Doctoral Researcher Position in Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Join a dynamic team researching social sustainability in supply chains.
Best for:Best for motivated researchers with a strong background in empirical methods and data analysis.
Overview
The Supply Chain Management Group at ETH Zurich is seeking a PhD candidate to explore sustainable practices within global supply chains. This role involves conducting both quantitative and qualitative research, engaging with industry partners, and analyzing secondary data. The successful applicant will collaborate closely with faculty and senior researchers, contributing to a project focused on social sustainability issues. Candidates are expected to produce a dissertation consisting of three high-quality papers aimed at top-tier journals.
What you'll do
- Conduct doctoral research on social sustainability issues in supply chains.
- Engage with industry partners to gather relevant data.
- Analyze secondary data using quantitative and qualitative methods.
- Supervise master's theses and assist with teaching activities.
- Participate in community outreach initiatives.
- Write research-oriented papers for academic and practitioner journals.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; proficiency required
Instruction: English
Publications: Dissertation expected to consist of three high-quality papers intended for submission to top-tier journals
- Strong background in empirical methods and data analysis
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
- Ability to work independently and proactively
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Open to all nationalities
- Must hold a relevant master's degree
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-30 · open until filled
Applications must be submitted through the ETH Zurich online portal. Prepare a single merged PDF document with your last name, first name, and application date. Include a cover letter, CV, references, transcripts, and any representative research work.
- Cover letter
- CV
- Contact information of two references
- University transcripts
- Representative published research work
Contact
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