Research Assistant/Doctoral Student

Research Assistant/Doctoral Student (f/m/d) - Chair of Logistics and Services Management

Temporary, Part-time · Düsseldorf

General information

We are a dedicated team passionate about our work, focusing on projects within the logistics and services industry and addressing current supply chain management topics. Our research aims for publication in top international journals while providing practical solutions to industry challenges. We frequently collaborate with renowned scientists from national and international research institutes.

The Chair of Logistics and Services Management fosters a goal-oriented, collaborative atmosphere, supporting doctoral candidates in completing their thesis within a two- to three-year timeframe. We provide industry insights and the skills necessary for independent research project execution.

There are 2 positions to be filled as soon as possible.

Your mission

• You concentrate on research projects that are empirical in nature and address current challenges related to SCM, logistics and/or services management
• The central focus of your work is your dissertation project, which will include writing scientific papers for presentation at research conferences and publication in international journals
• You support the teaching of the Chair in the areas of SCM, logistics and/or services management across several WHU programs and supervise student theses
• We regard and shape your time at our Chair as an intensive self-guided learning phase that will benefit you in your future career
• You have the opportunity to develop new ideas and take responsibility for contributing to the future development of our Chair
• You may support the organization of a European research conference as a member of the organizational committee

Your profile

• Eager team player with strong analytical skills and a high level of initiative, and you derive pleasure from creative and conceptual work
• Completed (or soon-to-be-completed) management-related master's degree
• Proficiency in English in (academic) writing and spoken word (minimum C1-level)
• Experience or focus in SCM, logistics, and/or services management is beneficial but not required

What we offer

Academic Environment

WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management proudly maintains its standing as the highest-ranked institution for SCM research outside the United States, securing the #9 position in the 2022 SCM Journal List™. This accolade underscores WHU's ongoing dedication to scholarly excellence and its significant impact on the field. The prestigious ranking evaluates universities globally, considering their empirical supply chain management (SCM) research output from 2017 to 2021.

The Chair of Logistics and Services Management is part of the Supply Chain Management Group at WHU, which unites the independent chairs of International Business & Supply Management I (Lutz Kaufmann), International Business & Supply Management II (Felix Reimann), Logistics and Services Management (Carl Marcus Wallenburg), Logistics Management (Stefan Spinler), Operations Management (Liji Shen), Production Management (Arnd Huchzermeier), Sustainable Urban Transport (Arne Strauss), and assistant professors Marjolein Buisman and Jiachun Lu.

Furthermore, WHU has more than 50 faculty members in the fields of management, finance and accounting, economics, entrepreneurship and innovation, marketing and sales, and supply chain management. Research at WHU aims to adhere to three principles: quality, internationality, and relevance to business practice.

Work at the Chair

• Work remotely from any location in Germany, with regular meetings in Düsseldorf and Vallendar
• Presentation opportunities at international academic conferences
• Networking with leading companies and colleagues at WHU, one of Europe's premier business schools
• Supportive and motivated team fostering continuous learning and open dialogue
• Access to leading companies and data for research purposes
• Participation in seminars, doctoral colloquia, and international conferences
• Opportunities for flexible working conditions and international experiences

Application
Please apply through our website with the following materials:

• A concise cover letter detailing your background and motivation for pursuing a PhD (one page).
• Your up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.
• Transcript of records of all completed or current study programs.
• If available, a sample of academic work, such as your thesis or previous research projects undertaken as a student assistant or in a similar capacity.
• If available, letters of recommendation or employer's reference (Arbeitszeugnis) from prior employment (e.g., internships).

The application process includes (virtual) interviews with chair members and potentially a case study. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Contact

For inquiries about the position, please contact:

Professor Carl Marcus Wallenburg
Chairholder & Associate Dean Graduate Programs
email: wallenburg@whu.edu

For administrative queries, please contact:

Daniela Wempe-Jungemann
Personal Assistant at the Chair of Logistics and Services Management
email: daniela.wempe@whu.edu

About us

WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management is the leading private business school in Germany and is continuously ranked among the top business schools in Europe. On WHU's two campuses in Vallendar (near Koblenz) and Düsseldorf, faculty, students, and staff enjoy working in a stimulating international environment. The organizational culture combines an entrepreneurial attitude and international orientation with a strong sense of community and diversity and a high commitment to excellence.

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