Research Assistant 70 %

ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften • 🕙 Teilzeit • 8400, Winterthur, Kanton Zürich, Schweiz • vor 3 Wo.

Do you want to have an active part in shaping the conversation on corporate purpose and strategic management? Do you have a vested interest in the strategic collaboration between academia and business for impact in research and teaching? We are hiring! Become part of a dynamic research and innovation hub that bridges strategic management, purpose-driven transformation, and international business.

School:

School of Management and Law

Starting date:

1. May 2026 or according mutual agreement, on a fixed-term basis for two years

Your role

Supporting high-quality research in the fields of corporate purpose, strategic management and practice, and crisis readiness and resilience
Support research publications in leading academic journals and practitioner outlets
Supporting strategic collaborations between academia and global business
Collaboration in the acquisition and implementation of funded research and development projects with partners from the industry and the public sector
Proactively enhancing the center's visibility and presence across multiple channels (social media, website, classical media)
Collaboration in the development and implementation of academic and executives focused offerings

Your profile

For this exciting position you have completed a master's degree in strategic and international management, Business Administration or Marketing. The position requires practical and/or academic experience as well as an understanding and interest in the fields of Corporate Purpose, International Strategic Management and Resilience. We are looking for a proactive and versatile individual to join our team at the intersection of research, business practice, and education. As an ideal candidate you will bring:

A hands-on approach and the ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.
Practical experience with project management and digital communication.
Strong writing skills in English and German, with a talent for clear, engaging communication, tailored to diverse audiences.
A genuine interest in qualitative research, such as case studies, and their application in education.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.
Experience collaborating in international, multidisciplinary settings.

If you're a team player with curiosity, creativity, and a passion for impactful work, we'd love to hear from you. The position will offer you the opportunity to work in a dynamic, intercultural and diverse work environment. You will work with international partner institutions and across the university and become part of strong team which thrives to achieve great things together. The position will offer you the opportunity to strengthen and develop your academic and professional profile.

This is what we stand for

Zurich University of Applied Sciences ZHAW is one of Switzerland's largest multidisciplinary universities of applied sciences, with over 14'000 students and 3'400 faculty and staff. ZHAW is committed to gender-mixed and diverse teams in order to promote equality, diversity and innovation. The ZHAW School of Management and Law (SML) is one of the largest business schools in Switzerland with around 9,500 students. It is the only university of applied sciences in the country that is included in renowned rankings published by the business newspaper “Financial Times” and is accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA – labels for high quality standards in teaching, research and further education. The internationally recognized bachelor's and master's degree programs, cooperative PhD programs and the numerous continuing education offerings are scientifically sound, interdisciplinary and practice oriented. The SML maintains numerous collaborations with over 190 selected partner universities worldwide. The International Management Institute is part of the Department of International Business. We focus on the effects of globalization and the challenges of international business activities. The newly established “Global Business Lab” and specifically the team Purpose, Resilience and International Strategic Management as part of the International Management Institute engages actively the research and business communities to provide cutting edge research studies and impactful teaching in the field of purpose-driven strategic management, crisis readiness, and international business.

What you can expect

We offer working conditions and terms of employment commensurate with higher education institutions and actively promote personal development for staff in leadership and non-leadership positions. A detailed description of advantages and benefits can be found at Working at the ZHAW. The main points are listed below:

Contact

Dr. Albena Björck Head of Global Business Lab & Purpose Inside Lab

Irina Keiser Recruiting Manager

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