Student Assistant — Research

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Assistant Professorship in Business Information Systems, especially Management of Generative & Agentic AI (75%, nontenure track))
Gallen and its School of Management are inviting applications for an Assistant Professorship (nontenure track) in the field of Business Information Systems, especially Management of Generative & Agentic AI / Business Administration. The triple accredited (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA) university offers a stimulating and well-equipped research environment with a large network ranging from start-ups and SMEs to large corporations for engaging in field studies.

We are seeking an excellent early-career scholar with a clear research focus at the intersection of management practices and AI technologies. The thematic focus of this position lies in the field of business information systems, especially management of Generative & Agentic AI within organizations. To be considered for this position, applicants should have completed (or be close to completing) a doctoral degree (PhD) in Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline. We expect the successful candidate to demonstrate strong potential for publishing in leading international journals (e.g., FT 50, VHB A+/A), influential books, or top-tier conferences, and to have established close links with relevant research and executive communities. The candidate should conduct internationally recognized research with a clear pipeline of high-quality publications and show methodological breadth across quantitative, qualitative, or design-oriented approaches – ideally including experimental research (lab, field, and online) and/or innovative computational or interdisciplinary methods.
The position requires teaching at all levels (Bachelor, Master, and ideally Executive Education), preferably in German and English, and the ability to design innovative and digital learning formats that bridge management and technology. data-driven decision-making, and AI management, with the goal of generating impact in both the
to students and have a significant impact on both theory and practice. has no prior knowledge of German, he or she will be expected to acquire a passive knowledge of the
We seek to fill the position as of 1 August 2026 or by mutual agreement. Björn Ambos, Dean of the School of Management
If the completion of the PhD is upcoming, candidates should provide a timeline (date
Manuel Ammann, online via at the latest by 15 December 2025.