Academic Councilor on a temporary basis (Keyword: Entrepreneurship) (Research Associate)

Leuphana Universität Lüneburg stands as a humanistic, sustainable, and action-oriented university for innovation in education and science. Methodological diversity, interdisciplinary collaboration, transdisciplinary cooperation with practice, and an overall dynamic development characterize its research profile in the core themes of Education, Culture, Management/Technology, Sustainability, and State. Its international study model with the Leuphana College, the Leuphana Graduate School, and the Leuphana Professional School is unique in Germany and has received numerous awards.

For the Faculty of Management and Technology at the Institute for Management & Psychology, the university is looking for a responsible, motivated, and committed personality as a

Academic Councilor on a temporary basis (Keyword: Entrepreneurship)

(Salary group (https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/c/t/rechner/beamte/ni?id=beamte-nds-2026&matrix=1) A13 NBesG, 100%, limited for a duration of three years)

Your tasks:

• independent conceptual-theoretical work regarding the subject areas of Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship-Interventions
• independent planning, implementation, and supervision of scientific quantitative evaluation studies on the topic of Entrepreneurship-Interventions
• independent implementation of Train-the-Trainer workshops at partner universities as well as administration of research projects in the field of Entrepreneurship-Interventions
• scientific support in research and teaching in the work areas of the professorship
• independent supervision of students
• own scientific further qualification (e.g., Habilitation)
• holding of teaching courses in the amount of 4 SWS (including the supervision of internships, examination activities for academic examinations, and student advisory services)

Your profile:

• completed or in the final stages of an above-average doctorate (Dr. phil.) in the field of Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship Interventions
• interest in the subject areas of Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship-Interventions, particularly in countries of the Global South, demonstrated by the implementation of corresponding research projects
• understanding of and interest in scientific work on the topic of Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship-Interventions, demonstrated by high-ranking publications (e.g., Journal of Applied Psychology) as well as participation in conferences (e.g., AOM, Babson Entrepreneurship Conference)
• experience in securing third-party funding, e.g., from scholarships or fellowships
• several years of experience in project management, especially in the context of international intervention projects
• several years of experience in the development and evaluation of Entrepreneurship-Interventions in countries of the Global South (especially in Sub-Saharan Africa), including on-site
• several years of experience in the implementation and management of workshops and teaching courses in countries of the Global South
• excellent English skills as well as advanced French skills
• excellent methodological and statistical skills in the field of quantitative empirical research, demonstrated by relevant publications that include such methodological and statistical skills
• willingness to travel to partner countries, especially of the Global South
• interest in publishing in English-language specialist journals, demonstrated by relevant publications
• independent working style and interdisciplinary perception, above-average commitment
• willingness to participate in larger research projects and in university self-administration
• intercultural competence, acquired through several months of stays abroad (especially in Sub-Saharan Africa) and ideally in connection with interventions

Our offer:

• an inspiring working environment as part of the university community of researchers, teachers, students, and staff in technology and administration,
• a workplace at one of the most beautiful university locations in Germany in a true campus university with an internationally renowned central building by Daniel Libeskind and the directly adjacent Wilschenbruch nature reserve,
• high job security as part of the public service,
• additional company pension scheme via the Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder (VBL),
• flexible and family-friendly working hours within a flexitime framework of 6 am to 9 pm,
• flexible and family-friendly options for switching between presence work and mobile work,
• an extensive range of internal and external further training opportunities,
• a diverse range of sports activities funded by the university, which can be taken for one hour per week during working hours to promote employee health,
• a university-funded gastronomic lunch offering in the Mensa,
• a university-funded Deutschlandticket as a job ticket.

Your application:

For content-related questions regarding the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Michael Gielnik (Tel.: 04131 677-2105, michael.gielnik@leuphana.de (https://mailto:[michael.gielnik@leuphana.de](mailto:michael.gielnik@leuphana.de)) ).

Leuphana Universität Lüneburg promotes gender equality and heterogeneity among its members. Applications from people with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if they have equal qualifications.

Please submit all required documents (please without a photo) by 09.09.2026 via our application portal (https://jobs.leuphana.de/datenabfrage/entrepreneurship) . We look forward to your application!

Supplementary information: Home office: Scope: By arrangement Requirements for the applicant: Advanced knowledge: Scientific documentation