The University of Passau owes its strong visibility and good repute to excellent research,
innovative teaching and its tight-knit international academic networks. Some 11,000 students and
more than 1,300 staff study and work on our university campus, which is located a stone’s throw
from the historical Old Town of Passau and combines state-of-the-art technical infrastructure with
award-winning architecture. Internationally successful high-tech companies and a vibrant startup scene, coupled with a rich culture and Lower Bavarian traditions, give Passau and the
surrounding area a special appeal that makes it a great place to live and work.
The Chair of Internet and Telecommunications Business (Professor Jan Krämer) and the
DFG Research Training Group 2720 “Digital Platform Ecosystems” (DPE) at the University
of Passau invite applications for the position of
Doctoral Researcher
(Ph.D. Candidate)
in the area of digital platform ecosystems,
especially, but not limited to, research on federated networks
to start at the earliest convenience.
This is a fully funded full-time position (100% FTE), based on a fixed-term contract with social
security and healthcare contributions. Remuneration is in accordance with pay grade E13 of the
German public-sector collective agreement, TV-L, and currently ranges from 59.324 € (step 1) to
66.896 € (step 3) annually; the salary step depends on your qualifications and experience. The
position is intended to be awarded for three years. Continued employment from October 2028
onward is subject to renewal of project funding.
The successful candidate will become a fully integrated member of the Chair of Internet and
Telecommunications Business as well as the research training group DPE, which is an
international and interdisciplinary doctoral excellence programme funded by the German
Research Foundation (DFG). Doctoral researchers at DPE are provided with an exceptional
research environment at one of the worldwide leading research groups on digital platform
ecosystems, including a tailored qualification program, frequent visits by renowned international
scholars, and generous funding to advance their research projects (see http://www.dpe.unipassau.de/en/ for details and activities).
What we seek
- You are a highly motivated postgraduate with an excellent master’s degree in
economics, business administration, economics of information systems, or a
related field of study in the social sciences with a quantitative methodological
orientation. You can also apply before graduation if you are expecting to finish your
degree soon.
- Very good analytical skills and knowledge of quantitative methods (e.g., in experimental
economic research, game theory, industrial economics, econometrics).
- Keen interest in the economics of digital markets and the digital economy. And
willingness to approach complex practical problems with analytical methods.
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- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team, open-mindedness, and the motivation to work
on a research project independently and diligently.
- Excellent spoken and written English language skills. Knowledge of German is not a
requirement.
What we offer
- The opportunity to pursue doctoral study at a renowned German university as part of a
particularly strong research team with internationally recognised research activities at the
highest scholarly level (see https://www.ibusiness.uni-passau.de/en/research).
- Membership in the interdisciplinary Research Training Group 2720 Digital Platform
Ecosystems (see http://www.dpe.uni-passau.de/en/ for details and activities) funded by
the German Research Foundation (DFG).
- Your own research budget for conference visits and hiring student workers to assist with
research.
- No formal teaching obligation but opportunities to participate in and contribute to the
Chair’s teaching portfolio.
- A tailored and structured doctoral programme; a fully funded research visit abroad,
external course programme (summer schools, workshops); co-supervision by
international scholars and much more. The research training programme is designed such
that students are enabled to complete their doctoral degree within three years.
- You will participate regularly in international conferences, become integrated into an
international research network and contribute to public discourse on digital platforms.
- Excellent infrastructure including IT equipment on one of Germany’s most beautiful
university campuses.
How to apply
- Please visit www.dpe.uni-passau.de/en/application for details on the application process.
- You can apply at any time, as we will be accepting applications until the position is
filled.
- We will start reviewing received applications on 20th of September 2026. Applications
are still possible after this date until the job posting is removed.
- This research position is under the primary supervision of Professor Jan Krämer
(https://www.ibusiness.uni-passau.de/en/team-members/chair-holder). If you have any
further questions, please contact jan.kraemer@uni-passau.de
The University of Passau wishes to increase the proportion of its female staff and expressly
encourages women to apply for this position.
The position is suitable for candidates with disabilities. Those who are registered disabled are
given preference over non-disabled applicants who do not otherwise have statutory preferential
status if their overall personal aptitudes, skills and qualifications are equal.
Emailed applications are kept on file for six months after the conclusion of the appointment
procedure, whereupon they are deleted from our systems. Please visit www.unipassau.de/en/university/current-vacancies for our data privacy policy.
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