Postdoctoral Researcher (100%) Digital Transformation and Digital Business

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With us, you deliver top performance and test your skills against the best.
Start Date At the earliest possible date or by arrangement
Employment Relationship 100%, fixed-term 3 years
Institution / Workplace Institute of Information Systems (IWI) Bern
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop an independent and internationally visible research profile in digital transformation and digital business
• Design, conduct and lead rigorous empirical research with the aim of publishing in leading journals
• Take on teaching responsibilities at Bachelor and Master levels
• Engage actively in the international research community
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary and international team
• Contribute to the acquisition of competitive third-party research funding

YOUR PROFILE

• Above-average doctoral degree (PhD) in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, Economics, Psychology or a related field
• Strong publication record or clear publication potential
• Interest in digital transformation, digital business and digital value creation
• Solid command of empirical and/or design-science research methods
• Excellent English language skills
• German skills or willingness to acquire them are an advantage

WHAT WE OFFER

• Excellent environment for developing an internationally visible research profile
• Strong support for publishing in top-tier journals
• Close mentoring and collaboration opportunities
• Integration into the international Information Systems community
• State-of-the-art research infrastructure
• Attractive salary according to cantonal regulations
• Outstanding quality of life in Bern, Switzerland
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Your Benefits

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Strong research infrastructure and international network
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International reputation
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Collaborative environment and ambitious team
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Individual career support
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Your Benefits

  • Strong research infrastructure and international network
  • International reputation
  • Collaborative environment and ambitious team
  • Individual career support

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Application and Contact

Please submit your application (cover letter, CV, publication list, certificates and references) in English or German by 9 August 2026 to: team.executive.iwi@unibe.ch

Questions about the position?

Prof. Dr. Christian Matt
christian.matt@unibe.ch

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team.executive.iwi@unibe.ch

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