Are you passionate about marketing, innovation, and empirical research? The University of Hamburg invites applications for a Research Assistant (Doctoral Student) position at the Chair of Marketing & Innovation, within the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, Department of Social Economics. This is a remarkable opportunity for aspiring researchers looking to further their academic careers while contributing to cutting-edge research in marketing and innovation.
RA Responsibilities
As a research assistant, you will be actively engaged in both research and teaching, with a primary focus on marketing and innovation research. This RA role provides the opportunity to pursue doctoral studies, with at least one-third of your working hours dedicated to dissertation preparation.
Your responsibilities include:
- Conducting theoretically guided research on consumer, investor, and management behavior.
- Utilizing empirical decision research and innovative research methods such as multivariate statistics, text mining (R/Python), and AI-supported software solutions (LLMs).
- Engaging in teaching (3 LVS) on marketing and innovation topics, with applications in services and tourism.
- Participating in the development and supervision of courses and contributing to curriculum design.
- Collaborating on international projects and knowledge transfer initiatives.
- Supporting international cooperation efforts with partners in Europe, Southeast Asia, and beyond.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for this role, applicants must have:
- A university degree in Economics, Industrial Engineering, Business Informatics, or Business Psychology.
- Strong research interests in marketing and innovation.
- Experience in empirical research methodologies.
- Structured, independent working skills with a commitment to high performance.
- Prior research experience (preferable but not mandatory).
- Strong English proficiency for participation in an international team.
- Practical experience in relevant fields (advantageous but not required).
What the University Offers?
The University of Hamburg provides an excellent work environment with numerous benefits, including:
- Secure salary as per the German public service agreement (TV-L)
- Opportunities for professional development
- Company pension scheme
- Attractive work location in Hamburg
- Flexible working hours and work-life balance support
- Comprehensive health management programs
- 30 vacation days per year
- EGYM Wellpass membership for fitness and wellness
- Educational leave opportunities.
Application Deadline: April 1, 2025.