Postdoctoral Researcher for DFG-funded Cluster of Excellence “TransforM – Munich Center for Tra[...]

Technical University of Munich; München; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Eine angesehene Forschungseinrichtung in München sucht einen Postdoktoranden (m/w/d) für das Cluster der Exzellenz 'TransforM'. Die Stelle erfordert herausragende Forschungsfähigkeiten, insbesondere in den Bereichen Innovation und Nachhaltigkeit. Angeboten wird eine dreijährige Vollzeitstelle mit der Möglichkeit der Verlängerung in einem interdisziplinären Umfeld mit Stipendien für die Karriereentwicklung.

Leistungen

Integration in ein internationales Forschungsnetzwerk

Unterstützung für die Karriereentwicklung

Drei Jahre Vertrag mit Verlängerungsmöglichkeit

Qualifikationen

• Ausgezeichnete Promotionsabschluss in einem relevanten Fachgebiet.
• Herausragende Forschungsbilanz mit Publikationen oder Arbeitsunterlagen.
• Erfahrung in Projektkoordination ist von Vorteil.

Aufgaben

• Forschung zu Innovation, Nachhaltigkeit und gesellschaftlichem Wandel durchführen.
• Forschungsaktivitäten innerhalb des Focus Area 1 koordinieren.
• Zu gemeinsamen Publikationen und Workshops beitragen.

Kenntnisse

Forschungsfähigkeiten

Organisationsfähigkeiten

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Methodische Kompetenzen

Ausbildung

Doktortitel in Management mit Schwerpunkt Innovation

Jobbeschreibung

DFG-funded Cluster of Excellence “TransforM – Munich Center for Transformative Technologies and Societal Change.” (

Postdoctoral Researcher for "TransforM"

20.11.,Wissenschaftliches Personal

The Professorship for Innovation and Technology Management at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), headed by Prof. Dr. Claudia Doblinger, is seeking a highly qualified Postdoctoral Researcher (m / w / d) to support the DFG-funded Cluster of Excellence “TransforM – Munich Center for Transformative Technologies and Societal Change.” (

TransforM brings together the expertise of 25 Principal Investigators across leading research institutions, including TUM, LMU Munich, the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition, the ifo Institute, and ZEW Mannheim. The position is embedded in Focus Area 1 (Opportunity & Design) and requires regular presence at TUM Campus Straubing, Munich and Garching.

Tasks

Conduct high-quality, independent research related to innovation, sustainability, and transformative change related to the TransforM research agenda.

Coordinate research activities within Focus Area 1, including collaboration with PIs, doctoral research-ers, and external partners across TUM, LMU, MPI, ifo, and ZEW.

Contribute to joint publications, workshops, scientific exchange formats, and reporting within the Cluster of Excellence.

Support strategic and administrative coordination processes within Focus Area 1.

Requirements

Excellent doctoral degree in management with a focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, or a related field.

Outstanding research record, ideally demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications or strong work-ing papers.

Strong methodological skills (qualitative and / or quantitative).

Experience in project coordination, preferably in innovation, sustainability, or transformative change contexts.

Strong communication and organizational skills and the ability to collaborate in interdisciplinary envi-ronments.

• Outstanding command of written and spoken English; German skills are an asset but not required.

What we offer

• A full-time Postdoctoral position (E13 TV-L, %) at one of Europe’s top research universities.
• Integration into the TransforM Cluster of Excellence, offering visibility, collaboration, and access to leading research networks across Germany and Europe.
• Opportunities to develop your academic profile, including publications and international collaborations.
• Support for career development through the TUM Postdoc Academy, Talent Factory, and dedicated mentoring.
• A vibrant interdisciplinary environment across TUM’s Straubing, Munich, and Garching campuses, and strong links to LMU, MPI, ifo, and ZEW.
• Initial contract for three years, with the possibility of extension.

Application