Research Assistant / PhD Student for the Chair of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Business Models (100% TV-L E13) (m/f/d)

· Own research in the field of entrepreneurship, innovation management and innovative business models with strong reference to transformation processes in terms of resource transition. · Implementation of presentations at technical meetings and workshops with industry and science representatives (e.g. design thinking, stakeholders, business model) · Project management and communication in the research project · Participation in ongoing research and publication projects

· An above-average degree in economics or related disciplines · Experiences with the creation and evaluation of questionnaires and expert interviews as well as the implementation of workshops are of advantage · Analytical thinking and willingness to work into new methods · Excellent knowledge of English and very good written expressiveness · Joy in scientific work in interdisciplinary contexts · A high level of commitment and team capacity · Self-employed, reliable and cooperative working style Competence in at least one of the two languages and the willingness to acquire the other are assumed.

Scope: Full time Duration: fixed, 3 years Start: at the next possible time Apply until: 23.03.2026 An employment at one of the largest universities in Germany in the association of the University Alliance Ruhr Cooperation in a dedicated and value-adding team Extensive continuing and continuing training opportunities Participation in interdisciplinary research project in business models Possibility to present your work at international conferences Cooperation in a cooperative and diverse research environment with access to our extensive international research network and close cooperation with the RUB Worldfactory Start-up Center Further information: Employment is in the employment relationship and is governed by the collective agreement of the countries (TV-L). The grouping takes place in the event of the fulfilment of the personal and collective conditions in the E 13 TV-L remuneration group. For further information, see https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/. The office is the Ruhr-Universität Bochum. If the financing of the recruitment is carried out exclusively by external third-party donors, there is no obligation for employees to take over teaching obligations.

A qualified application is expected.The recruitment is subject to project approval. The RUB is a university with international broadcasting. Campus languages are German and English. The RUB provides free services for employees. The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection discussions. At the request of an applicant (m/w/d), he shall ensure his participation in the entire procedure. Please contact wpr@rub.de.

Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) is one of the leading research universities in Germany. As a reform-oriented campus university, it unites in a unique way the entire range of large science areas in one place. The dynamic interaction of subjects and discipline cultures gives researchers and students the same special opportunities for interdisciplinary cooperation.

The RUB stands for diversity and equal opportunities. We therefore encourage the cooperation of heterogeneous teams and the professional path of people who are underrepresented in the respective areas of work. The RUB expressly wishes to apply for women. In areas where You are underrepresented, You are preferably taken into account with the same qualification. Applications for people with disabilities are also very welcome. .