Research Associate at the Chair of Entrepreneurial Behaviour (Research Associate)

Your Tasks

The Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn is an international research university with a wide range of subjects. 200 years of history, around 31,500 students, more than 6,000 employees, and an excellent reputation at home and abroad: the University of Bonn is one of the most significant universities in Germany and has been awarded Excellence University status.

At the Institute for Entrepreneurship of the Faculty of Agricultural, Nutritional and Engineering Sciences, a position is to be filled at the earliest possible date, initially limited to three years in accordance with § 2(1) WissZeitVG and in part-time (50%) as a

Research Associate at the Chair of Entrepreneurial Behaviour as a qualification position (PhD)

Your tasks:

• Conception and implementation of a research project in one of the following research areas: (i) sustainability-oriented entrepreneurship, (sustainable/regenerative/impact entrepreneurship), (ii) entrepreneurial behaviour in the Global South, (iii) the interface between psychology and entrepreneurship, (iv) succession in family-run businesses, as well as (v) entrepreneurial behaviour in the context of transformation processes,
• independent processing of new research questions in the field of Entrepreneurship,
• publication of research results in scientific journals as well as discussion and communication of the results, including at (inter)national conferences,
• teaching to the extent of two semester weekly hours in the basic and advanced modules of the Entrepreneurship department,
• undertaking services, including supervision of theses, acquisition of third-party funds, as well as participation in university self-administration.

Your Qualifications

• above-average university degree (Master, Diplom, or equivalent) in Economics, Industrial Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, Psychology, or a related field (applications from MSc students who still have a few months of study remaining are welcome),
• high research interest, commitment, and willingness to learn, and the ability to work independently and responsibly in an interdisciplinary team,
• very good communicative and cooperative skills (teamwork),
• knowledge and experience with empirical research methods are desirable, as well as very good English language skills.

We Offer

• the opportunity for a doctorate with dedicated and goal-oriented supervision,
• a varied and innovative working environment with opportunities for development as well as new challenges in a future-oriented field of work at the interface between Entrepreneurship and sustainability,
• a unique team culture and collaboration, characterized by entrepreneurial thinking and joy in mutual personal development and active cooperation,
• an extensive network and numerous research cooperations with partner chairs as well as doctoral students from other universities,
• a lively working and studying environment on the University Campus Bonn,
• Remuneration according to pay group 13 TV-L.

The University of Bonn promotes an open, appreciative, and non-discriminatory university culture and actively commits itself to equal opportunities and family-friendliness. We strive to reduce structural disadvantages and strengthen diversity in research, teaching, and administration. Therefore, we welcome all applications, regardless of ethnic or social origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, disability, or age.

Applications from women as well as people with severe disabilities and persons equivalent to them will be given preferential consideration within the framework of the Landesgleichstellungsgesetz (LGG) NRW and the Sozialgesetzbuch (SGB) IX.

If you are interested in this position, please send your complete and meaningful application documents (incl. motivation letter, CV, certificates) by 31.10.2026, stating the reference number 2026/334, for technical reasons exclusively in a single PDF file by e-mail to Univ.-Prof. Dr. Denise Fischer-Kreer, who is also available for inquiries: fischerk@uni-bonn.de.