PhD Student in Risk Management and Compliance 70%

• 10 September 2026
• 70%
• Indefinite duration
• Rotkreuz

Your tasks

• You write a thesis (monograph or research articles) in the field of risk management or compliance.
• You participate in practice-oriented research and consulting projects and write reports as well as publications.
• Monitoring student work completes your field of activity.
• You support the design, implementation, and evaluation of our continuing education offers.
• You have the opportunity to acquire initial experience in teaching.

Your profile

• You possess a very solid university degree (MSc/MA/MLaw) related to the subject, ideally obtained recently.
• Admission already obtained for a doctorate at a university is an advantage.
• You demonstrate an interest and, ideally, practical or scientific experience in the fields of risk management or compliance.
• Your proven specialist and methodological skills as well as your very good analytical abilities facilitate your integration.
• You possess excellent knowledge of German (at least C1) as well as confident communication in English.
• The position is aimed at people wishing to write their thesis within a structured qualification framework.

Our offer

• We offer you the possibility to write a thesis in an attractive working time model for doctoral students (ideally in connection with institute projects). Here you will find more information on the doctorate in the field of economics.
• You can expect interesting and responsible tasks in an innovative environment with flexible hours.
• Personal development offers in research, consulting, and teaching as well as an open, dynamic, and results-oriented organizational culture await you.
• Your modern workplace is located in the immediate vicinity of the station.

Specialized information

Prof. Dr Stefan Hunziker
Head of the Risk Management and Compliance Competence Center
T +41 41 757 67 54
stefan.hunziker@hslu.ch

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