Doctoral Researcher/PhD Student

Vor 4 Tagen

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland Universität zu Köln Vollzeit 38.000 € - 45.000 € pro Jahr

We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the most important employers in our region.

Our broad range of subjects, the dynamic development of our main research areas and our central location in Cologne

make us attractive for students and researchers from around the world. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in

science, technology, and administration.

IS3 works on highly interdisciplinary research, drawing from

data analytics, decision science, computer science, economics,

behavioural science, and machine learning to advance sustainable

smart energy and mobility markets.

YOUR TASKS

» Conduct research on Information Systems, in particular Smart

Energy and Mobility Systems, using quantitative methods such

as optimization, machine learning, and reinforcement learning

» Publish results in leading computer science, information sys-

tems, and management journals.

» Participation in general research activities within the Faculty of

Management, Economics and Social Sciences

» Participation in teaching activities with the focus of advanced

machine learning (3 in-person semester hours presence, plus

pre- and post-work)

YOUR PROFILE

» Master's degree in information systems, computer science,

business management, economics or an affiliated field

» Profound knowledge in quantitative research methods

» Profound knowledge in data science and machine learning

models as well as programming skills (esp. Python) are highly

desirable. Other programming skills (such as Julia, R, Rust, C)

are a plus

» Excellent English skills (GRE/GMAT/TOEFL/IELTS scores are

considered)

» German proficiency is a plus

» Reinforcement learning and mathematical programming back-

ground is helpful

WE OFFER

» Doctoral studies under the supervision of Prof Ketter

» A diverse working environment with equal opportunities

» Support in balancing work and family life

» Extensive advanced training opportunities

» Occupational health management offers

» Flexible working time models

» Opportunity to work remotely

The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and

diversity. Women will be considered preferentially in accordance

with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia

(Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also expressly wel-

come applications from all suitable candidates regardless of their

gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age,

sexual orientation and identity.

The position is available from 1 February 2026 on a part-time

basis (29,87 hours per week). The position is to be filled for a

fixed term until 31 January 2029. If the applicant meets the rele-

vant wage requirements and personal qualifications, the salary

is based on remuneration group 13 TV-L of the pay scale for the

German public sector.

Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications without

photo under: The reference number is

Wiss The application deadline is 15 December 2025.

For further inquiries, please contact Julius Kuhmann (kuhmann@

) or Professor Dr Wolf Ketter

) and take a look at our FAQs.

Doctoral Researcher/PhD Student (f/m/x)

Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences

Department of Information Systems for Sustainable Society (IS3) - Prof Dr Wolfgang Ketter

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