Job Description

Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics

Associate/Full Professorship in Information Systems in Organizations 100 %

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The Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics of the University of Zurich invites applications for an

Associate/Full Professorship in Information Systems in Organizations

starting in (fall) 2026. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, and have an excellent record of academic achievements in the relevant field as well as strong teaching skills both at the undergraduate and the graduate levels.



The successful candidate isexpected to conduct research in any of (but not limited to) the following broard areas:



Process Science, Platforms, and Platform Ecosystems ERP-Systems, Decision Support Systems, Enterprise Architectures


These topics should be covered in the light of new technologies (AI, GenAI) and with a solid background in Computer Science. We expect candidates to be able to conduct design-oriented research that results in technical and socio-technical artifacts.



The performance evaluation will be undertaken in line with DORA and the Open Science Policy of the University of Zurich.



Through its educational and research objectives, the University of Zurich aims at attracting leading interna-tional researchers who are willing to contribute to its development and to strengthening its reputation as a future-oriented university with excellence in research, promotion of young researchers and innovative research-based teaching. The University of Zurich is an equal opportunity employer and in particular strives to increase the percentage of women in leading positions. Therefore, qualified female researchers are encouraged to apply.



Please submit your application including motivation letter, CV, publication list, research and teaching state-ment as well as a diversity and inclusion statement, and a list of references until October 26, 2025 here.



Documents should be addressed to Prof. Dr. Harald Gall; Dean of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics; University of Zurich; Switzerland.



Applications will be reviewed after October 26, 2025, and candidates applying by that date will be given priority. However, applications will be considered until the position is filled.

What we offer

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Work-Life Balance

Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing) Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH

Learning and Development

Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich

Food

Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution

Healthcare

Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ Free seasonal flu vaccinations Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower

Discounts

Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions Special conditions on hotel reservations

Conditions of Employment

Policies of the UZH Most UZH staff are employed according to public law

International Services

Support for people from outside Switzerland

Campuses

Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg

Location

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Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics

Binzmuhlestrasse, Zurich, Switzerland

Further information

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Questions about the job

Prof. Dr. Gerhard Schwabe

Working at UZH

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The University of Zurich offers a wide range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and 12 professional apprenticeship streams, Switzerland's largest university provides an inspiring working environment at the vanguard of research and education. Find out more about UZH as an employer!