Research Assistant/Doctoral Student (f/m/d) - WHU Entrepreneurship Center in cooperation with t[...]

Whu Vallendar

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General information

The Chair of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technological Transformation invites applications for a 70% position of Research Assistant/Doctoral Student (f/m/d) located at WHU Campus Vallendar (Starting date as soon as possible). In this role, your work placement will be primarily focused on becoming a core team member of WHU's Entrepreneurship Center, actively shaping its initiatives.

Your mission

You will conduct research activities on the topic of data-driven entrepreneurship
You will lead activities at the WHU Entrepreneurship Center (
You have the option to conduct a PhD at the Chair of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technological Transformation

Your profile

You have relevant experience in supporting/coaching startup teams
You have an excellent MSc degree in Management, Business Psychology, Business Engineering, or Data Science and you are interested in the topic of entrepreneurship
You have an interest in applying data analytics, machine learning and/or generative AI for research activities
You have at least basic experience with Python or similar coding languages
You are experienced in quantitative research methods (for instance, you have conducted a quantitative study for your MSc thesis)
You are fluent in speaking and writing German

What we offer

Academic Environment
WHU has more than 50 faculty members in the fields of management, finance and accounting, economics, entrepreneurship and innovation, marketing and sales, and supply chain management. Research at WHU aims to adhere to three principles: quality, internationality, and practical relevance.
Entrepreneurial Environment
WHU has one of the most impactful entrepreneurial communities in Europe. It offers the highest per student density in Germany and university budget efficiency in Europe in terms of startup creation and the education of unicorn founders. Work at WHU’s Entrepreneurship Center provides you with unprecedented exposure to WHU’s community.