1895364 WHU Vallendar Center for Controlling and Management Verwaltung/Administration Executive Assistant (f/m/d) General information Your mission

You support Utz Schäffer as a reliable and competent assistant with foresight.

You keep track of the institute’s wide range of activities and serve as a central point of contact for our internal and external partners.

You coordinate the recruitment of doctoral candidates and professional staff of the institute

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A professional and confident demeanour with a very good command of German and English is essential.

Strong analytical and organizational skills, coupled with a high degree of independence and team spirit.

High level of self-motivation, flexibility and commitment.

Very good user knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.

]]> What we offer

A diverse and international working environment

An open-minded, supportive, and motivated team

Opportunities to actively contribute to the school’s development

Flat hierarchies and fast decision-making processes

Attractive skill development and training offerings

Flexible working time models, including home office option

Exclusive company-sponsored social benefits

Ecofriendly mobility offers (e.g., JobTicket, JobRad, e-mobility)

Daycare for children for working parents

Various fitness and health activities

]]> Contact
Dr. Carsten Lucaß
Director Center for Controlling and Management
email: carsten.lucass@whu.edu
Visit www.whu.edu/controlling for further information on the Institute of Management Accounting and Control.]]> permanent experienced full-time 2-5 Persönliche Assistenz,Personal Assistant,PA,Sekretärin,Sekretär,Controlling,Controller,BWL,Management,Executive Assistant,Digitalisierung,Office Manager,Predictive Analytics,Beratung,Sustainability,Nachhaltigkeit,Köln,Bonn,Koblenz executive_support administrative_and_clerical 2025-01-06T16:28:49+00:00 2647887 WHU Vallendar Examination Office BSc / MSc Verwaltung/Administration Manager Examination Office (f/m/d) General information
The Bachelor program provides a solid foundation in business administration while the Master programs build on this foundation and allow for further specialization in more focused areas of management. The working languages are English and German. You will be part of a small, dedicated team working closely with students, faculty members, and academic leadership.

This part-time position (78% = 30 hours per week) is initially a one-year fixed-term contract with the potential to become extended or permanent.]]> Your mission

Advising and supporting students on all examination and assessment-related matters throughout their academic journey

Administratively managing key academic milestones and formal requirements, including examinations, final theses, internships, and related documentation; generating the final degree certificates

Providing administrative support to examiners and other stakeholders in the planning, implementation, and documentation of assessments

Organizing and facilitating study-related processes in the Bachelor’s and Master’s programs from a backend and systems perspective

Maintaining, managing, and ensuring the quality of assessment and examination-related data and documentation

Ensuring compliance with examination regulations, deadlines, and internal guidelines

Contributing to the continuous improvement of processes, with a focus on digitalization and automation

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University degree or comparable qualification in a relevant field (e.g. administration, higher education management, business or social sciences)

Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken

Ability to work independently in a structured, precise, and reliable manner, including with complex regulations and processes

Strong service-oriented and solution-focused mindset when interacting with students and faculty

Very good command of MS Office (especially Word, Excel, and Outlook)

Experience with or strong willingness to learn digital tools and automation solutions (e.g. Microsoft Power Automate)

Experience with campus management systems and/or learning management systems is a plus

Strong sense of responsibility, team spirit, and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a dynamic working environment

]]> What we offer

A diverse and international working environment

An open-minded, supportive, and motivated team

Opportunities to actively contribute to the school’s development

Flat hierarchies and fast decision-making processes

Attractive skill development and training offerings

Flexible working time models, including home office option

Exclusive company-sponsored social benefits

Ecofriendly mobility offers (e.g., JobTicket, JobRad, e-mobility)

Daycare for children for working parents

Various fitness and health activities

WHU is an equal opportunity employer and thus welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds. We believe in the benefits of diversity and therefore foster an international, inclusive, and inspiring working environment.]]> Contact
Kaltrina Kamberovska
Associate Director Examination Office BSc & MSc
email: kaltrina.kamberovska@whu.edu]]> temporary experienced part-time 2-5 general_other_administrative_clerical administrative_and_clerical 2026-05-26T16:05:42+00:00 670609 WHU Vallendar LS für B2B Verhandlungen & Beschaffung I Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeitende/Research Assistants Research Assistant/Doctoral Student (f/m/d) - Chair of Business Negotiations & Procurement I General information
Our team has an exceptionally strong research profile. With about 40 successful doctoral dissertations and more than 20 international dissertation research awards, we have a track record at our Chair that speaks for itself. The first supervisor of your thesis will be Professor Lutz Kaufmann, who in 2021 was the first researcher from a continental European university to ever receive a Distinguished Scholar Award of the Academy of Management – one of, if not the, most prestigious awards in our field.

We welcome candidates with a background in psychology, business, or related fields.]]> Your mission

Your prime responsibility is your research in the field of B2B negotiations including publishing your work in leading academic journals

Supporting teaching and other projects which are closely related to your dissertation work – teaching support will be less than 20% of your time

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You are open-minded, curious, and ready to take initiative and ownership for your research project

You share our passion for high-quality empirical work. Actionable evidence is your goal

You hold a very good Master’s degree in Business, I-O Psychology or a related field (a specialization in Supply Chain Management or prior work on negotiations is not required!)

You are fluent in English

Work experience and/or internships (e.g., in consulting, strategy, procurement, or start-ups) is a plus but not required

]]> What we offer

Collaborating with renowned companies in the course of your research project, ranging from startups to large established corporates

Opportunity to work with top researchers from the U.S.

We support flexible working conditions. The position can be structured as a 50% or 67% position

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 Professor Lutz Kaufmann
Chairholder
phone: +49(0)261 6509 320
email: lutz.kaufmann@whu.edu]]> temporary entry-level part-time lt-1 other other 2022-04-29T11:29:35+00:00 2605416 WHU Vallendar LS Entrepreneurship and Technological Transformation Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeitende/Research Assistants Research Assistant/Doctoral Student (f/m/d) - Chair of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technological Transformation (IHK) General information 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

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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
Professor Dries Faems
Chairholder
email: dries.faems@whu.edu]]> temporary entry-level part-time lt-1 Entrepreneurship,Innovation,Technological Transformation,PhD,Research other other 2026-04-17T14:50:09+00:00 949905 WHU Düsseldorf LS Logistik- und Dienstleistungs-Management Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeitende/Research Assistants Research Assistant/Doctoral Student (f/m/d) - Chair of Logistics and Services Management General information We are a dedicated team passionate about our work, focusing on projects within the logistics and services industry and addressing current supply chain management topics. Our research aims for publication in top international journals while providing solutions to industry challenges. We frequently collaborate with renowned scientists from national and international research institutes.

The Chair fosters a goal-oriented, collaborative atmosphere, supporting doctoral candidates in completing their thesis within a two- to three-year timeframe. We provide industry insights and the skills necessary for independent research project execution.

The position can be structured as a 50% role.]]> Your mission

You develop your ideas for your dissertation topic in close coordination with the chair. The topic should be aligned with our research areas in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, and/or Service Management.

As part of your dissertation, you prepare scholarly articles that you present at international conferences and publish in academic journals.

You contribute to empirical research projects that address current challenges.

You actively participate in the organization of a European research conference.

You support teaching activities at WHU across various programs, including the supervision of student theses.

You shape your time at the chair as an intensive, self-directed learning and development phase, in which you contribute new ideas and actively help shape the future direction of the chair.

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Eager team player with strong conceptual and analytical skills and a high level of initiative, and you derive pleasure from creative problem-solving work.

Completed (or soon-to-be-completed) management-related master’s degree.

Proficiency in English in (academic) writing and spoken word (minimum C1-level)

Experience or focus in SCM, logistics, and/or services management is beneficial but not required.

]]> What we offer Academic Environment

WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management proudly maintains its standing as one of the highest-ranked institution for SCM research outside the United States, securing the #1 position in the 2025 SCM Journal List™. This accolade underscores WHU's ongoing dedication to scholarly excellence and its significant impact on the field. The prestigious ranking evaluates universities globally, considering their empirical supply chain management (SCM) research output from 2020 to 2024.

The Chair of Logistics and Services Management is part of the Supply Chain Management Group at WHU, which unites the independent chairs of International Business & Supply Management I (Lutz Kaufmann), International Business & Supply Management II (Felix Reimann), Logistics and Services Management (Carl Marcus Wallenburg), Logistics Management (Stefan Spinler), Operations Management (Liji Shen), Production Management (Arnd Huchzermeier), Sustainable Urban Transport (Arne Strauss), and assistant professor Jiachun Lu.

Furthermore, 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 relevance to business practice.

Work at the Chair

Option to work remotely with regular team days in Düsseldorf.
Networking with leading companies and colleagues at WHU, one of Europe's premier business schools.
Supportive and motivated team fostering continuous learning and open dialogue.
Access to leading companies and data for research purposes.
Participation in seminars, doctoral colloquia, and international conferences.
Opportunities for flexible working conditions and international experiences.

APPLICATION
Please apply through our website with the following materials:

A cover letter (one page) outlining your background and your clear motivation for pursuing a PhD at WHU.
Your up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.
Transcript of records of all completed or current study programs.
If available, a sample of academic work, such as your thesis or previous research projects undertaken as a student assistant or in a similar capacity.
If available, letters of recommendation or employer's reference (Arbeitszeugnis) from prior employment (e.g., internships).

The application process includes (virtual) interviews with chair members and potentially a case study. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.]]> Contact For inquiries about the position, please contact:

Professor Carl Marcus Wallenburg
Chairholder & Associate Dean Graduate Programs
email: wallenburg@whu.edu

For administrative queries, please contact:

Daniela Wempe-Jungemann
Personal Assistant at the Chair of Logistics and Services Management
email: daniela.wempe@whu.edu

]]> temporary entry-level part-time lt-1 general_and_other_r_and_d_and_science r_and_d_and_science 2023-01-03T10:53:12+00:00 2007651 WHU Vallendar LS Produktion Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeitende/Research Assistants Research Assistant/Doctoral Student (f/m/d) - Chair of Production Management General information Your mission

The completion of the dissertation – as a collection of three submitted and reviewed research papers – is an essential part of your day-to-day activities

All published research exhibits a strong link to management practice

Attendance of the Ph.D. program of the Kellogg School of Management of Northwestern University for one term is recommended and financially supported (when need to be approved by the partner university). The candidate must demonstrate how this visit directly supports his or her research

Candidates are to a very limited extent engaged in administrative work at the department, i.e., they proctor exams an act as co-readers on theses (in their area of research expertise)

]]> Your profile

You should hold an outstanding master’s degree in General Management or Operations Management or a relevant discipline e.g., Data Analytics, Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research, etc.

Experience with the following areas increases chances of acceptance: Data Analytics/Machine Learning, Lean Manufacturing, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Retail Analytics, Operational and Financial Risk Management, Real Options Modeling, or Operations Strategy Formation and Deployment

You are able to work independently, enjoy working in teams and are goal oriented

You should have very strong English communication and writing skills

]]> 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 Professor Arnd Huchzermeier
Chairholder
phone: +49(0)261 6509380
email: arnd.huchzermeier@whu.edu]]> temporary entry-level full-time lt-1 other other 2025-03-07T10:42:31+00:00 1069405 WHU Vallendar LS Service Psychology Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeitende/Research Assistants Research Assistant/Doctoral Student (f/m/d) - Chair of Service Psychology General information The Chair of Service Psychology is part of the Marketing & Sales Group of WHU. Creating cutting-edge customer experiences in today’s world of digital possibilities and human connection is what drives us. We concentrate on transforming and capturing the performance of customer journeys as well as integrating AI-based and interpersonal touchpoints – against the background of latest psychological insights.

We examine topics of practical relevance revolving around customer experience and do so cooperating with a network of leading companies. Our teaching represents a modern perspective on consumer psychology as the background for providing successful customer journeys and for creating service excellence and customer loyalty. This approach is reflected in our course module Strategizing Customer Impact: The Psychological Roadmap to Successful Marketing, consisting of the two classes Consumer Psychology: Solving the Black-Box Mystery and Nurturing Customer Relationships: The Winning Formula of Marketing.

This is a 67% position, starting on September 1, 2026 or later. Joining our team, there will be an emphasis on supporting your dissertation research. Because we frequently use the Zoom platform for team meetings, we provide regular opportunities to coordinate working out of one’s home office.

]]> Your mission

You develop your (dissertation) research project.

You work toward publishing academic papers from your research area.

You assist with the teaching activities of the chair and advise students’ degree theses independently.

]]> Your profile

You enjoy working creatively and methodically. You want to develop your abilities and qualifications in a supportive environment.

You hold (or expect to receive) a master’s degree in business or psychology with very good grades.

You speak and write German fluently.

You possess excellent communication and writing skills in English.

Support in the administrative management of the Erasmus+ program, e.g. list maintenance, document management

Support in the preparation and implementation of events, e.g. Welcome Week, Regional Tour, European Summer Program

General office tasks, e.g. creating folders, creating presentations

Support in managing the International Relations Office Instagram account, including creating posts and stories

]]> Your profile

Meticulous work ethic, especially when dealing with sensitive data, as well as reliability

Good organizational skills

IT knowledge (MS-Office)

Strong communication skills in English and German

Intercultural experience (e.g. living abroad, studying abroad)

Interest in social media and ideally first experience with Instagram content creation

]]> What we offer

A stimulating international working environment

An open-minded, supportive, and motivated team

Gaining insights into the work of the International Relations Office

]]> Contact
Kristina Schwanitz
Manager International Relations
E-Mail: kristina.schwanitz@whu.edu]]> temporary student part-time lt-1 data_entry administrative_and_clerical 2022-05-03T15:46:01+00:00