Research Associate

The Zeppelin University (ZU) in Friedrichshafen on Lake Constance is a state-recognized university under private sponsorship offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in the fields of economics, culture, and politics. It is committed to interdisciplinarity, internationality, and individuality in research and teaching.

We are currently looking to fill the following position, initially for three years (with the possibility of extension), at the Chair of Marketing (100% or based on mutual agreement) as soon as possible.

**Research Associate / Post-Doc (M/F/x) at the Chair of Marketing**

The Chair of Marketing has been held by Prof. Dr. Martin Paul Fritze since September 2023. The focus of the chair is on empirical-quantitative consumer behavior research. Professor Fritze primarily works experimentally in the fields of consumer psychology, branding, and marketing management, but he pursues an interdisciplinary research approach both thematically and methodologically.
A particular emphasis is placed on the transformative processes that mediate between digital and physical consumption and life worlds, as well as their effects on business models, consumers, and the environment.

Your tasks
- Conducting research projects with the aim of publishing research results in top-tier international journals
- Participation in teaching and research activities, such as supervising thesis work, conducting exercises or seminars
- Assisting with the organization, setup, and general administration of the chair

**Profile**:

- Excellent academic qualifications (Ph.D. or nearing completion), preferably in business management, economics, psychology or philosophy
- Knowledge, and more importantly, a strong interest in the field of marketing, especially in the area of consumer behavior research
- Problem-solving skills, along with a high degree of self-motivation and self-organization
- An international orientation and very good English language skills, knowledge of the German language is an advantage

What we offer
We offer you an enriching and challenging role in an innovative work and learning environment, alongside over 230 exceptional and dedicated colleagues, as well as 800 knowledge-hungry students.
- Opportunity for habilitation and developing a research profile at a dynamic and ambitious chair
- Access to and participation in an international network
- Intensive supervision for your research projects
- Attendance at national and international conferences
- Opportunity for research stays at leading international universities
- Engagement with companies and the possibility to collaborate on practical projects

Additional benefits:

- Flexible working hours for better work-life balance
- Possibility of remote work
- Support for company pension plans
- Participation in the company fitness program Wellpass
- “Deutschlandticket” (train ticket valid everywhere in Germany) as job ticket, subsidized by the university
- Nursery subsidies
- JobRad (bicycle leasing program)
- Corporate Benefits program
- Company outings, Christmas parties, summer festivals

Zeppelin Universität is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants with disabilities will be given priority. Zeppelin Universität supports the compatibility of family and work and promotes gender equality.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.