AT SAP, YOU CAN IMPACT THE WAY BUSINESS IS RUN

Speculative Application: PhD Candidate with

SAP Research Switzerland

LOCATION Do you demand the best from your professional career? Are you inspired by excellence? At
Any Location, ,Switzerland SAP, you will have the power to make a real impact. As the global market leader for business
software, SAP helps companies and organizations in more than 25 industries to run better.
WORK AREA
Software - Research
PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

EXPECTED TRAVEL Are you looking for a PhD position in applied research? Would you like to work in a dynamic and
0% - 30%
international environment? Do you have high expectations for your career and need a strong
partner for meeting them?
CAREER STATUS
Graduate
...Then apply at SAP Research Switzerland! With us you have the great chance to jumpstart
EMPLOYMENT TYPE your career.
Limited Part Time
As a part of SAP (Switzerland) Inc., SAP Research offers PhD students the opportunity to work
CONTACT INFORMATION in innovative and applied research projects. SAP Research is a worldwide organization with
Mrs. Lueber (National: 0800 558 676 or currently 17 locations. In Switzerland, SAP Research has a close cooperation with world class
International: +41 58 871 6013)
universities such as the ETH Zürich and the University of St. Gallen (HSG). As a PhD
candidate, you will be supervised by experienced colleagues and a professor from one of the
REFERENCE CODE
CH-54920044-EN-12-003
Swiss universities. The topic of your PhD thesis will be directly related to our research projects,
and you will be an important member of our research team. Your PhD with us will be an ideal
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION combination of scientific excellence and industrial impact, and it will be the basis for your
Duration of employment: 3 years; ongoing personal career success story.

Did we raise your interest? Then take this opportunity and apply today!

EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS

What is SAP expecting from you?

- Passion for the IT industry.
- High motivation and commitment.
- Initiative and willingness to learn and improve on a daily basis.
- Taking the responsibility for planning and executing challenging tasks.

What can you expect from SAP?

- Hands-on PhD program in a given time frame.
- A dynamic and cutting-edge working environment of a globally acting enterprise.
- Great international work experience.
- Flexible working hours.
- Highly competitive salary.
- Extensive opportunities to develop with SAP for your future career.

Please note that SAP only accepts applications submitted via our online recruiting system. Individuals with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation in
the job application process should contact HR Direct (Americas: hrdirectamericas@sap.com, APJ: hrdirectapj@sap.com, EMEA: careers@sap.com)
AT SAP, YOU CAN IMPACT THE WAY BUSINESS IS RUN

Speculative Application: PhD Candidate with

SAP Research Switzerland

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

University Degree (Diploma or Master) in computer science, information systems or business

administration with excellent grades.
Qualifications in some of the following areas
- Strong software development skills in one or more programming languages (Java, C, C++,
C#, ABAP).
- Strong theoretic background and practical experience in internet technologies, distributed
systems, database systems, data modeling, machine learning, or UI design .
- Strong theoretic background and practical experience in economics: business process
management, accounting, supply chain management or innovation management.

Good knowledge of standard MS office applications.

Strong organizational, communication, presentation, and team working skills.
Fluency in English (verbal and written) is mandatory.
Language skills in German are a plus, but not a must.

Please describe in your cover letter your professional and educational background and mention
your desired starting date. Your set of application documents should also contain a tabular CV,
copies of the obtained degrees and (if available) copies of your references from former
employers (e.g. internships).

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT www.sap.com/careers/switzerland

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To harness the power of innovation, SAP invests in the development of its diverse employees.
We aspire to leverage the qualities and appreciate the unique competencies that each person
brings to the company.

Please note that SAP only accepts applications submitted via our online recruiting system. Individuals with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation in
the job application process should contact HR Direct (Americas: hrdirectamericas@sap.com, APJ: hrdirectapj@sap.com, EMEA: careers@sap.com)