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For a research project funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) with the title "A dynamic view on the topic of trust - development and consequences of trust in teams", the Chair for Strategy and Organization (Prof. Dr. Isabell M. Welpe) is looking for a

Post-Doctoral researcher in the field of
organization research/organizational behavior

(Salary Scale 13 TV-L, 100%)

The position is initially limited to 24 months and will be available at the earliest on November 1, 2017. Subject to the requirement of an appropriate suitability and interest in the topic, the opportunity for a habilitation at the TU Munich is given.

About the project

Within the scope of the research project on confidence in teams, funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), the development of trust and performance indicators will be investigated more closely over time using data on virtual teams in an online strategy game. Hence, a special focus of the project is on the topic of team dynamics. Hereby, a comprehensive data set from a previous DFG project can be used, which provides the opportunity to follow and analyze the development of teams from their creation to their dissolution.

About us

The Technical University of Munich is one of the best universities in Europe. It is known for outstanding skills in research and teaching, interdisciplinary and talent development. In addition, there are strong alliances with companies and with scientific institutions all over the world. The TUM is one of the three first excellence universities in Germany.

We are looking for:

Ÿ  Candidates with a strong research background in management/ organizational behavior and a solid training in quantitative (longitudinal) methods

Ÿ  The postdoctoral researcher must have the ability to work independently, ideally in the area of team/ trust research with large data sets

Ÿ  Required qualifications include a doctoral degree in management, computer science, sociology or I/O psychology or a related area and most desirably first peer-reviewed publications in international journals or conferences

Ÿ  Mastery of statistical software (SPSS, AMOS, R or STATA) programs is essential

Ÿ  Very good communication skills, above-average commitment and resilience as well as the ability to work independently and self-responsible in an interdisciplinary team

Ÿ  Willingness to contribute and to take care of teaching and administrative tasks

Ÿ  Willingness to acquire third-party funds

We offer

Ÿ  Research in an interdisciplinary, highly motivated and successful research team

Ÿ  Access to large-scale longitudinal data sets for team and trust research

Ÿ  Participation at (international) research conferences

Ÿ  Excellent working conditions at a university of excellence

Ÿ  Cooperation with renowned scientists at home and abroad as well as renowned companies

Ÿ  A broad range of research topics in the area of strategy, organization and digitalization

Application

We are looking forward to receiving your application documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae, high school and university diplomas, internship/ work certificates) with your possible entry date in the e-mail subject only by e-mail as one pdf file to Mr. Nicholas Folger (nicholas.folger@tum.de).

The TU Munich is aiming to increase the proportion of women. Hence, women are strongly encouraged to apply. Those who are severely handicapped will be preferred if the qualifications are otherwise essentially the same. The placement is also possible in part-time employment.

Nicholas Folger, M.Sc.
Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter

Technische Universität München
TUM School of Management
Lehrstuhl für Strategie und Organisation

Prof. Dr. Isabell M. Welpe

Arcisstraße 21

D-80333 München
Deutschland

Tel.: +49-(0)89-289-24830

Fax: +49-(0)89-289-24805

nicholas.folger@tum.de

http://www.strategie.wi.tum.de