Join a unique collaboration between the University of St. Gallen and HCM International to pursue your PhD in Compensation and Leaderhsip while gaining valuable exposure to practice.

What do we look for:

The Chair of Corporate Governance, Prof. Michèle F. Sutter-Rüdisser, at the  Institute of Law & Economics at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland, in collaboration with HCM International Ltd. is inviting applications for a PhD Position in Management. A specific focus of your PhD will be on Compensation and Leadership, a topic pursued in depth within the NICG-collaboration between the and HCM International Ltd.

 As member of both teams, your core tasks include: 

• To participate in innovative research and publication
• To contribute to and further develop projects with clients
• To develop and organize interesting partner activities within the Network for Innovative Corporate Governance ( www.nicg.net )
• To engage and support with our teaching activities

What we offer:

• We offer you a great working environment with a dedicated and supportive team, flat hierarchies and an entrepreneurial spirit
• A previous 3- to 6-months internship with HCM in Zurich (80-100%) will introduce you to the topics and bring you relevant practical expertise for your future research
• As part of the NICG-HCM team, you will have a high degree of research and project responsibility, and directly collaborate with our motivated and supportive experts, where you benefit from our experience and mentorship
• As a successful candidate you will enroll in the Graduate PhD Programme in Management at the University of St. Gallen
• You will be both part of the Institute of Law and Economics (ILEHSG) and the HCM International Ltd. Team

Your profile:

• You are passionate for the topic “Corporate Governance with a focus on Compensation and Leadership”
• You bring along an intellectual curiosity, an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for excellence and motivation for high quality research
• Your working style is independent and reliable, with strong analytical thinking and a goal-oriented approach
• You acquired (or about to complete) a Master's degree in business or a related field with excellent grades and gained initial practical experience through internships or professional experience
• You have good communication and presentation skills in German and English, preferably as a native speaker

Apply Now with your complete application including motivation letter, CV, reference letters, diplomas, and certificates in one document via email to Annina Deucher:

recruiting@hcm.com