PhD Researcher Zurich AI Lab

Conduct independent and collaborative research in the field of business model innovation in the age of gen AI. Contribute to the development and implementation of research projects within the AI Research Center. Publish results in leading scientific journals and present findings at international conferences. Publish results in other outlets (e.g. leading newspapers) and disseminate results to the broader public. Help to position the lab as a thought leader in AI and business innovation in the insurance industry. Collaborate with academic peers, supervisors, and industry partners within the Lab's joint research framework. Participate in seminars, workshops, and interdisciplinary activities of the research center.

"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.

• Completed university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Business Administration, Computer Science, Data science, Artificial Intelligence, Business Informatics, or a related field, with excellent academic results

• Strong interest in research at the intersection of AI, business innovation, and strategy

• 2–3 years of professional experience in consulting or a comparable analytical or strategic environment is an advantage

• Interest or background in the insurance or financial services industry is desirable

• Exceptional analytical and conceptual abilities, combined with an enthusiasm for scientific research; initial research experience (e.g., through a master's thesis) is beneficial

• Strong sense of responsibility, organizational talent, initiative, and flexibility

• Very good proficiency in both German and English (spoken and written)

• Familiarity with programming languages and frameworks such as Python, PyTorch, or TensorFlow is an advantage

• Fulfillment of the formal admission requirements for doctoral studies at the University of St. Gallen (minimum GPA of 5.0 [Switzerland] or 2.0 [Germany], and eligibility for PhD admission at the home university)