Post-doctoral researcher; Maître-sse assistant-e in Marketing

Particular ité

We offer a challenging position in an exciting and dynamic work environment. You will have access to excellent infrastructure in an interdisciplinary surrounding. The position offers the possibility to do a habilitation as part of this role. It is limited to 2 years initially, with a performance-based extension of up to 5 years. The salary for this position will be determined based on your qualifications and experience.

The Department of Management of the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences (SES) at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher (Maître
· sse Assistant
· s) in Marketing with a focus on food related marketing. The position is funded by the Food Research and Innovation Center (FRIC) of the University of Fribourg and ed by Professor Dr. Olivier Furrer at the Department of Management.

• a cover letter specifying research interests, motivations and relevant qualifications
• a CV containing the names of two academic references
• transcripts of completed academic training
• a one-page summary of the Ph.D. thesis and the evaluation by your committee
• The evaluation of the applications will focus on the applicant’s academic background, fit for the project, and potential for academic success
• Please submit the application in a single PDF document

• Start date:
  
  April 2026, or to be agreed
• Contract duration: 2 years (with an option to extend to 5 years)
• Employment rate: 100; the salary is established according to the guidelines of the University of Fribourg
• The Department of Management:
  The Department of Management offers a supportive research environment characterized by interdisciplinary and innovative collaborations at the interface of management, marketing, finances, and international business. Located in Switzerland in the heart of Europe, and renowned for its rigorous training and research, the University of Fribourg provides an excellent foundation for advancing a rewarding academic career
• The FRIC:
  Food Research and Innovation Center at the University of Fribourg, short FRIC, carries out research, teaching, and continuing education activities and provides services in food science in an interdisciplinary and independent manner. The Food Centre is an academic and interdisciplinary platform for food science at the University of Fribourg, focusing on the sustainable use of raw materials in agriculture, research into new foodstuffs and sustainable food production, the role of the consumer, interactions of food and nutrition with mental and physical health

• Interests:
  You are motivated and passionate about research at the intersection of marketing and food science. You work independently, while also thriving in an inter- and transdisciplinary team. You feel confident leading project components and conducting workshops and outreach activities based on the research outcomes
• Skills:
  
  You are proficient in quantitative methods of data collection and analysis in the social sciences and have experience analyzing data in R or Python. Experience with qualitative methods and/or physiological data represents an additional asset
• Education:
  
  You have obtained a PhD in marketing, management, or a closely related field
• Languages:
  
  You are proficient in English; good knowledge French is considered an additional asset

autre:
English

01.04.2026

Prof. Dr. Olivier Furrer

01.03.2026

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