Sozialwissenschaft-Jobs in Deutschland

KLU hereby announces three competitive full scholarships for enrollment in the KLU PhD program per September 1st 2026. The scholarships enable four years of independent research under supervision by two academic supervisors of KLU’s outstanding faculty encompassing a wide scope of various disciplines within the fields of Operations Technology Management and Leadership. The scholarships are open for any field within the scope of the university including social science and business disciplines. KLUs PhD program aims to develop successful candidates for independent in-depth academic research. PhD students receive their own generous annual research and training budget. Academic publications in top journals, participation in international research conferences and international research stays are strongly supported. The ideal candidate is interested in pursuing an academic career in research and teaching and has strong communication and analytical skills. KLU provides a collegial active and inspiring international research environment. PhD students are embedded in research groups and the university-wide supportive PhD community. Interdisciplinary research projects across KLUs disciplines are encouraged.

KLUs PhD program is a four‑year program. The course program is tailored to every doctoral student’s specific focal research area: our doctoral students have opportunities to attend courses that teach methods and skills relevant to their research activities offered by KLU as well as partner universities and broader networks. Upon successful completion a doctoral student will obtain the (German) degree of Doctor of Management Sciences/Wirtschaftswissenschaften (Dr. rer. pol.) or the (international) degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Admission to the program is competitive and based on the applicant’s excellence as well as the match in research interest with the university’s resident faculty. Evaluation of the applications is done on a rolling basis as they are submitted. To be considered for admission applicants must meet these minimum requirements:

• Completed or about to complete a Master’s degree or equivalent (300 ECTS) from an accredited university with a good international reputation with a German grade 2.0 or better. Grade equivalents are required for international applicants.
• English language proficiency according to KLU requirements (if the official language of the previous degree was not English).
• Support from at least one KLU professor.

Full details about the application procedure can be found here. You should submit:

• Cover letter (incl. name of the member of the resident faculty who is willing to act as your supervisor).
• Research statement.
• Video statement (max. 3 minutes).
• A full resume (CV).
• Two references (with full contact details).
• Evidence of your English proficiency according to KLU requirements (if the official language of the previous degree was not English).
• Bachelor’s degree certificate and full transcript of records.
• Master’s degree certificate and full transcript of records.
• Diploma supplements (if available).
• University grading system information (required for degrees obtained outside Germany).
• Official translations of all degree documents and transcripts of records not issued in English or German.
• Quality indicators for your individual excellence (e.g., prizes, scholarships).
• Excellence in your program (e.g., class rank, thesis grade/rank) and your university (e.g., university rankings).

Scholarship and Facilities

• The KLU scholarship is €1,750 per month (tax‑free).
• All PhD students have the opportunity to teach in KLU’s degree programs, present in research seminars, and participate in university services as part of the PhD program.
• The annual research and training budget is €3,500 in years one and two and €6,500 in years three and four. Scholarship students also receive a full waiver of tuition.
• All benefits last for a period of four years.

Kühne Logistics University

Kühne Logistics University is a private research university in Hamburg, Germany. Its 34 faculty span various management and logistics disciplines with an objective to foster knowledge, education, and outreach to enhance leadership within the logistics industry and the logistics function. Since its foundation in 2010, KLU has established an outstanding research reputation, publishing in world‑class journals across several disciplines. KLU enables PhD students to become outstanding academics with research excellence and a connection to industry.

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Kühne Logistics University (Wissenschaftliche Hochschule für Logistik und Unternehmensführung) is a private university founded in 2010 and located in Hamburg’s HafenCity. KLU is state‑recognized and can grant PhDs, with AACSB accreditation placing it among the top 5% of business schools worldwide, focused on logistics operations and supply chain management. Following an internationalisation strategy, we are opening a campus in Vietnam and plan for two further campuses in Africa and the Americas.

We instill KLU’s signature operations mindset in all our students, drawing on the strengths and key characteristics of logistics, including resilience, data‑driven and action‑oriented decision‑making. As a boutique university, KLU offers high specialization and excellent study conditions. Further education programmes for specialists and managers are offered as seminars and summer schools by KLU Executive Education.

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