Job Description

Particularite


The international institute of management in technology (iimt) at the University of Fribourg is a leading
Swiss centre of excellence in management and technology. Committed to delivering outstanding
education and research, we empower future leaders and entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills
to drive and transform organisations. Our executive business education programmes (EMBA, DAS, CAS)
combine academic rigor with practical, real-world application to create lasting impact.

Contract duration: The initial contract is 1 year. The contract is then renewed for 2 x 2 years. The
maximum funding period is 5 years


Application Documents

1. Letter of motivation (cover letter)
2. Curriculum vitae
3. (Intermediate) grade reports for MA and BA degrees
4. Copy of your MA thesis or other research-oriented outputs (e.g., BA thesis, seminar papers)



Domaine d'activite

PhD Studies: As a PhD student, you will be enrolled in the Doctoral Program at the Faculty of

Management, Economics, and Social Sciences at the University of Fribourg. 50 of your time will
be dedicated to your doctoral studies and thesis, under the guidance of your supervisor, Prof. Dr.
Stephan Nuesch.

Teaching, Mentoring and Course Support: As a member of the iimt team, you will support and

mentor both Master's and executive education students. This includes (co-)teaching lectures,
supervising Master's theses, and assisting with the organization of executive education courses.

Exigences


We are seeking highly motivated candidates for a PhD position who meet the following qualifications:

Education: A master's degree in business administration or a related field (e.g., management,

innovation management, HRM, technology management, finance, IT). Early applications are
welcome, even several months prior to graduation.

Research & Teaching Passion: A strong interest in both academic research and teaching.


Language Skills: Fluent in English and proficient in French and/or German, with good passive

comprehension of the other language.

Research Interests: Interest in at least one of the following areas:

o Digital business models
o Top management teams and digital innovation
o Artificial intelligence
o Technology management
o Strategic human resource management

Exigences linguistiques



autre: English


Date d'entree en fonction:

01.02.2026 ou date a convenir

Renseignements:

Prof. Dr. Stephan Nuesch

T: +41 26 300 84 37

stephan.nueesch@unifr.ch


Date limite de reception des offres:

31.01.2026





Please submit the following materials as a single PDF to iimt@unifr.ch.