The Chair of Production Management is offering a part-time position as
Research and Teaching Assistant / Ph.D. Position (all
genders) in Business Analytics and Operations Research
starting on flexible 2027.
The Chair of Production Management (https: The University of Mannheim is one of the
www.bwl.uni-mannheim.de/en/stolletz/) in the Area Operations at the leading universities in Germany with
approximately 12,000 students in five schools.
Business School of the University of Mannheim (Prof. Raik Stolletz) invites
Particularly in business and economics as well
applications for a Ph.D. position in cooperation with SKEMA Business as in the social sciences the university ranks
School, Paris, (Prof. Benjamin Legros) https: among the top institutions both at national and
www.skema.edu/en/faculty-and-research/professors/benjamin-legros. international level. More than 2,600 employees
profit from an exciting work environment with
The starting date is flexible in 2027.
numerous benefits.
Your tasks include:
The research of both groups focus on the development of methods in Business Key information
Analytics and Operations Research, specifically performance analysis and
Start: flexible 2027
optimization of stochastic systems. This German-French research project
Term: Based on the Act on Fixed-Term
focuses on the design and management of so-called retrial operations systems
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where products or customers return to the system after a certain time. Retrial
modeling proves to be particularly valuable for sustainable operations, such as Remuneration bracket: E 13 TV-L BW
the handling of reusable packages within supply chains. By effectively Weekly hours: 31,6 hours
modeling and managing product returns, the research aims to contribute to
Application deadline:
the development of sustainable supply chains, reducing waste and promoting
2 November 2026
circular economy practices. Additionally, retrial analysis can also be applied to
improve operations in healthcare systems, allowing for efficient handling of
patient return visits, or in customer service centers to optimize service levels
for customers requiring multiple interactions.
In addition to working on the research project, the Ph.D. student will provide
support to the team in teaching and administrative tasks, contributing to a
collaborative and interdisciplinary work environment.
Your profile:
The ideal candidate has completed or is nearing completion of their Master’s
studies in Business Analytics, Operations Management, Operations Research,
Management Science, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related
fields, with a strong academic record. Candidates with advanced skills in
business analytics, particularly in stochastic modeling, are highly encouraged
to apply. Proficiency in English is essential, while knowledge of German or
French languages is not required.
What we offer:
The University of Mannheim Business School is Germany’s premier business
school and provides an outstanding international research environment. The
chair actively supports collaborations within the international research
community. The University of Mannheim is an equal opportunity employer.
Positive working Deutschlandticket Innovative academic
atmosphere working environment
Applications from persons with a disability are given preferential consideration
provided that they are appropriately qualified. The University of Mannheim is
committed to increasing the quota of women in areas where they are
underrepresented and thus encourages women with appropriate
qualifications to apply.
If you are interested in applying, please send your application documents via
e-mail or mail by 02.11.2026 at the latest:
University of Mannheim
Chair of Production Management
Prof. Dr. Raik Stolletz
68131 Mannheim
phd.production@uni-mannheim.de
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Prof.
Dr. Raik Stolletz at
phd.production@uni-mannheim.de
Um dich für diesen Job zu bewerben, besuche bitte www.uni-mannheim.de.