PhD Candidate in AI and Strategy / PhD Candidate in AI and Strategy

PhD Position in AI and Strategy

100%, Zurich, fixed-term

We are excited to announce a fully funded PhD position at the Chair of Strategic Management and Innovation (SMI), ETH Zurich. This position is associated with a research project focusing on the role of artificial intelligence in strategy, investigating how AI can transform and support strategic processes within organizations.

Job Description

The Chair of Strategic Management and Innovation provides an inspiring, team-based research environment with a dynamic and international group of researchers. Our team has a strong track record of publishing in leading journals such as Academy of Management Journal, Management Science, Organization Science, Strategic Management Journal, and Harvard Business Review.

You will be expected to produce a dissertation project typically consisting of at least three high-quality papers intended for top-tier 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 a robust international network of collaborators.

Position Details

• Institution: ETH Zurich, Department of Management, Technology, and Economics (D-MTEC)
• Chair: Strategic Management and Innovation (Prof. Dr. Georg von Krogh)
• Start Date: Flexible, applications reviewed on a rolling basis
• Funding: Fully funded PhD position (up to 4 years)

Profile

Inclusion Criteria

• Master's degree in Management or a related discipline (e.g., Management Engineering, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Economics with a management focus)
• Graduation not older than two years at the time of application
• Proficiency in German (spoken and written)
• Proven track record of strong academic performance
• Outstanding performance in the Master's thesis or comparable demonstration of research potential
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams

Additional Qualifications Considered an Advantage

• Knowledge or practical experience with AI, particularly in business or organizational contexts
• Previous consulting or industry experience in strategy or management

Workplace

ETH Zurich offers an inspiring, international, and supportive research environment where groundbreaking research is encouraged.

We Offer

• The opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in a highly relevant and rapidly evolving field
• Supervision and collaboration with leading faculty and senior researchers at ETH Zurich
• A dissertation project consisting of at least three papers aimed at top-tier journals
• Access to ETH Zurich's excellent research infrastructure and strong international collaborations
• Competitive salary and employment conditions according to ETH Zurich regulations

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. Sustainability is a core value for us - we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future.

Curious? So Are We.

We invite you to apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

About ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich is one of the world's leading universities specializing in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research, and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.