Job Description

PhD Researcher Zurich AI Lab (m/w/d)

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100 % (unbefristet by 01.01.2026 until 31.12.2028)

Your tasks

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Conduct independent and collaborative research in the field of business model innovation in the age of gen AI Contribute to the development and implementation of research projects within the AI Research Center Publish results in leading scientific journals and present findings at international conferences Publish results in other outlets (e.g. leading newspapers) and disseminate results to the broader public Help to position the lab as a thought leader in AI and business innovation in the insurance industry Collaborate with academic peers, supervisors, and industry partners within the Lab's joint research framework Participate in seminars, workshops, and interdisciplinary activities of the research center

Your profile

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Completed university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Business Administration, Computer Science, Data science, Artificial Intelligence, Business Informatics, or a related field, with excellent academic results Strong interest in research at the intersection of AI, business innovation, and strategy 2-3 years of professional experience in consulting or a comparable analytical or strategic environment is an advantage Interest or background in the insurance or financial services industry is desirable Exceptional analytical and conceptual abilities, combined with an enthusiasm for scientific research; initial research experience (e.g., through a master's thesis) is beneficial Strong sense of responsibility, organizational talent, initiative, and flexibility Very good proficiency in both German and English (spoken and written) Familiarity with programming languages and frameworks such as Python, PyTorch, or TensorFlow is an advantage Fulfillment of the formal admission requirements for doctoral studies at the University of St. Gallen (minimum GPA of 5.0 [Switzerland] or 2.0 [Germany], and eligibility for PhD admission at the home university)

As part of a strategic collaboration between the University of St. Gallen (HSG) and Zurich Insurance, a joint AI Research Lab is being established. The lab aims to advance research at the intersection of business model innovation in the age of gen AI and to develop innovative solutions that drive the digital transformation of the insurance sector.

To strengthen the university's research contribution to this initiative, we are seeking a PhD Researcher to join the Zurich AI Lab. This position offers an excellent opportunity to pursue original research at the intersection of AI, business, and insurance, contribute to high-impact academic publications, and actively collaborate within an interdisciplinary and industry-connected research environment. International applications are especially welcomed.


We are looking forward to your online-application stating the

job ID

2629

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Inspirational Work Environment

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Executive Education

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Family & Career

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Equal Opportunities

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Fit and Healthy

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Further information on working at the HSG can be found here.

For job-related questions

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Karolin Frankenberger


Maximilian Muller

Your place of work

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University of St.Gallen

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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.

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