Research Associate - Climate Adaptation & AI (m/f/d) (Business Administrator (University))

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Location

Duisburg

Department

Fakultät für Betriebswirtschaftslehre/Mercator School of Management, Management Control

Research Associate (m/f/d, No. 401-26) – in the field of Climate Adaptation & AI EG 13 TV-L (gross € 59,324 - € 84,319)

The Department of Management Control is part of the Mercator School of Management (MSM) of the UDE. The MSM combines the identification power of the region with a strong international orientation and top-level economic research. Our department works at the interface of corporate management and controlling. Research focuses on the use of Artificial Intelligence (KI) in corporate and controlling practice, the design of incentive systems, and the role of top managers (CEOs and CFOs) for the strategic transformation of companies. We are internationally networked and cooperate closely with corporate practice as well as other leading researchers in the fields of strategy and controlling.

The advertised position is integrated into a project funded by the BMFTR on the topic of "KI-supported assessment of investments in climate adaptation." You can expect diverse and exciting tasks:

Start Date

2026-11-01

Contract Duration

2029-10-31 (end of project)

Working Hours

39 hours 50 minutes (100%)

Your Key Responsibilities

• You will participate in the research of the chair in the field of climate adaptation and KI and support a research project funded by the BMFTR.
• You will manage the research project organizationally and coordinate the exchange with industry partners.
• You will support administrative tasks within the framework of the project.
• You will present and discuss research projects at international conferences.
• You will publish research results in scientific specialist journals.

Your Profile

• above-average completed Master's degree in the field of economics (e.g., BWL, VWL, Wirtschaftsinformatik, Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen, or Wirtschaftspsychologie)
• great interest in the aforementioned research areas
• strong analytical skills and a high degree of curiosity
• high endurance and energy
• very good English skills

What awaits you

• the opportunity for a doctorate in intensive cooperation with the chair holder and international top researchers
• an interesting, responsible activity with great potential for design
• a pleasant working atmosphere in a dynamic team
• a well-equipped technical infrastructure
• family-friendliness through childcare offers for your children
• advice for family caregiving tasks
• a wide range of training and further education opportunities, individual induction
• very good public transport connections and free parking spaces
• attractive sports and health offers (Hochschulsport)
• the possibility of home office

Application Deadline

2026-09-02

Reference Number

401-26

Application

Please send your application with the usual documents (short motivation letter, CV, certificates and/or current transcript of records) stating the reference number 401-26 to Herrn Prof. Sebastian Firk, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Fakultät für Betriebswirtschaftslehre, 47048 Duisburg, E-Mail: lehrstuhl_mc@uni-due.de.

Information about the position

Information about the faculty can be found at:

https://www.msm.uni-due.de/

Further Information

The Universität Duisburg-Essen pursues the goal of promoting the diversity of its members. www.uni-due.de/diversity (https://www.uni-due.de/diversity)

Women will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the State Equality Act in the event of equal qualification.

Applications from suitable severely disabled persons and those with equivalent status according to § 2 Para. 3 SGB IX are welcome.

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Additional Information: Requirements for the applicant: Advanced knowledge: Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen, Forschung, Wirtschaftsinformatik