The Supply Chain Management Group (Prof. Dr. Stephan M. Wagner) at the Department of Management, Technology, and Economics at ETH Zurich invites applications for a PhD student and research assistant position.
Job description
Supply chains are undergoing major changes. Rising geopolitical tensions, the need to manage environmental, social, and governance risks, and changing customer preferences have pushed supply chain management to the top of the executive agenda. The capabilities of supply chain start-ups and emerging technologies such as digital twins and artificial intelligence are being used to improve supply chain management.
We are looking for a PhD candidate motivated to develop their doctoral research within our group. The candidate will take responsibility for creating and disseminating new knowledge in supply chain management through empirical research in areas such as:
- Digitalization and technologies in the supply chain
- Artificial intelligence in logistics and supply chain management
- Supply chain management and entrepreneurship
- Supply chain risk, disruption and resilience
- Cybersecurity in supply chains
- Sustainability and ESG risks
- Sourcing and supplier relationships
Candidates should be willing and interested in writing research-oriented papers for scholarly journals, academic proceedings, and practitioner journals.
The assistant will participate in the group’s activities by, for example, providing support in the group’s research projects, supervising master’s theses, and assisting in teaching. Candidates will be involved in third-party-funded industry projects with large and medium-sized Swiss organizations. They will also be expected to participate in community outreach and educational programs.
Profile
- An excellent Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Independence and high motivation for academic research in the group’s topics.
- Proficiency in empirical research methods, including statistics and data analysis, and the willingness to further acquire respective skills.
- Strong team spirit and social skills, and curiosity and motivation to learn and develop.
- Excellent English communication skills (both written and spoken) and fluency in German.
- Experience in working with industry partners or in consulting is preferred.
- Please note: Candidates with a primarily analytical background and/or interest will not be considered.
We offer
This is a 100% fixed-term position based in Zurich. The initial contract is for two years with the possibility of extension until the completion of the PhD. The position will typically last three to four years, including doctoral coursework.
We offer an optimal working environment, opportunities for personal and professional development, and strong mentoring throughout the PhD project. We provide the opportunity to collaborate with research institutes and universities abroad and to present research results at international workshops and conferences.
The position is available to start as soon as possible, but the starting date can be discussed. Please indicate your preferred starting date in the cover letter.
ETH Zurich is a family-friendly employer with excellent working conditions. You can look forward to an exciting working environment, cultural diversity, and attractive offers and benefits.
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We look forward to receiving your online application by March 15, 2025.
Please submit the following application documents using the ETH online portal and in a single merged PDF file, titled with your last and first name as well as the application date (for example, 20231027_Jones_Mike_application) in the following order:
- Cover letter with a specific statement of your motivation for the position.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Academic transcripts and other reference letters.
- Name and contact information of two references.
- Representative published research work (e.g., papers, sections of a thesis).
Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.
For further information about the group, please visit our website (Homepage – Chair of Logistics Management | ETH Zurich). Potential inquiries regarding the position should be directed to Maximilian Löffel via email.
For recruitment services the GTC of ETH Zurich apply.
