Research Associate in Transformative Service Research § 28 Subsection 1 HmbHG

Institution: Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences, Department of Socioeconomics, Professorship for Management of Public, Private and Nonprofit Organizations

Salary level: EGR. 13 TV-L

Start date: 01.10.2025 or subject to agreement, the initial fixed term is three years (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).

Application deadline: 2025-07-01

Scope of work: full-time position suitable for part-time

Your responsibilities

Research associates will be expected primarily to teach and conduct research. The research associate will also have the opportunity to pursue further academic qualifications, in particular a doctoral dissertation. At least one-third of set working hours will be made available for the research associate’s own academic work.

In your research, you will develop ideas for the realization of new research projects, will be involved in planning and executing empirical research projects in the field of transformative service research, and will maintain ties with our research partners. The objective is to publish the research findings in relevant international academic journals. Your responsibilities in the area of teaching include involvement in various German-language courses (4 course hours), overseeing exercises, supervising bachelor’s and master’s theses, correcting written examinations, etc. You will additionally assist the professorship and the team administratively, for example with planning and executing doctoral seminars, etc.

Your profile

A university degree in a relevant field.

We expect you to have a master’s degree in business administration or in data science as well being motivated to complete a PhD in the field of transformative service research/the integration of vulnerable target groups (e.g. people with a refugee background) into society.

You should have very good methodical knowledge (application of multivariate data analysis methods). Evidence of proficiency in German (C1 level). Very good written English. It would also be advantageous for you to have written your master’s thesis in the area of transformative service research. Experience in writing academic texts would additionally be advantageous.

We offer

Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements

Continuing education opportunities

University pensions

Attractive location

Flexible working hours

Work-life balance opportunities

Health management, EGYM Wellpass

Educational leave

30 days of vacation per annum

systematic supervision of your doctoral project
access to the nonprofit research community and practice
opportunity to engage in research-based and methodical continuing education, in particular by participating in conferences
doctoral workshops in Germany and abroad

Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future in a digital age” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.

The University of Hamburg is committed to equity. Diversity enriches our university life, whether in our studies, research, teaching, education, or workplace. We therefore welcome all applications, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, age, religion or belief, disability, or chronic illness.

Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.