The Department of Information Systems at the University of Münster, with its research network ERCIS – European Research Center for Information Systems, is an international network of scientists who passionately conduct research at the intersection of management and technology. The Chair of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management (Prof Bernd Hellingrath) is an internationally renowned team that is in close contact with practitioners and the scientific community and constantly gaining new insight into the use of digital technologies in business and society. The Chair's work has focused on digitalization of the supply chain, integration of companies in a supply chain, and crisis management and is published in leading journals. The current research being undertaken relates to the application of artificial intelligence methods in supply chain planning, control and crisis management, the creation of sustainable supply chains and the data-driven integration of maintenance tasks with production planning and control.
The Chair of Information Systems & Supply Chain Management in the Department of Information Systems at the University of Münster, Germany, is seeking to fill a position for a
Doctoral Research Associate in Information Systems and Supply Chain Management (Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in, salary level E 13 TV-L, 100%))
at the earliest possible date. We are offering a fixed-term, full-time position for 3 years. Full-time employees are required to teach 4 hours per week during the semester.
Your tasks:
- Collaboration in national and international research and practical projects on the use of generative AI systems in supply chain management and crisis management
- Supervision and implementation of courses
- Participation in the administration of the working group and the department
This position is tied to working towards a doctorate.
Our expectations:
- A graduate degree (e.g. German Diplom and/or master’s degree) in economics, information systems, computer science or other associated fields is required.
- A high level of motivation to achieve ambitious goals in a high-performance team is desired.
- Good knowledge and experience in scientific work and a high level of interest in deepening selected research methods and developing new subject areas are desirable.
- A good command of written and spoken English is an advantage.
- You will need to fit into the Chair’s team, which is characterized by teamwork, good communication and organizational skills, and an independent and productive way of working.
Advantages for you:
- You will find highly attractive development opportunities in a high-performing and friendly team.
- It will be possible to engage in inspiring collaboration with companies - both large multinationals as well as SMEs and start-ups across Europe and beyond.
- You will be part of a rich international network, including the European Research Center ERCIS.
- You will cooperate with high-performing and highly motivated fellow students from different professional and cultural backgrounds.
- Our broad range of diverse work-time models offers great flexibility – also when working from home.
- If you have family members or young children in your care, our Family Service Office offers concrete support to help you balance your private and professional responsibilities.
- As an educational institution, we are deeply committed to offering occupational training and continuing education opportunities tailored to your individual needs.
- From A – Z, Aikido to Zumba, our sport and health programmes ensure a healthy work-life balance.
- As a university employee, you are entitled to numerous benefits afforded to public servants, e.g. an attractive company pension scheme (VBL), an annual end-of-year bonus and a position that is shielded from economic fluctuations.
The University of Münster strongly supports equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome all applicants regardless of sex, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to creating family-friendly working conditions.
We actively encourage applications by women. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered unless these are outweighed by reasons which necessitate the selection of another candidate.
If you have any questions about the content of the position, please contact Prof Bernd Hellingrath (bernd.hellingrath@wi.uni-muenster.de). If you have any questions regarding the formalities, please contact Dr Adam Widera (adam.widera@wi.uni-muenster.de, +49 (251) 83-38011).
Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application (letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, transcript of records, final certificates) by 2024-09-15.at:
Universität Münster
Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität
Institut für Wirtschaftsinformatik
Lehrstuhl für Wirtschaftsinformatik und Prozessmanagement
Prof. Dr-Ing. Bernd Hellingrath
Leonardo-Campus 3
48149 Münster
Germany
Please send your application, as a single PDF file, to bernd.hellingrath@wi.uni-muenster.de. Please note that we cannot consider other file formats. Your application should include a CV, relevant academic transcripts, a short statement of your research experience and the names and contact information of two potential referees.
Reference number: 2024_07_35
