Lehrstuhl Für Betriebswirtschaftslehre Mit

The **University of Passau** owes its strong visibility and good repute to excellent research,
innovative teaching and its tight-knit international academic networks. Some 12,000 students
from 100 countries and more than 1,300 staff study and work on our University campus, which
is located a stone’s throw from the historical Old Town of Passau and combines state-of-the
- art technical infrastructure with award-winning architecture. Internationally successful high
- tech companies and a vibrant start-up scene, coupled with a rich culture and Lower Bavarian
traditions, give Passau and the surrounding area a special appeal that makes it a great place
to live and work.

The **Chair of Organisation, Technology Management and Entrepreneurship** (Professor
Carolin Häussler) and the **Research Training Group “Digital Platform Ecosystems” (DPE)**

**Doctoral Researcher**

to start at the earliest convenience.

This is a 75% full-time equivalent position, based on a fixed-term contract valid for a period of
three years, with the option of renewal. Remuneration is in accordance with pay grade E13 of
the German public-sector collective agreement, TV-L; salary step dependent on qualifications
and experience.***

**What we seek**
- You are a highly motivated master’s graduate with an excellent degree in business

administration, economics, information systems or a related field of study. Preliminary
part-time employment up to 0.5 full-time equivalent in line with pay grade E12 TV-L

thesis. Please contact us for details.
- Very good analytical skills and keen interest in questions related to the dynamics of

digital platforms and their actors’ innovation activities.
- Willingness to approach complex practical problems with analytical methods and to

learn or deepen new methods. Initial experience with empirical-quantitative research
methods would be advantageous.
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- Willingness to conduct interdisciplinary research as a member of the DFG-funded
- Ability to work in a team, open-mindedness, and the motivation to work on a research

project independently, diligently and under pressure.
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- Excellent spoken and written English language skills. Knowledge of German would be

advantageous but is not a requirement.

**What we offer**
- The opportunity to pursue doctoral study at a renowned German university, and as part

of a strong team with recognised research activities at the highest international level

- Membership in the interdisciplinary Research Training Group 2720 Digital Platform

Foundation (DFG).
- Individual and structured doctoral program in the graduate school DPE at top

international level with fully financed course program and stay abroad, co-supervision
by international scholars, etc.
- Regular participation in international conferences and integration into an international

research network as well as participation in the discourse on digital platforms.
- Excellent infrastructure and on one of the most beautiful university campuses in

Germany.
The University of Passau wishes to increase the proportion of its female staff and expressly

given preference over non-disabled applicants who do not otherwise have statutory
preferential status if their overall personal aptitudes, skills and qualifications are equal.

If you have any further questions about this position, please contact Professor Carolin Häussler

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