Academic Researcher (m/f/x) - DFG Project "Transitions between Innovation Projects: Key Elements and Team Processes"

Zeppelin Universität (ZU) in Friedrichshafen on the Lake of Constance is a state-recognized, private university with BA, MA and doctoral programs in the fields of business, culture and politics. It is committed to interdisciplinarity, internationality and individuality in research and teaching.

We are currently looking to fill the following position, for three years (75%) at the ZEPPELIN-Chair of Innovation Management & Transformation (Prof. Dr. Matthias Weiss), starting at May 1st 2025:

Academic Researcher (m/f/x) - DFG Project "Transitions between Innovation Projects: Key Elements and Team Processes"

Your tasks

  • You will work on the DFG-funded research project "Transitions between Innovation Projects: Key Elements and Team Processes," conducted in close cooperation with the Université Libre de Bruxelles (Prof. Dr. Judith Behrens) and based on quantitative as well as qualitative empirical methods
  • Together with your Belgian PhD counterpart, your work will significantly contribute to data collection, evaluation, and analysis, and ultimately to the success of the research project
  • You will present your research results at leading national and international conferences such as the Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management

Your profile

  • University degree (Master) in management or related fields (e.g., psychology)
  • Analytical thinking skills and knowledge of empirical research methods; initial experience in the application of these methods is an advantage
  • English: fluent in speaking and writing
  • Interdisciplinary mindset, ability to work effectively in a team, and motivation to learn and apply new skills and methods

What we offer

We offer you a varied and challenging job in an innovative working and learning environment with currently more than 220 exceptional and dedicated colleagues as well as 700 students, thirsty for knowledge.

Additional benefits:

  • Work and live in of the most beautiful natural surroundings in Germany, right next to the Lake of Constance
  • Flexible working hours for better work-life balance
  • Possibility of remote work
  • Support for company pension plans
  • Participation in the company fitness program Wellpass
  • “Deutschlandticket” (train ticket valid everywhere in Germany) as job ticket, subsidized by the university
  • Nursery subsidies
  • JobRad (bicycle leasing program)
  • Corporate Benefits program
  • Company outings, Christmas parties, summer festivals

Zeppelin Universität is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants with disabilities will be given priority. Zeppelin Universität supports the compatibility of family and work and promotes gender equality.

Are you Interested? Please send your application documents  to Ute Aisenpreis (HR Management) until March 7th 2025 via the application management system softgarden (application link).

For any specific questions regarding the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Weiss at : matthias.weiss@zu.de.