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Doctoral Researcher (Ph.D. Candidate) at the Chair of Organisation, Technology Management and Entrepreneurship and the DFG Research Training Group 2720 "Digital Platform Ecosystems"

Doctoral Researcher (Ph.D. Candidate) at the Chair of Organisation, Technology Management and Entrepreneurship and the DFG Research Training Group 2720 "Digital Platform Ecosystems"

Universität Passau
locationPassau, Deutschland
Veröffentlicht amVeröffentlicht am: 27.4.2026
Erste Berufserfahrung
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.

Doctoral Researcher (Ph.D. Candidate) at the Chair of Organisation, Technology Management and Entrepreneurship and the DFG Research Training Group 2720 "Digital Platform Ecosystems"

Passau
Unternehmen: Universität Passau

Aufgabe:

Work in the DFG Research Training Group 2720 «Digital Platform Ecosystems» (DPE)

Qualifikation:

You are a highly motivated postgraduate with an excellent master's degree in business administration, economics, information systems or a related field of study . You can also apply before graduating if you are expecting to finish your degree soon. Please contact us for details. Very good analytical skills and a keen interest in questions related to (open source) AI platform ecosystems, the governance of digital platforms, and platform 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. 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 skills . Knowledge of German is not a requirement.

Wir bieten:

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.wiwi.uni-passau.de/en/organisation/research ) Membership in the interdisciplinary Research Training Group 2720 Digital Platform Ecosystems (see http://www.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. You will participate regularly in international conferences , become integrated into an international research network and contribute to public discourse on digital platforms. Excellent infrastructure including IT equipment on one of Germany's most beautiful university campuses.

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Berufserfahrung

  • Erste Berufserfahrung

Erforderliche Sprachkenntnisse

  • Englisch