills in English and, ideally, German.
- A high level of motivation for academic research is required.
- Enjoy numerous benefits , such as public transport season tickets and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ , childcare , a competitive salary, and attractive pension benefits
- We value diversity and sustainability
- About ETH Zürich
- into society.
- environment that inspires excellence.
- Located in the heart of Europe,
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