A 100% doctoral assistant position

Research and Teaching Assistant full position at GSEM Institute of Management

Organizational entity
GSEM Faculty of Economics and Management
Section/Division
GSEM research and teaching
Function
Assistant (A2)
Function code
A2
Maximum class
8
Body
Assistant - assistant master
Activity rate
100%
Workplace
Uni Mail
Registration deadline
03-31-2024
Reference
5473
Attachments)
 specifications_IOM.pdf
(PDF , 61.72kb)

Job Description
The Faculty of Economics and Management - GSEM of the University of Geneva is looking for a full-time doctoral
assistant for its Institute of Management (IoM) .
The Management Institute has more than 30 researchers in the main areas of management. The candidate will join
Professor Raisch's team to carry out research related to the implications of artificial intelligence within organizations
and society. The results of their research are published in leading academic journals and are becoming increasingly
well known. The doctoral assistant will therefore be required to collaborate in research, but also in the development of
Master's and MBA courses and in the supervision of students.
The successful candidate will have to enroll in the doctoral program in management at the Faculty of Economics and
Management - GSEM and write a doctoral thesis under the supervision of Professor Raisch as well as participate in
various research projects .
Furthermore, as a doctoral assistant, he/she will have to provide support for the professor's teaching activities and
supervise bachelor's and master's level courses. These tasks involve, for example, leading certain tutorials, preparing
questions and correcting exams as well as supervising master's theses.
The successful candidate will be hired for an initial period of 2 years, renewable. The doctoral assistant position has a
maximum duration of 5 years. The first 3 months constitute a trial period during which both parties can terminate the
employment contract with one month's notice. This is a full-time position with a base salary of approx. CHF 67,678
gross annually.
Title and skills required
 Master's degree in management or a closely related field;
 Strong analytical skills, excellent communication skills, great intellectual curiosity, self-discipline and
initiative to successfully complete a doctoral thesis;
 Professional experience within a company or other organization;
 Knowledge of using R-type statistical programs and/or programming skills (e.g. Python) would be an
asset;
 Excellent command of English (oral and written). Knowledge of French would be an asset.
Input function
August 1, 2024 or date to be agreed.
Contact
Applications will be evaluated on an ongoing basis. For more details on the position, you can send an email to
Professor Raisch (Sebastian.Raisch@unige.ch)
Further information
Applications
Applications must be sent to us exclusively via the link below (see Apply now). The last deadline for submitting
applications is March 31, 2024, midnight, Geneva time . The files must include:
 A cover letter in English describing the reasons why the candidate wishes to apply for this position and
pursue a doctoral thesis in management at GSEM;
 A detailed CV;
 Copies of Bachelor's and Master's diplomas with transcripts;

Job description
The Geneva School of Economics and Management (GSEM) of the University of Geneva, one of Europe's leading
Universities in the beautiful Swiss city of Geneva, is opening a Research and Teaching Assistant full position for
the Institute of Management (IoM).
The Institute of Management includes more than 30 researchers in the core areas of management. The selected
candidate will join Professor Raisch's team which conducts research on artificial intelligence's implications for
organizations and society. Their work is regularly published in the leading international academic journals and has
received important recognitions. The selected candidate will collaborate closely with the team on their research as
well as on designing the award-winning Master and MBA courses and coaching GSEM students.
The successful candidate is expected to enroll in GSEM's PhD in Management and write a doctoral thesis under the
supervision of Professor Sebastian Raisch. Participation in research projects will also be required.
In addition, the selected candidate will be the Teaching Assistant for various courses, both at Bachelor and Master
levels. The tasks involve, for instance, running tutorials, preparing exam questions, grading exams, and supervising
Master theses.
The chosen candidate will be hired on a 2-year renewable contract. The position has a maximum duration span of 5
years. The first 3 months are a probationary period during which both parties can terminate the working agreement
with a 1-month notice period. It is a 100% assignment with a starting gross annual salary of ca. CHF 67,678.
Job qualifications & requirements
 Master's degree in management or in a closely related field.
 Outstanding analytical abilities, strong communication skills, exceptional intellectual curiosity, self-
discipline and the proactiveness to complete a doctoral thesis.
 Some prior working experience in companies or organizations.
 Some experience with statistical programs (such as R) and/or programming skills (such as Python)
would be helpful.
 Excellent English language skills (both oral and written). French knowledge would be an asset, but it is
not a requirement.
Starting Date
August 1 st , 2024, or date to be agreed upon.
Applications
Applications with the following documents must be submitted exclusively online by clicking 'Postuler/ Apply
now' before March 31st, 2024, midnight, Geneva time :
 Cover Letter explaining the motivation for applying to this position.
 A detailed CV;
 Copies of Bachelor and Master degrees (with grades);
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. For further inquiries about the position, please do not hesitate to
contact Professor Raisch (Sebastian.Raisch@unige.ch)

The University of Geneva offers motivating conditions of engagement in a stimulating work environment. By joining
us, you will have the opportunity to highlight your skills as well as your personality and actively contribute to the
influence of an Institution founded in 1559.
From a perspective of parity, the University encourages applications from the under-represented sex.