3 Research Assistants (PhD Positions) in the field of Entrepreneurship Research on Ecosystems, with a focus on Creativity, Communication, and Community

Summary

Aufgabenbeschreibung The Entrepreneurship Research Lab (ERLab) at the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics invites applications for Working time: 30h/week Salary: as per tariff (group 13 TV-L, 75 %) Duration: 4 years, fixed term Starting Date: 01.01.2027 The "Entrepreneurship Research Lab: Research on Creativity, Communication, and Community (ERLab)" project at the European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) conducts research on entrepreneurial ecosystems in a research-practice partnership with Campus Founders gGmbH in Heilbronn. The primary place of work is the university campus in Frankfurt (Oder). Extended research stays in Heilbronn and at other entrepreneurial ecosystems in Europe are an integral part of the position; flexible working arrangements are possible within the university’s regulations. Your responsibilities include: • conducting research on regional entrepreneurial ecosystems, focusing on one of the ERLab’s three research areas: creativity, communication, or community • developing and completing an empirical PhD dissertation project in the respective research area • contributing to the ERLab’s research activities and publications in scientific journals • presenting research findings at international meetings and conferences • organizing knowledge transfer events in Heilbronn • contributing to a knowledge database on entrepreneurship research • participating in other scientific activities of the ERLab Erwartete Qualifikationen • to have an MSc degree (or equivalent) in business, management, or related areas; • to have a pronounced interest in research on entrepreneurship and ecosystems with a focus on one of the scholarly fields of creativity, communication, or community; • to have substantial and applied knowledge of qualitative research methods, such as case studies, that are typically used in entrepreneurship, management, and organization research; • to be familiar with entrepreneurial ecosystems, especially in Germany and Eastern Europe; • to have strong communication skills and the ability to learn quickly; • to be fluent in English (written and spoken, at least C1 CEFR) and to have at least B1-level proficiency in German. Unser Angebot • attractive remuneration with financial stability, regular pay adjustments, and an annual special payment • occupational benefits (e.g. retirement provision through VBL, capital-forming benefits, job ticket) • collectively agreed annual leave plus non-working days on 24 and 31 December • flexible working arrangements and family-friendly working conditions • and much more…

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