Research Associate in the Department of Strategy and Leadership 80-100 %

As a research associate at the Strategy and Leadership unit, you possess a profound understanding of the subject areas of strategic management and leadership. The focus of your activity is the research and knowledge transfer of strategy and leadership as factors for the sustainable success of organizations. Complement our team with your knowledge and your experience! Research Associate in the Department of Strategy and Leadership 80-100 % Department: School of Management and Law Start date: immediately or by arrangement Tasks * Participation in research and service projects * Participation in the acquisition of third-party funds (Innosuisse, SNF) * Knowledge transfer in Bachelor's degree programs and continuing education (CAS) * Support of Bachelor's and diploma theses * Creation of scientific publications, expert opinions and reports Profile * Completed university degree (Master) in economics or social sciences in the field of strategic management and/or leadership * Clear motivation to undertake a doctorate at a university (we will support you in pursuing your doctoral project) * Several years of relevant professional or practical experience in areas such as strategy, leadership, organizational development, transformation, consulting or comparable functions * Strong interest in scientifically reflecting, systematizing and further developing practical issues * Ability and willingness to combine practical and research perspectives - especially in teaching and in applied research * Enjoyment of research-based, practice-oriented teaching as well as cooperation with students and external practical partners * Didactic qualification or willingness to obtain this * Very good German and English skills Submission will be accepted exclusively via the online form until 18 October 2026. The online initial interviews are scheduled from 26 to 28 October 2026. Who we are The [ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften](< >) is one of the largest multi-disciplinary universities of applied sciences in Switzerland with over 14,000 students and over 11,000 continuing education participants as well as around 3,700 employees. The [ZHAW School of Management and Law (SML)](< >) is one of the leading business schools in Switzerland with internationally recognized Bachelor's and Master's degree programs as well as cooperative doctoral programs, a demand-oriented and established continuing education offering as well as innovative research and development projects. As the first business department of a Swiss university of applied sciences, the SML meets the high standards of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and thus belongs to the best 800 business schools worldwide. ZHAW is committed to gender-mixed and diverse teams to promote equality, diversity and innovation. What we offer We offer university-appropriate working and employment conditions and actively promote the personnel development of our employees and managers. A detailed description of the benefits can be found on the [Arbeiten an der ZHAW](< >) page. Here are the most important key points: Contact[Dr. Michael Stadler](< >) Head of Strategy and Leadership unit Franziska Trebus HR Branding & Recruiting Manager j4id10429392jm j4it1041jm j4iy26jm