Research Assistant/Doctoral Student (f/m/d) - Chair of Production Management

Whu; Vallendar, Leipzig; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Eine innovative akademische Institution sucht einen engagierten Doktoranden, der seine Dissertation in einem dynamischen Umfeld mit einem starken Fokus auf praktische Relevanz und internationale Zusammenarbeit abschließen möchte. Die Position bietet die Möglichkeit, an einer renommierten Universität zu forschen und zu lernen, während Sie gleichzeitig Ihre Fähigkeiten in verschiedenen Bereichen wie Data Analytics und Supply Chain Management vertiefen. Sie werden Teil eines talentierten Teams von Fachleuten, das sich leidenschaftlich für die Entwicklung von Managementpraktiken einsetzt. Wenn Sie eine herausfordernde und lohnende akademische Laufbahn anstreben, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifikationen

• Hochschulabschluss in General Management oder Operations Management erforderlich.
• Erfahrung in Data Analytics und Supply Chain Management von Vorteil.

Aufgaben

• Abschluss der Dissertation als Sammlung von drei Forschungsarbeiten.
• Teilnahme am Ph.D.-Programm der Kellogg School of Management empfohlen.

Kenntnisse

Data Analytics

Machine Learning

Lean Manufacturing

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Retail Analytics

Operational and Financial Risk Management

Real Options Modeling

Operations Strategy Formation and Deployment

Independent Work

Teamwork

Goal Orientation

English Communication

Writing Skills

Ausbildung

Master’s Degree in General Management

Master’s Degree in Operations Management

Relevant Discipline (Data Analytics, Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research)

Jobbeschreibung

General information

Our chair is part of WHU’s Supply Chain Management Group.

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: [phone]
email: [e-mail]