Doctoral Researcher (Ph.D. Candidate) in the area of digital platform ecosystems, especially, but not limited to, research on federated networks

The University of Passau owes its strong visibility and good repute to excellent research, innovative teaching and its tight-knit international academic networks. Some 11,000 students and more than 1,300 staff study and work on our university campus, which is located a stone's throw from the historical Old Town of Passau and combines state-of-the-art technical infrastructure with award-winning architecture. Internationally successful high-tech companies and a vibrant start-up scene, coupled with a rich culture and Lower Bavarian traditions, give Passau and the surrounding area a special appeal that makes it a great place to live and work.

The Chair of Internet and Telecommunications Business (Professor Jan Krämer) and the DFG Research Training Group 2720 «Digital Platform Ecosystems» (DPE) at the University of Passau invite applications for the position of

Doctoral Researcher

(in the area of digital platform ecosystems , especially, but not limited to, research on federated networks

This is a fully funded full-time position (100% FTE) , based on a fixed-term contract with social security and healthcare contributions. Remuneration is in accordance with pay grade E13 of the German public-sector collective agreement, TV-L, and currently ranges from 59.324 EUR (step 1) to 66.896 EUR (step 3) annually; Continued employment from October 2028 onward is subject to renewal of project funding.

The successful candidate will become a fully integrated member of the Chair of Internet and Telecommunications Business as well as the research training group DPE, which is an international and interdisciplinary doctoral excellence programme funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) . Doctoral researchers at DPE are provided with an exceptional research environment at one of the worldwide leading research groups on digital platform ecosystems, including a tailored qualification program, frequent visits by renowned international scholars, and generous funding to advance their research projects (see passau.You are a highly motivated postgraduate with an excellent master's degree in economics, business administration, economics of information systems, or a related field of study in the social sciences with a quantitative methodological orientation . in experimental economic research, game theory, industrial economics, econometrics).

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team , open-mindedness, and the motivation to work on a research project independently and diligently.

Excellent spoken and written English language skills . Knowledge of German is not a requirement.

The opportunity to pursue doctoral study at a renowned German university as part of a particularly strong research team with internationally recognised research activities at the highest scholarly level (see ).

Membership in the interdisciplinary Research Training Group 2720 Digital Platform Ecosystems (see for details and activities) funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) .

Your own research budget for conference visits and hiring student workers to assist with research.

a fully funded research visit abroad, external course programme (summer schools, workshops); co-supervision by international scholars and much more. The research training programme is designed such that students are enabled to complete their doctoral degree within three years.

You will participate regularly in international conferences , become integrated into an international research network and contribute to public discourse on digital platforms.

This research position is under the primary supervision of Professor Jan Krämer ( ). Please visit for our data privacy policy.

This is a fully funded full-time position (100% FTE), based on a fixed-term

in accordance with pay grade E13 of the German public-sector collective

project funding.

of Internet and Telecommunications Business as well as the research

training group DPE, which is an international and interdisciplinary

doctoral excellence programme funded by the German Research Foundation

(Doctoral researchers at DPE are provided with an exceptional

research environment at one of the worldwide leading research groups on

frequent visits by renowned international scholars, and generous funding to

advance their research projects (see passau.sciences with a quantitative methodological orientation. in experimental economic research, game theory, industrial

the motivation to work on a research project independently and

Excellent spoken and written English language skills. German is not a requirement.