"Postdoctoral Researcher – Innovation Management (100%)"

Postdoctoral Researcher – Innovation Management (100%)

Chair of Mobility and Digital Innovation Management (Prof. Dr. Anja Schulze)
University of Zurich

The Chair of Mobility and Digital Innovation Management is part of the Strategy, Organization and Innovation area at the Department of Business Administration, University of Zurich. We study organizational strategies, processes, and structures that enable technology-based and sustainable innovation in firms. We focus on how organizations can achieve strong innovation performance effectively and resource-efficiently, and how technological and institutional conditions shape innovation. Research topics are developed collaboratively and may build on ongoing projects or establish new theoretical and empirical foci, provided there is a clear link to the Chair’s research areas. Many projects have a particular focus on the mobility sector, including the automotive supplier industry, autonomous driving, and multimodal Mobility-as-a-Service solutions.

Start date: April 1, 2026, or by agreement

We invite applications from highly motivated and research-driven candidates seeking to further develop a distinct academic profile after the PhD within an internationally visible, publication-oriented research environment. The position is designed for candidates with a strong commitment to top-tier research in innovation management and strategy and clear ambitions for an academic career.

The position is designed for up to three years. Contract duration will be determined based on qualifications and academic profile.

Your responsibilities

• Conduct independent research with a clear goal of publishing in leading international journals
• Build an independent research agenda that thematically links to the Chair’s research areas
• Actively contribute to collaborative research projects of the Chair and to the development of competitive third-party funding proposals
• Support teaching (e.g., designing and delivering courses, supervising seminar and thesis projects)
• Contribute to academic self-governance and the organization of the Chair’s activities
• The clear focus of the position, however, is on research

Your profile

• Excellent PhD in Business Administration or a related discipline such as Psychology, Sociology, or Economics
• Strong research interest in innovation management and topics such as platform economies, entrepreneurial ecosystems, digital innovation, or mobility transitions
• Strong methodological skills in qualitative and quantitative empirical research
• Publication experience or a clearly demonstrated potential to publish in leading international journals
• Independent, structured working style as well as strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Excellent command of English (spoken and written); German is an advantage

We offer

• An attractive postdoctoral position at one of the leading business and economics faculties in the German-speaking region
• An excellent research environment with international visibility and high topical relevance
• Close collaboration with the chairholder and the Chair’s team
• Active integration into academic networks
• Opportunities to participate in international conferences and a variety of professional development programs
• An attractive workplace in one of the world’s most livable cities
• Competitive compensation

The University of Zurich is one of Europe’s most renowned research universities. The Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics is known for its strong international orientation and a vibrant research environment.

Application

Please submit the following documents bundled into a single PDF file to tim@business.uzh.ch:

• Cover letter / motivation letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Publication list and/or work and publication plan
• Academic transcripts and certificates
• Two writing samples (e.g., published articles, working papers, or dissertation chapters)
• Two academic references (including contact details)

Application review will begin on January 28, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Contact

For questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Anja Schulze (anja.schulze@business.uzh.ch).