Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter (m/w/d) / Doctoral Candidate and Research Associate (m/f/d)

The Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt (KU) is a non-state university under church sponsorship, recognized by the Free State of Bavaria. We are distinguished by excellent research, international orientation, outstanding teaching, and ideal study conditions. With eight faculties, we offer a wide range of academic disciplines to our 5,000 students. We employ 900 staff members of various religious and ideological backgrounds. Based on a Christian view of humanity, KU is a committed university that promotes a culture of academic and educational responsibility.

The Chair of Business Administration, Innovation and Creativity at the WFI - Ingolstadt School of Management invites applications for a part-time position (75%) as

Doctoral Candidate and Research Associate (m/f/d)

to be filled as soon as possible for an initial limited period of three years. Further extension is possible. The place of work is Ingolstadt. Provided that the requirements are met, remuneration in the private-law employment relationship will be according to the pay grade E 13 TV-L.

The selected candidate is expected to successfully complete the requirements for a doctoral degree. The team at the Chair of Innovation and Creativity publishes research in leading journals in the field, including journals rated A and A+.

Your responsibilities

• Develop, conduct, and publish high-quality research in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Conduct qualitative research (interviews) and quantitative research (surveys and experiments) with innovation managers, entrepreneurs, and consumers. Analyze data using relevant techniques for each method
• Teach courses on the topics of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Supervise Bachelor's and Master's theses
• Support administrative tasks and projects at the chair

Your profile

• Master’s degree or equivalent in business administration or a related field
• Ambitious, with a keen interest in conducting and publishing high-quality research