Research Assistant/Doctoral Student (f/m/d) - WHU Entrepreneurship Center in cooperation with t[...]

Whu; Vallendar; Vor Ort; EUR 30.000 - 40.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading academic institution in Germany is seeking a Research Assistant/Doctoral Student to join its Entrepreneurship Center. Candidates should hold an MSc in Management, Business Psychology, Business Engineering, or Data Science, and possess skills in data analytics and quantitative research methods. Fluency in German is required. This position offers a chance to contribute significantly to impactful research on entrepreneurship while optionally pursuing a PhD.

Leistungen

Exposure to a leading entrepreneurial community

Academic environment with experienced faculty

Qualifikationen

• Relevant experience in supporting or coaching startup teams.
• An excellent MSc degree in a relevant field.
• Interest in data-driven entrepreneurship and research.

Aufgaben

• Conduct research on data-driven entrepreneurship.
• Lead activities at the WHU Entrepreneurship Center.
• Option to conduct a PhD at the Chair of Entrepreneurship.

Kenntnisse

Supporting/coaching startup teams

Data analytics

Machine learning

Python

Quantitative research methods

Fluent in German

Ausbildung

MSc in Management, Business Psychology, Business Engineering, or Data Science

Jobbeschreibung

General information

The Chair of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technological Transformation invites applications for a 70% position of Research Assistant/Doctoral Student (f/m/d) located at WHU Campus Vallendar (Starting date as soon as possible). In this role, your work placement will be primarily focused on becoming a core team member of WHU's Entrepreneurship Center, actively shaping its initiatives.

Your mission

• You will conduct research activities on the topic of data-driven entrepreneurship
• You will lead activities at the WHU Entrepreneurship Center (https://www.whu.edu/ec)
• You have the option to conduct a PhD at the Chair of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technological Transformation

Your profile

• You have relevant experience in supporting/coaching startup teams
• 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)
• You are fluent in speaking and writing German

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.
Entrepreneurial Environment
WHU has one of the most impactful entrepreneurial communities in Europe. It offers the highest per student density in Germany and university budget efficiency in Europe in terms of startup creation and the education of unicorn founders. Work at WHU’s Entrepreneurship Center provides you with unprecedented exposure to WHU’s community.

Contact

For questions please contact:
Professor Dries Faems
Chairholder
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