PhD Position in AI and Strategy

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 are 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 strong 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)

Inclusion Criteria (applications not meeting these cannot be considered):

• 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 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