Research Assistant 80 - 100 %

School:

School of Management and Law

Starting date:

Immediately or by mutual agreement. The employment of Scientific Assistants is initially limited to 1 year, with the option for extension.

Your role

• Managing and coordinating the development and execution of different education programs in the areas of international relations and technology management.
• Proactively enhancing the center's visibility and presence across multiple channels (social media, website, classical media)
• Supporting innovative research and consulting projects as with academic and industry partners
• Collaboration in the acquisition and implementation of funded applied research and development projects with partners from the industry and the public sector
• Collaboration in the development and implementation of academic and practitioner focused courses

Your profile

For this exciting position you have completed a Bachelor Degree in Economics, Business Administration or International Relations. The position requires practical and/or academic experience as well as an understanding and interest in the fields of International Business, International Relations & Economics. We are looking for a proactive and versatile individual to join our team at the intersection of research and education. As an ideal candidate you will bring:

• A hands-on approach and the ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic environment
• Strong writing skills in English and German, with a talent for clear, engaging communication, tailored to diverse audiences.
• A genuine interest in research and its applications in education.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Experience collaborating in international, multidisciplinary settings.

If you're a team player with curiosity, creativity, and a passion for impactful work, we'd love to hear from you. The position will offer you the opportunity to work in an dynamic, intercultural and very diverse work environment. You will work with international partner institutions and across the university and become part of strong team which thrives to achieve great things together.

This is what we stand for

Zurich University of Applied Sciences ZHAW is one of Switzerland's largest multidisciplinary universities of applied sciences, with over 14'000 students and 3'400 faculty and staff.
ZHAW is committed to gender-mixed and diverse teams in order to promote equality, diversity and innovation.
The School of Management and Law is one of the leading business schools in Switzerland with internationally recognized Bachelor's and Master's degree programs as well as cooperative PhD programs, well-established continuing education programs that are needs based, and innovative research and development projects. As the first business school of a Swiss university of applied sciences, the SML meets the high standards of the two Accreditation bodies: AACSB as well as EQUIS, making it one of the top 300 business schools in the world.
The International Management Institute is part of the Department of International Business. We focus on the effects of globalization and the challenges of international business activities.
The Center for Global Competitiveness as part of the International Management Institute is a young and dynamic research center, which provides cutting edge research studies as well as modern and engaging teaching in the fields of global economics and international relations. It also offers various executive education programs and actively advises public and private actors.

What you can expect

We offer working conditions and terms of employment commensurate with higher education institutions and actively promote personal development for staff in leadership and non-leadership positions. A detailed description of advantages and benefits can be found at Working at the ZHAW. The main points are listed below:

Contact

Prof. Dr. Florian KellerHead of Center for Global Competitiveness

Tanja SchmidRecruiting Manager