Carolin Häussler

Carolin Häussler (Chair of Organisation, Technology Management and Entrepreneurship, University of Passau) is recruiting a fully funded PhD candidate for the interdisciplinary Research Training Group Digital Platform Ecosystems , funded by the DFG / German Research Foundation . The project focuses on digital platforms , AI platform ecosystems , digital platform governance , and how platform design shapes innovation activities in areas such as dataspaces and open source AI . The position is especially relevant for applicants with interests in business administration, economics, information systems, management, and related fields. This is a part-time 75% TV-L E13 doctoral position with social security and healthcare contributions. The programme offers a structured path to complete the PhD in about three years, plus a fully funded research visit abroad, participation in international conferences, a research budget, and support from student research assistants. Eligibility highlights: an excellent Master’s degree in business administration, economics, information systems, or a related field; strong interest in AI platform ecosystems and innovation; analytical skills; and ideally experience with empirical-quantitative research methods. Excellent English is required, and German is not required . Applications should be submitted via the University of Passau application process linked in the post. The post does not state a deadline, so applicants should check the application page promptly for current instructions and timing.