Research and Teaching Assistant full position at GSEM Institute of Management

The Geneva School of Economics and Management (GSEM) of the University of Geneva is opening a Research and Teaching Assistant full position for the Institute of Management (IoM). The Institute of Management, home to more than 30 renowned researchers in the core areas of management is a diverse group of scholars who engage in research on a wide range of topics relevant to business and policymakers in the era of globalization and digitalization. Our research results, published in leading academic journals are at the forefront of our field. We also actively share our insights with the broader community through teaching and collaboration with practitioners. The Institute of Management, a leader in academic programs on the Bachelor, Master, and Ph.D. levels, is a leading provider of Executive Education.

The successful candidate is expected to enrol in GSEM’s PhD in the Management program, write a doctoral thesis and participate in research projects at the intersection of global strategy, international development and technology: The doctoral thesis is going to be under the supervision of Professor Tina Ambos.

In addition to working on his/her research, the successful candidate will contribute to the Giga Research Lab, a joint initiative of the University of Geneva and Giga - to catalyze academic research, private sector expertise, and policy “to connect every school to the internet”. He/she will support the course on Global Strategy in the Geneva Master in Responsible Management. The tasks involve e.g. running some tutorials, preparing exam questions, grading exams, and supervising master’s theses. The assistant will also provide support for the research activities of Professor Tina Ambos.

The chosen candidate will be hired on a 1-year contract renewable. The assistant position has a maximum duration span of 5 years. The first 3 months constitute a trial period during which both parties can terminate the working agreement with a 1-month notice period.

Job qualifications & requirements

• Master’s degree in management or equivalent
• Strong analytical skills, motivation, self-discipline and the proactiveness to complete a doctoral thesis
• Fluent in English and (oral and written skills), knowledge of French is an advantage
• Strong interest in academic research on management at the intersection of global strategy, international development and technology, with a particular focus on quantitative empirical methods.
• Experience with statistics software and Artificial Intelligence are highly appreciated.

Starting Date

September 1st, 2025, or date to be agreed upon.

Applications

Applications with the following documents must be  submitted  exclusively  online  by  clicking  the  button  below  ‘Postuler/ Apply  now’ before June 15, 2025, midnight, Geneva time:

• A motivation letter describing main work experience, competencies and qualifications as well as reasons why the candidate wants to start a PhD thesis in Management at the Geneva School of Economics and Management (GSEM)
• A curriculum vitae
• Copies of bachelor’s and master’s degrees
• Copies of grades obtained during Master studies
• One letter of recommendation explaining why the candidate is qualified for the position. Please also provide contact details of one potential reference, who can be contacted for more information.

For further inquiries about the position, please do not hesitate to contact Professor Tina Ambos at [email protected].