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Research Assistant/Doctoral Student (f/m/d) - Chair of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technological Transformation

Vallendar
Part-time
Temporary

General information

The Chair of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technological Transformation invites applications (f/m/d) for a 70% position of Research Assistant/Doctoral Student (f/m/d) located at WHU Campus Vallendar (starting date as soon as possible).

Your mission

  • You will support the strategic collaboration between the WHU Entrepreneurship Center and the Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK) Koblenz
  • You will conduct research activities on the topic of data-driven entrepreneurship
  • You will be an engaged member of the WHU Entrepreneurship Center
  • You have the option to conduct a PhD at the Chair of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technological Transformation

Your profile

  • You are fluent in speaking and writing German 
  • You have an excellent MSc degree in Management, Business Psychology, Business Engineering, or Data Science and you are interested in the topic of entrepreneurship
  • You have an interest in applying data analytics, machine learning and/or generative AI for research activities
  • You have at least basic experience with Python or similar coding languages
  • You are experienced in quantitative research methods (for instance, you have conducted a quantitative study for your MSc thesis)

What we offer

Academic Environment
WHU has more than 50 faculty members in the fields of management, finance and accounting, economics, entrepreneurship and innovation, marketing and sales, and supply chain management. Research at WHU aims to adhere to three principles: quality, internationality, and practical relevance.

Contact

For questions please contact:

Professor Dries Faems
Chairholder
​email: dries.faems@whu.edu

About us

WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management is the leading private business school in Germany and is continuously ranked among the top business schools in Europe. On WHU’s two campuses in Vallendar (near Koblenz) and Düsseldorf, faculty, students, and staff enjoy working in a stimulating international environment. The organizational culture combines an entrepreneurial attitude and international orientation with a strong sense of community and diversity and a high commitment to excellence.