PhD opportunity in Business Administration with a focus on leader self-disclosure of flaws

The University of Zurich seeks a PhD candidate in Business Administration to research how leader diversity affects the self-disclosure of flaws in the workplace.

This position is based within the Center for Leadership in the Future of Work at the University of Zurich. The successful candidate will lead a research project investigating the impact of leader diversity on the willingness of managers to admit mistakes and vulnerabilities in professional settings.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute research studies, aiming for publication in leading academic journals focused on organizational behavior and human resource management.
• Support the teaching of courses related to organizational behavior, human resource management, and general management.
• Mentor and supervise both undergraduate and graduate students.
• Participate in science communication activities organized by the Center for Leadership in the Future of Work.

Requirements

• Hold an excellent Master’s degree or equivalent in Business, Psychology, or a closely related discipline.
• Have completed coursework in organizational behavior, industrial/organizational psychology, or social psychology.
• Demonstrate excellent proficiency in both spoken and written English.
• Possess a strong grasp of quantitative methodologies, including experimental design and statistical analysis.
• Be proficient in statistical software such as R, Mplus, Stata, or SPSS.
• Show strong technical competence with Microsoft Office applications.
• Exhibit a genuine passion for academic research.
• Work effectively in a team environment with a collaborative attitude.

Nice to have

• Experience with qualitative or mixed-methods approaches, or a strong desire to learn these techniques.
• Basic coding abilities.
• Prior experience in research roles, such as serving as a research assistant during previous studies.
• An interest in science communication, particularly regarding research with practical applications.

What the company offers

• Access to a comprehensive package of employee benefits and attractive offers.

About the company

The University of Zurich stands as Switzerland’s largest higher education institution, employing approximately 10,000 staff members. It provides a dynamic and inspiring work environment grounded in cutting-edge research and high-quality education.

• The institution is recognized as the largest university in Switzerland.
• The workplace fosters an environment dedicated to advanced research and top-tier educational standards.

How to apply

Application language: English