PhD Positions in Consumer Behavior and Technology (m/f/d)
PhD Positions in Consumer Behavior and Technology (m/f/d)
PhD Positions in Consumer Behavior and Technology (m/f/d)
PhD Positions in Consumer Behavior and Technology (m/f/d)
Universität St.Gallen
Forschung
St. Gallen
- Art der Anstellung: Vollzeit
- 81.000 CHF – 110.500 CHF (von XING geschätzt)
- Vor Ort
PhD Positions in Consumer Behavior and Technology (m/f/d)
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2 PhD Positions in Consumer Behavior and Technology (m/f/d)
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01.09.2025)
Your tasks
- Develop a stream of research at the intersection of marketing, psychology, and new technologies, ideally related to the lab's current research on automation, AI, and human-technology interaction.
- Publish in international, peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings.
- Contribute to the development of an open science strategy for the University of St.Gallen in coordination with the University's Open Science Office.
- Support teaching activities by Prof. de Bellis (e.g., Empirical Social Research, Artificial Intelligence & Behavioral Science).
Your profile
- A passion for behavioral science and new technologies.
- An excellent master's degree (or equivalent) in marketing, psychology, behavioral economics, or a related field.
- Outstanding English communication and writing skills. Knowledge of German is beneficial but not required.
- Strong quantitative research skills and experience in designing and conducting empirical research, especially online experiments.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis and a command-line tool such as R.
- Excellent project management skills, self-discipline, team-orientation, and openness to work in an international team.
We review applications on a rolling basis and continue until the positions are filled. The positions are fully funded for 4 years, the average duration for successfully obtaining a PhD. Applicants should submit a motivation letter, CV, transcript of grades, two reference contacts, and a writing sample (e.g., master thesis).
The Institute of Behavioral Science and Technology (IBT-HSG) is an interdisciplinary research institute that seeks to understand, predict, and improve the human-technology relationship. Our vision is to contribute reliable and fact-based scientific insights on how technology shapes the way humans think, behave, and decide. Our work has a measurable impact for science, public policy, corporate action, and society at large.
We offer:
We offer:
- A stimulating, interdisciplinary research environment.
- Access to an international network of scholars.
- Dedicated mentoring.
- Co-supervision by Anne-Kathrin Klesse (Prof. in Consumer Behavior & Technology at Rotterdam School of Management, RSM, the Netherlands) and the opportunity for a research visit at RSM.
- Full funding for regular participation in international conferences.
- A structured PhD program and access to the GSERM methods summer school.
- A healthy and balanced work-environment with flexible working arrangements.
- Connection to the business network of one of the top-ranked business schools in Europe.
- A highly competitive salary according to HSG standards.
- The best cappuccino in town.
We are looking forward to your online-application stating the job ID 1545