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Doctoral Student in Business & Economics (80–100 %)

  • Économie · Emploi

Place of work: Brig | Start date: Immediately or upon agreement

UniDistance Suisse offers fully online university degree programmes and is accredited under the Swiss Higher Education Act (HEdA). It combines flexible, location‑independent part‑time distance learning with an active, interdisciplinary research culture on its campus in Brig. Across five faculties – Law, Psychology, Business & Economics, History, and Mathematics & Computer Science – we have been shaping modern teaching, learning and research for more than 30 years. Today, UniDistance Suisse counts over 2,700 students and around 550 staff members. 

To strengthen and further develop its research cluster in behavioural and experimental economics, the Faculty of Business & Economics at UniDistance Suisse is looking for a: 

Doctoral Student in Business & Economics (80–100 %) 

Place of work: Brig 
Start date: Immediately or upon agreement 

This is a unique opportunity to pursue a PhD in experimental and behavioural economics, to collaborate with experienced researchers, and to participate in research seminars and workshops. We are looking for candidates with a Master’s degree in Economics, Management, or a related field who have a strong interest in experimental and behavioral economics and are enthusiastic about the opportunities offered by online education and a modern digital working environment. The position provides the opportunity to develop a strong academic profile and acquire advanced research skills within an active and collaborative research environment. 

Your responsibilities

  • Design and conduct research in experimental and behavioural economics as part of your doctoral studies

  • Develop and complete your doctoral dissertation

  • Complete the required doctoral coursework and training as part of the UniDistance Suisse PhD programme

  • Present your research at seminars, workshops, and academic conferences and work towards publications in international academic journals

  • Collaborate with researchers at UniDistance and other institutions on research projects and publications

  • Assist in online teaching activities 

Your profile

  • Master’s degree in Economics, Management, or a related field

  • Strong interest in experimental and behavioural economics and quantitative empirical research

  • Interest in designing, conducting, and analysing lab and/or field experiments; previous experience with experimental research is an advantage

  • Interest in at least one of the following topics: organizational and institutional economics, applied game theory, political economy, environmental economics and sustainability

  • Strong analytical skills and motivation to pursue an academic research career

  • Fluent in English, ideally combined with sufficient knowledge of German to assist with teaching.

We offer

  • The opportunity to pursue a PhD and develop your academic profile in an active research environment, close collaboration with and support from experienced researchers and opportunities to develop and implement your own research ideas

  • A research-intensive academic environment: You will be part of a dynamic university setting characterised by strong scientific expertise and a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration.

  • Attractive employment conditions: modern working conditions, generous social benefits and a wide range of continuing education opportunities. 

  • A committed team: you will join a highly skilled and engaged team that embodies innovation, excellence, and a strong culture of collaboration.

  • An inspiring working environment: our campus in Brig is located in immediate proximity to the historic old town, the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) station and attractive natural and mountain regions. It offers a high quality of life and a vibrant academic exchange. 

Interested? Please send us your application containing a motivation letter and a CV. We will review applications on a rolling basis and start holding first-round online interviews in November and December. The ad remains open until the position is filled or until 31 January 2027 at the latest.

We look forward to receiving your full application at the following address: jobs@fernuni.ch. For further information, please contact Prof. Manuel Grieder (manuel.grieder@unidistance.ch). 

Applications are welcome from candidates worldwide. Successful applicants must reside in Switzerland or be willing to relocate to Switzerland upon taking up the position. 

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