Description du poste
The University of Passau owes its strong visibility and good repute to excellent research, innovative teaching and its tight-knit international academic networks. Some 11,000 students 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 Business Information Systems (Professor Thomas Widjaja) and the DFG Research Training Group 2720 «Digital Platform Ecosystems» (DPE) at the University of Passau invite applications for the position of.
Doctoral Researcher (Ph.D. Candidate) in the area of digital platform ecosystems
to start at the earliest convenience. This is a fully funded full-time position (100% FTE), based on a fixed-term contract with social security and healthcare contributions. Remuneration is in accordance with pay grade E13 of the German public-sector collective agreement, TV-L, and currently ranges from 59.324 EUR (step 1) to 66.896 EUR (step 3) annually; the salary step depends on your qualifications and experience. The position is intended to be awarded for three years. Continued employment from October 2028 onward is subject to renewal of project funding.
What we seek.
You are a highly motivated postgraduate with an excellent master's degree in business informatics, industrial engineering, business administration, cultural studies, computer science or psychology with a minor in business. You can also apply before graduation if you are expecting to finish your degree soon. Preliminary part-time employment up to 0.5 full-time equivalent in line with pay grade E12 TV-L may be arranged temporarily for candidates who have not yet completed their master's thesis. Please contact us for details. Very good analytical skills and most importantly a keen interest in current economic and technical developments in the field of data-driven business models for digital platforms. Interest in empirical research (e.g. surveys, experiments). Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team, open-mindedness, and the motivation to work on a research project independently and diligently. Excellent spoken and written English language skill s. Knowledge of German is not a requirement.
What we offer.
The opportunity to pursue doctoral study at a renowned German university as part of a particularly strong research team with internationally recognised research activities at the highest scholarly level (see https://www.bis.uni-passau.de/en/research/publications). Membership in the interdisciplinary Research Training Group 2720 Digital Platform Ecosystems (see https://dpe.uni-passau.de/en for details and activities) funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). Your own research budget for conference visits and hiring student workers to assist with research. No formal teaching obligation but opportunities to participate in and contribute to the Chair's teaching portfolio. A tailored and structured doctoral programme; a fully funded research visit abroad, external course programme (summer schools, workshops); co-supervision by international scholars and much more. The research training programme is designed such that students are enabled to complete their doctoral degree within three years. Research projects relevant for practitioners on the design of data-driven business models of digital platforms, which you will present at national and international conferences. Excellent research infrastructure including IT equipment, with flexible hours, on one of the most beautiful university campuses in Germany.
Please visit www.dpe.uni-passau.de/en/application for details on the application process. The application period ends on 30th of No