Explore how digital innovation shapes the future of mobility as a PhD student at ZHAW and UZH. Work on high-impact research, publish internationally, and collaborate with leading industry partners.PhD Student in Digital Innovation Management 100 %School:School of Management and LawStarting date:May 1,(or by mutual agreement)Your roleYou are motivated to conduct high-level scientific research and to publish in high quality academic journals. The focus of the research will be in digital innovation management, particularly in the context of mobility. In addition to research and publication as per the PhD program, you will be involved in teaching activities as a teaching assistant and in applied research projects conducted with industry partners.This position is part of the DIZH bridge professorship between the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) and the University of Zurich (UZH). You will work on research projects aimed at understanding the strategies, processes and skills that enable firms to innovate in the digital economy, particularly in the areas of mobility and transportation. As a PhD Student, you will become part of the PhD program offered by the Graduate School of Business at the University of Zurich. You will conduct research under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Thierry Volery (ZHAW) and Prof. Dr. Anja Schulze (University of Zurich)Your profileA university graduate degree in Business Administration with a distinction (magna cum laude), Economics or a related fieldStrong analytical skillsExcellent oral/written communication skillsMotivation to work in an interdisciplinary team and across institutionsExperience in conducting empirical research (exemplified by a master thesis) is an assetWe look forward to receiving your application by March 15This is what we stand forZurich 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 ZHAW School of Management and Law (SML) is one of the largest business schools in Switzerland with around 9,500 students. It is the only university of applied sciences in the country that is included in renowned rankings published by the business newspaper "Financial Times" and is accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA - labels for high quality standards in teaching, research and further education. The internationally recognized bachelor's and master's degree programs, cooperative PhD programs and the numerous continuing education offerings are scientifically sound, interdisciplinary and practice oriented. The SML maintains numerous collaborations with over 190 selected partner universities worldwide.What you can expectWe 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