We are regularly looking for motivated and interested students who would like to gain initial insights and experience in research, as well as graduates with a genuine interest in marketing research.

• Join Our Team as a Student Assistant

  We are currently looking for motivated and reliable student assistants to support our research activities. If you are curious about scientific work and would like to gain hands-on experience in a research environment, we encourage you to apply.

  Your tasks may include:

  • Assisting with data collection
  • Conducting desk research
  • Supporting the preparation of presentations and research reports and teaching material
  • Maintaining and updating website content
  • Working with tools like PowerPoint, Excel, SPSS, UniPark, or Qualtrics

  We offer:

  • Flexible working hours that fit your study schedule
  • Insight into current marketing research projects
  • A supportive, collaborative team environment
  • The chance to build practical skills for a future career in marketing or academia

   

  Interested? Please send your short application (motivation letter, CV, and transcript of records) to Helen Grobe. We look forward to hearing from you!

• Join Our Team as a PhD student

  Our research examines how firms can deliver value to their customers and, in turn, enhance their own value. Additionally, we explore marketing's contribution to a sustainable future. With a strong emphasis on quantitative analysis, we aim to demonstrate the financial impact of marketing strategies on firm performance.

  We are regularly looking for PhD students!

  We are looking for talented students who want to dive deeper into doing research related to the topics we are currently interested in.

  Have we aroused your interest? Then send an email to apl. Prof. Dr. Sonja Gensler and ask for current job opportunities.

   

  What can you expect?

  • The position involves the possibility to pursue a doctorate of the German degree of Dr. rer. pol..
  • We provide you the opportunity to spend 50% of your working hours on research.
  • You participate in the school’s doctoral studies program to enhance your knowledge.
  • We motivate you to present your research to external stakeholders.
  • You contribute to our teaching activities by, for example, supervising Bachelor and Master thesis, and you will be responsible for administrative tasks.
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  What do we expect?

   

  • You have earned or will soon earn an above-average Master of Science degree (or comparable) in business administration, economics, or a related field.
  • You have a thorough understanding of statistical data analysis and econometrics.
  • You excel in analytical reasoning and demonstrate creative problem-solving skills.
  • You find empirical work enjoyable and thrive on embracing new challenges.
  • You have excellent proficiency in English. You have basic knowledge of German, enabling you to communicate at a fundamental level.
  • You can work independently in an organized and structured manner.
  • You are motivated, adaptable, and thrive in a collaborative team environment.

   

  Your benefits

  • Appreciation, commitment, openness, and respect – these values are important to us.
  • You will work in a motivated team that wants to make a difference.
  • We promote the personal development of our employees through training opportunities.
  • We offer a professional, ambitious, and family-friendly environment.
  • The university offers sports and health activities to ensure your work-life balance.
  • You benefit from numerous public service benefits. 

   

  Learn more about our current research projects.