Research Associate /Assistant & PhD student for Innovation Economics and Management (gn*)

Stellenbeschreibung:

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student or postdoctoral researcher with a strong interest in conducting rigorous, high‑impact research in innovation economics and management. The successful candidate is ambitious, intellectually curious, and committed to publishing in leading international journals.

Research Topic

The position focuses on individual decision‑making regarding innovation, particularly on biases in the evaluation of novel ideas. The research examines systematic errors in how individuals assess ideas for innovative products and processes, and how such biases affect innovation outcomes.

Your Responsibilities

Conduct collaborative research on the above topics with Prof. Dr. Christina Raasch and her team.
Develop and implement research projects, prepare and analyze data, etc.
Draft manuscripts summarizing results for submission to top‑tier academic journals.
Present research at international conferences and workshops.
Contribute to the intellectual life of the research group.

Your Qualifications

Excellent academic degree (Master’s for PhD applicants; PhD for postdoctoral applicants) in Economics, Management / Strategy / Innovation, Psychology, or a related discipline.
Strong academic performance and very good grades.
Interest in innovation, strategy, and organizational decision‑making.
Strong analytical abilities, solid quantitative skills or a strong willingness and ability to acquire them.
High level of motivation and commitment to academic research.
Excellent written and spoken English skills.

Admission and Eligibility

Admission to the program is competitive and based on the applicant’s excellence as well as the match in research interest. Applicants must meet minimum requirements such as a completed Master’s degree or equivalent (300 ECTS) with a German grade 2.0 or better, and English language proficiency according to KLU requirements.

PhD

KLU supports the scientific employee in writing a dissertation on the research topic. The dissertation is usually done cumulatively on the basis of three scientific papers.

We Offer

Attractive salary and a personal, annual research budget to cover research‑related costs (e.g., conference visits, research colloquia, hardware and software).
Tuition fees for doctoral studies at KLU are waived.
Very good working conditions, positive working atmosphere, dedicated team, international environment with high degree of creative freedom.
Position planned for four years; start date around September 2026.

We Value Diversity

We welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion and belief, disability, age and sexual orientation, and identity.