PhD research fellow on the topics of Family Enterprise, Responsibility & Branding

13.03.2024, Wissenschaftliches Personal

The EQUA Endowed Chair for Family Business Culture and Ownership at TUM School of Management is offering a PhD position on the broad topics of responsibility and branding, which can be tailored to the individual research interests and expertise of the candidate.

Starting preferably on June 1st 2024 (can be negotiated)

The German economy and society are strongly influenced by family businesses and their owners. According to estimates by the Family Firm Institute, family businesses provide more than half of the jobs in Germany. More than 50% of Germany’s economic power is generated by entrepreneurial families. The EQUA endowed Chair for Family Enterprises at TUM School of Management explores the unique culture of family businesses and pays special attention to the entrepreneurial and social activities of business families. Thereby responsibility and sustainability related research questions take center stage. The new PhD position will explore the branding and communication of family firms in the context of corporate social responsibility.

Your profile:

 You hold a very good Master degree in management or related fields
 You have an interest in family owned enterprises
 You show a strong commitment, motivation, and discipline to work independently and efficiently
 You are a strong team player with the ability to work together with new colleagues
 You enjoy networking with business practitioners and have the motivation to engage in knowledge transfer and exchange activities
 You show an excellent ability to communicate, present, and write in English

We offer:

 A versatile and exciting position in a young chair, consisting of the chair holder, one postdoctoral researcher, two PhD students and an admin manager
 An outstanding international research environment
 Excellent infrastructure for research in an attractive, versatile workplace
 Access to national and international research networks
 The possibility to network and collaborate with family business owners, tech startups, social enterprises and NGOs
 Flexible working hours (part-time solutions available)
 A place of work in the center of Munich, with excellent accessibility via public transport
 Payment based on the German TV-L E13 scale

Your application:

We look forward to receiving your application with the usual documents via e-mail at [email protected]. Applications should include a CV, cover letter, certificates and the expected availability date.
Equally well qualified disabled persons will be given priority. We value diversity and welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

For further information please contact
Prof. Dr. Melanie Richards via e-mail: [email protected]

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The position is suitable for disabled persons. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude and professional performance.

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