QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for candidates who have demonstrated excellent achievements in research and teaching in an internationally recognized scientific environment, relative to the relevant career level (please see www.tum.de/en/faculty-recruiting-faq/ for further information). A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree or equivalent scientific qualification, as well as pedagogical aptitude, are prerequisites. Substantial research experience abroad is expected.
Applicants must have a proven ability to publish in leading academic journals (such as those listed in the FT 50) and demonstrate an active pipeline of high-quality research projects. The successful candidate is also expected to have strong expertise in empirical research methods, as well as a very good command of theory. We particularly welcome candidates who are interested in contributing to the knowledge transfer activities of the Global Center for Family Enterprise.

The responsibilities include research and teaching as well as the promotion of early-career scientists. We seek to appoint an expert in the research area of small and medium-sized enterprises, ideally with a research focus on family-owned enterprises. Relevant research topics may include, but are not limited to, entrepreneurship and innovation, governance and ownership competence, or management and decision making for societal challenges. Teaching responsibilities include courses in the university’s bachelor’s and master’s programs, specifically in the Bachelor in Management and Data Science (BMDS), the Master in Management (MiM), and the Master in Management and Digital Technology (MMDT).