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27.04.2025

11.06.2025

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Research Associate (Doctoral Student) (m/f/x) in Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise

TUM School of Management at TUM Campus Heilbronn invites applications for a Research Associate (m/f/x) at the level of TV-L E13 (public sector pay scale) at the newly founded Global Center for Family Enterprise (Prof. Dr. Miriam Bird). The expected starting date is September or by mutual agreement.

The doctoral student is expected to work and conduct research in the area of entrepreneurship and family enterprise. The position (m/f/x) is limited to 36 months, with the possibility of extension for another 12 months.

About us…

Founded in , TUM School of Management is part of TUM, one of the leading technical universities in the world. TUM was one of the first universities in Germany to be named a University of Excellence. With its strong research environment and close ties to industry, the school scores well in rankings, currently listed as the strongest German business school for research, and #9 in Europe for M.Sc. programs in entrepreneurship. The TUM Campus Heilbronn is a dynamic organization committed to excellence in research, teaching, and impact.

We offer…

• The opportunity to work on a PhD thesis in entrepreneurship research, with flexibility to choose a topic of interest.
• The chance to collect data at accelerator programs at the local innovation center.
• Engagement with the international research community, presenting at conferences, and publishing in leading journals.
• Extensive training and support from experienced scholars.
• Opportunities to contribute to teaching activities at the Global Center for Family Enterprise.

We look for…

• A team player with a strong master's degree in management, (organizational) psychology, sociology, finance, economics, data science, or related fields.
• Passion and curiosity for entrepreneurship and family business research, with analytical skills.
• Ideally, knowledge of empirical research methods (quantitative or experimental).
• A passion for collecting, processing, and analyzing primary data using machine learning methods (e.g., Natural Language Processing for video recordings).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills in English; German is a plus.
• Motivation to contribute to research and teaching at the Center.

Application

Please send a cover letter (including possible start date), CV, and certificates in one PDF by July 10 to the provided email. For more information, contact Ms. Tamara Hörtling.

The position is suitable for disabled persons and encourages applications from women and diverse backgrounds. It can also be filled part-time.