Deadline: February 15, 2025
The Chair of Sustainability Management, led by Prof. Judith Walls at the Institute for Economy and the Environment (IWÖ-HSG), University of St. Gallen (HSG), is seeking a doctoral student to research corporate governance and leadership for environmental sustainability and transformation.
This PhD opportunity focus on:
- Corporate sustainability strategies
- Biodiversity and climate change transformation
- Circular and regenerative business practices
- Nature-based solutions
The selected candidate will collaborate with the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration (HWZ), and Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), while also supporting research and teaching at the Institute for Economy and the Environment (IWÖ-HSG).
Eligibility Criteria
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Corporate Governance, Organizational Behavior, Leadership Psychology, Environmental Psychology, or related social sciences (e.g., Social/Economic Geography, Social Ecology, Conservation Biodiversity)
- Strong research background with qualitative and/or quantitative research skills
- Passion for sustainability transformation and corporate leadership in environmental strategies
- Fluent in English (German proficiency is a plus)
- Excellent writing and analytical skills
Application Process
Submit via HSG’s online portal by February 15, 2025, including:
- Motivation letter (1–2 pages, addressed to Prof. Judith Walls)
- CV
- Academic transcripts (English or German)
- Writing sample (e.g., Master’s thesis excerpt or research article)
- Three reference letters or contact details of three referees
For further details please visit the IWÖ-HSG Website.
