PhD Candidate / Research Associate in the field of Enterprise Software, Cloud Transformation, and Digital Sovereignty (m/f/d)

Your tasksAre you looking for an exciting PhD opportunity at the intersection of Enterprise Software, Cloud Transformation, and Digital Sovereignty? Do you want to investigate how organizations, technology providers, and startups can design resilient, trustworthy, and sovereign digital infrastructures for Europe? If yes, then you would be a perfect fit for our team. In our research projects, we focus on developing and evaluating theories, methods, and solutions that strengthen digital sovereignty in cloud and enterprise IT ecosystems.Systematic development of theories, models, and solutions to support sovereign cloud infrastructures and enterprise IT transformationPublishing papers at leading international conferences and journalsDevelopment of your PhD thesis in one of the project's research streams (provider, business, or innovation ecosystem perspective)Independent project work in a research area of high theoretical and practical relevanceA high degree of freedom and intensive collaboration in the development of your research topicIntegration into a young, dynamic, and interdisciplinary research group at the University of St.GallenCollaboration with renowned research institutions, startups, and corporationsSupporting innovative teaching formats in the context of enterprise software, AI, and cloud governanceTimely planned doctoral studies (approx. 3.5–4 years) with intensive supervision and a competitive salaryYour profileMaster's degree with a grade point average of at least 5.0 in Business Administration, (Business) Informatics, (Business) Engineering, Information Systems, or a similar field (equivalent to 2.0 in Germany and Austria)Strong knowledge in one or more of the following areas: enterprise software, cloud computing, AI, or digital platformsStrong knowledge in qualitative or quantitative empirical research methods (e.g., case studies, surveys, or experiments)Willingness to do research within and across organizationsA motivated and responsible personality with dedication, integrity, and intellectual curiosityExcellent written and verbal communication skills in both German and EnglishInitial practical professional experiencesThe Institute of Information Systems and Digital Business ( IWI-HSG ) has been conducting application- and design-oriented research at the interface between business and IT for more than 30 years. Within the institute, the team of Prof. Dr. Andreas Hein investigates how enterprise software, AI, and digital platforms can be strategically designed, governed, and transformed to strengthen organizational value creation and digital sovereignty.We are looking forward to your online-application stating the job IDapply hereInspirational Work EnvironmentAt the HSG, as Europe's leading business university, we operate in an entrepreneurial environment where you will meet highly qualified, ambitious experts - both regionally and internationally. For example, you benefit from a modern IT infrastructure and, in our library via HSGswisscovery, from nationwide access to the wealth of scientific information available.Executive EducationWe support internal and external executive education opportunities. Our internal executive education programme offers you a practical, dedicated and didactically mature transfer of knowledge in the form of seminars, e-learning, coaching and collegial advice. We support task-specific external training and executive education financially as well as with regard to the time required.NetworkWe promote our culture of cross-functional collaboration and create space for forging valuable relationships - also with external partners. Regular exchanges and internal events help to strengthen these relationships and make them long-lasting.Family & CareerWe provide our employees with flexible work time models with a variable number of hours per week. As a family-friendly employer, we offer part-time positions, 16 weeks of maternity leave and a subsidised crèche, as well as support with childcare during the vacations.Equal OpportunitiesThe University enables equal opportunities for all employees and students. This applies to degree courses and work, as well as academic careers, university management positions and the reconciliation of studies, work and private commitments. We are committed to this with various measures in the areas of teaching, research, administration and the Presidency.Fit and HealthyWe help you stay fit and healthy. In addition to our diverse range of sports activities at the university, most of which are free of charge, and campaign weeks for corporate health management, we also offer you fruit in the workplace. In our canteen you will find a wide selection of freshly prepared meals - from vegetarian to fish dishes - at discounted prices.Further information on working at the HSG can be found here.University of St.Gallen «A place where knowledge is created» - As one of Europe's leading universities of economics and business administration, the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, is committed to the education of over 10'000 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3'500 researchers, educators and professional staff.