Doctoral Researcher Position in Sustainable Supply Chain Management
PhD position researching sustainable supply chain management at ETH Zurich.
Best for:Best for candidates with a strong master's in industrial engineering, economics or business administration and solid empirical research skills.
Overview
The Supply Chain Management Group at ETH Zurich's Department of Management, Technology, and Economics is seeking a doctoral researcher to study sustainable supply chains. The candidate will conduct quantitative and qualitative research, collaborate with industry partners, and analyse secondary data. Responsibilities also include supervising master’s theses, assisting with teaching, and engaging in community outreach. The PhD programme expects three high‑quality papers aimed at top‑tier journals. Successful applicants will work closely with Prof. Stephan Wagner and Dr. Christian Wagner in a dynamic, international research environment.
What you'll do
- Conduct doctoral research on sustainable supply chain issues using quantitative and qualitative methods
- Engage with industry partners and analyse secondary data sources
- Supervise master’s theses and provide teaching assistance
- Participate in community outreach and network with project partners
- Write research‑oriented papers for scholarly and practitioner journals
- Present research findings at international academic conferences
- Lead research meetings and coordinate project activities
Requirements
Degree required: Excellent Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Economics, Business Administration or a related field
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English (fluent); German (preferred)
Instruction: English
Publications: Dissertation expected to consist of three high‑quality papers for top‑tier journals
- Proficiency in statistical or econometric data analysis
- Experience with quantitative and qualitative research methods
- Strong written and oral English communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage research projects
- Teamwork and interpersonal skills
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-30 · open until filled
Prepare a single merged PDF that includes a cover letter, CV, contact details of two references, university transcripts with reference letters, and a sample of published research work. Title the file with your last and first name and the application date. Submit the PDF exclusively through the ETH Zurich online application portal. Email or postal submissions will not be considered.
- Cover letter
- CV
- Names and contact information of two references
- University transcripts and reference letters
- Representative published research work
Contact
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