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At the Chair of Organizational Behavior, we deal with the question of how top managers can lead effectively in difficult situations. This includes leadership in extreme situations such as crises and scandals, but also leadership in the everyday context of VUCA, transformation and disruptive change.

On the one hand, our research aims to be published in top international journals. On the other hand, the practical implementation of our research findings in business practice is important to us. To this end, we work on new and innovative research questions in international research groups with leading scientists from all over the world. At the same time, however, we also work with business practitioners to ensure the practical relevance of our work. In this way, we combine theoretical and practical recommendations for action in order to contribute to research, business and society at the same time.

Your main tasks are:

• Preparation of your dissertation in English
• Support in the preparation and implementation of courses in the BSc and MSc program
• Supervision of BSc and MSc students in their final theses

Your dissertation project:

• Your dissertation project is part of the research focus of the chair (please refer to the homepage of our chair)
• You develop innovative research contributions that support both to the development of new theories and to business practice
• You use quantitative methods for your empirical research project, which you drive forward independently
• You strive to publish your research work in international peer-reviewed journals

• You have an excellent M.Sc. (or equivalent) degree in business administration or (business) psychology (or will soon successfully complete your studies)
• You have an excellent command of English which you can demonstrate through an M.Sc. thesis or B.Sc. thesis written in English
• You have experience with qualitative/quantitative research methods, i.e. you have conducted your own qualitative/quantitative study as part of your previous studies and presented this in your Master's and/or Bachelor's thesis
• Ideally, you already have specialist knowledge of theoretical models in the field of organizational behavior or related areas
• Ideally, you have gained initial experience in writing scientific articles
• You want to be challenged and supported during your doctoral studies to find out whether an academic career suits you in the long term
• You work independently, in a structured and goal-oriented manner
• You have good time management skills
• You are a team player

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.

In addition to your CV please create a personalized cover letter outlining how and to what extent you meet our requirement profile.

For questions please contact:

Professor Miriam Müthel
Chairholder