Doctoral Researcher (Ph.D. Candidate) at the Chair of Marketing and Services

The University of Passau owes its strong visibility and good repute to excellent research, innovative teaching and its tight-knit international academic networks. Some 11,000 students and more than 1,300 staff study and work on our University campus, which is located a stone’s throw from the historical Old Town of Passau and combines state-of-the-art technical infrastructure with award-winning architecture. Internationally successful high-tech companies and a vibrant start-up scene, coupled with a rich culture and Lower Bavarian traditions, give Passau and the surrounding area a special appeal that makes it a great place to live and work.

• Teach classes and supervise students
• Collaborate on research projects
• Provide administrative support to the chair
• Conduct your own doctoral research

• Excellent master’s degree in business administration, information systems or a related field(e.g. psychology with a minor in business; or business and intercultural studies)
• Strong interest in marketing and sales topics
• Experience in conducting empirical studies
• Solid statistical knowledge (e.g. SPSS, Stata, R)
• Excellent command of spoken and written English
• Knowledge of German would be advantageous but is not a requirement

• Remuneration in accordance with pay grade E13 of the German public-sector collectiveagreement TV-L; the salary step depends on your qualifications and experience.
• A wide range of research topics recognised in top-tier international journals ( https://www.wiwi.uni-passau.de/en/marketing-services/research/publications ), particularly in the areas of pricing, services research, and business-to-businessmarketing.
• Diverse contacts with national and international research partners and participation ininternational conferences.
• A rewarding, diverse and challenging academic position on a modern, verdant campus located on the banks of the river Inn, a few minutes‘ walk from the historic Old Town of Passau.
• A great work climate in a family-friendly environment.