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Two PhD Positions in Entrepreneurial Finance and Junior Stock Exchanges University of St.Gallen in Switzerland
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Finance
Funding
Three-year project funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF). The post is a 100% PhD position running from 01.01.2027 until 31.12.2029; no stipend amount or tuition details are stated.
Country
Switzerland
University
University of St. Gallen
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Two PhD positions are available at the Institute of Technology Management (ITEM-HSG), University of St.Gallen, in a three-year SNSF-funded project on entrepreneurial finance and junior stock exchanges. The project, titled “Bridging the Scale-up Funding Gap: The Design, Attractiveness, and Outcomes of Junior Stock Exchange Markets,” examines how junior stock exchanges help high-growth ventures access public capital.
The research agenda spans exchange design, listing decisions, IPO fundraising, and ecosystem effects. The selected PhD researchers will participate in all stages of the project, including study design, data collection, econometric analysis, and publication. They will also collaborate closely, share data infrastructure, present at international conferences, and engage with practitioners and policymakers.
Applicants should be eligible to enroll in the PhD Programme in Management (PMA) at the University of St.Gallen and should hold an outstanding Master's degree in finance, management, entrepreneurship, economics, or a related field. Strong analytical and econometric skills are expected, and experience with archival data sources such as Refinitiv or PitchBook is a plus. Skills in R, Stata, or Python are advantageous, as are experimental or survey-based methods. Excellent English is required; German is helpful but not mandatory.
The position is based at the University of St.Gallen in Switzerland and is a 100% appointment running from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029. The project is funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF). No specific stipend amount is stated in the post.
To apply, submit a single PDF with your CV, a one-page motivation letter, transcripts of your Bachelor's and Master's grades, and an example of academic writing such as your Master's thesis. Applications are reviewed immediately and accepted until the positions are filled. Please include job ID 2838 in your online application.
Supervisors mentioned: Prof. Dr. Petrit Ademi (Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurial Finance) and Prof. Dr. Dietmar Grichnik (Full Professor, Director and Vice President).
Funding details
Three-year project funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF). The post is a 100% PhD position running from 01.01.2027 until 31.12.2029; no stipend amount or tuition details are stated.
What's required
Outstanding Master's degree in finance, management, entrepreneurship, economics, or a related field; enrollment in the PhD Programme in Management at the University of St.Gallen; strong interest in entrepreneurial finance, institutions, decision-making processes, high-growth ventures, IPOs, and capital markets; strong analytical and econometric skills; experience with archival data is a plus; experience with experimental or survey-based methods is a plus; programming and statistical software skills such as R, Stata, or Python are an advantage; excellent English required; German is an asset but not required; ability to work independently and collaboratively in international teams; prior research or practical experience in venture capital, investment banking, or the start-up/scale-up ecosystem is a plus.
How to apply
Upload a single PDF containing your CV, one-page motivation letter, transcripts of Bachelor's and Master's grades, and an example of academic writing such as a Master's thesis. Submit the online application and state job ID 2838.
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