Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter/Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin (m/w/d) Future of Work, Human Re[...]

Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter/Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin (m/w/d) Future of Work, Human Resource Management & Organizational Behavior

RPTU Kaiserslautern‑Landau seeks a dedicated scientist for a 4‑year (extendable) position starting in Kaiserslautern. The role is full‑time, in the Faculty of Economics, with compensation at Entgeltgruppe 13 TV‑L.

Join the Chair for Personnel Management, Leadership and Organisation – a hub of research on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, innovation, demography, diversity and corruption prevention in organisations. The Chair combines research, teaching and industry collaboration, and welcomes a new colleague to strengthen its team.

Job responsibilities :

• Design, conduct and write up empirical research projects on Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior; prepare conference presentations and publish in international journals. A doctoral or post‑doctoral qualification is strongly desired.
• Contribute to curriculum development, delivery of business‑administration courses in HRM and OB, and student supervision.
• Participate in the academic self‑governance of the Chair.

Qualifications :

• Completed master or equivalent degree with a strong economics or social‑science focus.
• For the post‑doc track: finished or in‑progress PhD in HRM, OB or work and organisational psychology.
• Solid knowledge of HRM and OB concepts.
• Proficiency in quantitative research, data analysis and statistical software (R, SPSS/AMOS, Stata).
• Excellent German and English written and spoken skills.
• Strong enthusiasm for empirical research and academic writing.
• Motivation for innovative, digitally supported university teaching.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• High commitment, performance orientation and willingness to learn.
• Self‑directed, structured, collaborative and engaged working style.

Benefits and opportunities :

• Comprehensive health promotion and fitness programmes.
• Family service office and flexible working options, including home‑office.
• Professional development support, including structured PhD programmes or post‑doctoral qualifications.
• Access to academic and industry‑partner projects worldwide.
• Participation in national and international conferences and workshops.
• Competitive salary, pension scheme and public transport ticket.
• Paper locations: near the Palatinate forest, convenient for nature lovers.

The RPTU embraces diversity. Applications are welcome from all backgrounds, genders, ages, religions, sexual orientations and the disabled. Preferential treatment is given to severely disabled persons with documentation. The university also seeks to increase female representation and welcomes international scholars. Part‑time employment is possible.

Application – We look forward to your motivation letter, CV, certificates and evidence (deadline ). Submit your materials online at For queries, contact Frau Weber, Personal Dept. 3 (Tel.: ), or Prof. Dr. Tanja Rabl ( ).