Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) is one of the largest and most prestigious universities in Germany, and the LMU School of Management is a leading faculty of business research and teaching. The Institute for Strategy, Technology and Organization (ISTO) at the LMU Munich School of Management is inviting applications for our:
Postdoctoral Position in Strategy, Organization and Technology (m/f/d)
(full-time 100%, standard German pay scale up to TV-L E14)
The successful candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary and international research group comprising management and economics scholars. You will proactively engage in developing ambitious research projects, publish in top academic journals, and contribute to the teaching excellence of the institute. The post is financed by a third-party funded interdisciplinary project on "Resilient Regulation", and the successful candidate will devote part of their time to developing and working on empirical studies related to the project, in particular on digital industries, e.g. video gaming or mobile apps.
Your Profile
You have completed (or are about to complete) a doctoral degree in a relevant field, have demonstrated outstanding research potential through excellent dissertation research, and enjoy working in diverse and interdisciplinary teams. Ideally, you are working on or are interested in regulatory and strategic issues in digital markets, especially platforms and their ecosystems. Your work will draw on quantitative firm- or individual-level data, and some prior exposure to economic models and (lab or field) experimental settings is an advantage.
Our offer
The position is a fixed-term appointment for two years, with a possibility of extension pending successful evaluation. The starting date for the appointment can be set upon mutual agreement, but should be no later than 1st March 2025.
A conversion to an indefinite position (tenured) is not possible.
ISTO offers a dynamic and international environment, with research and travel budget available for the members of the institute. We are involved in several large-scale research projects with national and international partners. ISTO also participates in the Organizations Research Group (ORG), running a regular seminar series and hosting leading international scholars. Our senior faculty are strongly committed to supporting postdoctoral researchers in their ongoing and future research. This has resulted in publications in leading academic journals, such as Strategic Management Journal, Management Science, Organization Science and Marketing Science, and successful placement of our postdoctoral researchers on the international academic job market. Prior placements of our alumni include Bocconi University, Copenhagen Business School, IE Madrid, Rotterdam School of Management, Imperial College London, University of Amsterdam, among others.
Your workplace is centrally located in Munich and is very easy to reach by public transport. LMU Munich provides newly appointed academics with various types of support, including welcome services.
Contact
Your application (in English only) should include:
- Statement of motivation (max. one page)
- CV with publication list
- Contacts details of two referees
- Job market paper (if available)
- Copies of degree certificates and transcripts.
Please submit your complete application as one single PDF file by e-mail to Ms. Esther Almasdi-Müller: e.almasdi-mueller@lmu.de.
Deadline for applications: 22nd November 2024. On-site interviews are scheduled to be held 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th December 2024. If you have any questions, please contact Professor Tobias Kretschmer at t.kretschmer@lmu.de.
LMU Munich is an equal opportunity employer and committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty. People with disabilities who are equally as qualified as other applicants will receive preferential treatment. Part-time employment is available in principle. We encourage female candidates to apply.