Otto Beisheim School of Management - WHU 
Vallendar, Germany Sintesi dell’opportunità
The Otto Beisheim School of Management – WHU in Germany invites applications for a full‑time Research Assistant/Doctoral Student position in the Chair of Production Management. Candidates should hold an outstanding master’s degree in General Management, Operations Management, or a related field such as Data Analytics, Engineering, or Operations Research. The role focuses on producing a dissertation comprised of three peer‑reviewed research papers with strong links to management practice. Applicants may attend a term at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, supported financially if approved. Limited administrative duties include proctoring exams and serving as a co‑reader for theses. WHU offers a diverse, international academic environment and values inclusive research excellence.
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Descrizione del progetto
Our chair is part of WHU’s Supply Chain Management Group.
Your mission
- The completion of the dissertation – as a collection of three submitted and reviewed research papers – is an essential part of your day-to-day activities
- All published research exhibits a strong link to management practice
- Attendance of the Ph.D. program of the Kellogg School of Management of Northwestern University for one term is recommended and financially supported (when need to be approved by the partner university). The candidate must demonstrate how this visit directly supports his or her research
- Candidates are to a very limited extent engaged in administrative work at the department, i.e., they proctor exams an act as co-readers on theses (in their area of research expertise)
Your profile
- You should hold an outstanding master’s degree in General Management or Operations Management or a relevant discipline e.g., Data Analytics, Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research, etc.
- Experience with the following areas increases chances of acceptance: Data Analytics/Machine Learning, Lean Manufacturing, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Retail Analytics, Operational and Financial Risk Management, Real Options Modeling, or Operations Strategy Formation and Deployment
- You are able to work independently, enjoy working in teams and are goal oriented
- You should have very strong English communication and writing skills
What we offer
Academic Environment
WHU has more than 60 faculty members in the fields of management, finance and accounting, economics, entrepreneurship and innovation, marketing and sales, and supply chain management. Research at WHU aims to adhere to three principles: quality, internationality, and practical relevance.
WHU is an equal opportunity employer and thus welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds. We believe in the benefits of diversity and therefore foster an international, inclusive, and inspiring working environment.
Contact
Professor Arnd Huchzermeier
Chairholder
phone: +49(0)261 6509380
email: arnd.huchzermeier@whu.edu
