Scientific Director Zurich AI Lab – Post Doc or Senior Researcher (m/f/d)

Your tasksResponsibilitiesThe Lab Lead will be responsible for the strategic and academic direction of the AI Research Center on behalf of the university. Key tasks include:Providing strategic leadership and co-managing the Lab in close collaboration with the industry partner Coordinating and supervising research activities, including the mentoring of PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers Promoting high-quality research output and publications in leading journals Identifying and developing research topics with strong relevance to the insurance industry Representing the university and the Lab at scientific conferences, workshops, and steering committees Contributing to the acquisition of third-party funding and external research partnerships Teaching activities at the University of St. Gallen Your profileCandidates are expected to demonstrate a strong academic background and a strategic mindset that connects research excellence with industrial impact.Completed PhD or equivalent academic qualification in the fields of strategy and innovation with a focus on artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, or related disciplines Proven research track record and publication record in AI or data-driven methods Solid understanding of the insurance or financial services industry, and motivation to apply AI in practical contexts Experience in leading interdisciplinary research teams and collaborating with industry partnersStrong strategic, analytical, and communication skills, combined with a collaborative mindsetFamiliarity with state-of-the-art AI frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) is an advantage As part of a strategic collaboration between HSG and a leading company in the insurance industry, a joint AI Research Center is being established. The Center aims to advance applied research in Artificial Intelligence and to develop innovative solutions that drive the digital transformation of the insurance sector.To lead the university's contribution to this initiative, we are seeking an experienced and visionary individual to serve as Lab Lead of the Zurich AI Lab. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the academic research agenda, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and strengthen the bridge between academic excellence and industrial innovation.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.