Research Assistant 70 %

Research Assistant 70 %

Aufgaben

• Supporting high-quality research in the fields of corporate purpose, strategic management and practice, and crisis readiness and resilience
• Support research publications in leading academic journals and practitioner outlets
• Supporting strategic collaborations between academia and global business
• Collaboration in the acquisition and implementation of funded research and development projects with partners from the industry and the public sector
• Proactively enhancing the center’s visibility and presence across multiple channels (social media, website, classical media)
• Collaboration in the development and implementation of academic and executives focused offerings

Anforderungen

For this exciting position you have completed a master’s degree in strategic and international management, Business Administration or Marketing. The position requires practical and/or academic experience as well as an understanding and interest in the fields of Corporate Purpose, International Strategic Management and Resilience. We are looking for a proactive and versatile individual to join our team at the intersection of research, business practice, and education.

As an ideal candidate you will bring:

• A hands-on approach and the ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.
• Practical experience with project management and digital communication.
• Strong writing skills in English and German, with a talent for clear, engaging communication, tailored to diverse audiences.
• A genuine interest in qualitative research, such as case studies, and their application 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 a dynamic, intercultural and 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. The position will offer you the opportunity to strengthen and develop your academic and professional profile.

Ausbildung

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Benefits

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: