PhD position on the topics of Family Enterprise, Sustainability & Responsibility

01.02.2022, Wissenschaftliches Personal [ACHTUNG: im Moment schreibend nicht nutzbar 27.08.2022]

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

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. In addition, these influential families often engage in various social and environmental causes. This phenomenon, known as “Family Philanthropy”, has a far-reaching effect, not only in Germany, but also on societies and communities worldwide. The newly established 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 centre stage.

• You are a highly qualified and motivated candidate holding (or be close to obtaining) a master degree or equivalent degree in management, ethics, ecological sustainability or related fields
• You have an interest in family owned enterprises
• You have an entrepreneurial mindset and the motivation to contribute to UnternehmerTUM (https://www.unternehmertum.de/)
• 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

• 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

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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