PhD Positions at the Chair of Corporate Management

The Chair of Corporate Management at the Technical University of Munich invites

applications for two full-time PhD positions (time limited contracts) in the field of

financial literacy or sustainability

Research Focus

The Chair of Corporate Management at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) offers a dynamic

and interdisciplinary research environment at the intersection of corporate strategy, behavioral

economics and personnel economics. The Chair also examines the broader managerial and societal

implications of sustainability, including its impact on strategic decision-making.

By combining rigorous empirical methods with interdisciplinary perspectives, the goal is to deepen

the understanding of how firms can be managed effectively in rapidly evolving technological and

competitive environments.

Candidates are encouraged to pursue research within this broad thematic scope, depending on their

individual interests and strengths.

About Us

The TUM is distinguished by excellence in research and teaching, a strong commitment to

interdisciplinarity, and the development of outstanding talent. TUM also maintains close

collaborations with companies and research institutions worldwide and is among Germany’s first

three Universities of Excellence and among Europe’s leading universities.

The TUM School of Management is the first management school at a technical university in Germany

to receive Triple Crown accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS) - a distinction held by only around

1% of business schools worldwide.

The Chair of Corporate Management at the TUM School of Management is located in the city center

of Munich. Our goal is to create value for academia, industry, and policymakers through practiceoriented

research and innovative, data-driven solutions.

Your Tasks

· Contribute to high-quality publications in leading international journals

· Present research at international conferences

· Teach and contribute to the development of courses within the Bachelor’s and Master’s

programs of the TUM School of Management

· Supervise Bachelor’s and Master’s theses

· Collaborate with academic and industry partners

· Support administrative and organizational tasks

· Engage in project management for the development of a financial literacy application

Your Profile

· Master’s degree in Economics, Data Science, Management, Business and Economics Education

or a related field

· Background in quantitative or qualitative methods and statistics; experience in causal inference

and econometrics is a plus

· Programming skills in Python, R, or comparable languages

· Strong programming skills in (iOS) app development

· Excellent communication skills in English (at least C1) as well as good language skills in German

(at least B2 level)

· Strong organizational and teamwork skills

· Interest in behavioral economics research (e.g., in the areas of financial literacy or

sustainability)

We Offer

· A highly interdisciplinary and collaborative research environment

· Opportunities to publish and present at top international venues

· Access to a global academic and industry network

· Structured training and professional development opportunities

· Close collaboration on research topics with the chair leadership and the chair team

· Opportunity to work partially from home (upon agreement)

Employment Conditions

· the PhD positions are full-time funded (TV-L E13) and offered for limited period until

31.05.2028.

Application

We look forward to receiving your application documents (cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and

references, if available) by June 30th, 2026, as a single PDF document via e-mail to

office.cm@mgt.tum.de

You may also submit your application by post to:

TUM School of Management

Chair of Corporate Management / Lehrstuhl für Unternehmensführung

Arcisstraße 21

80333 München

Please note that application documents sent by post should be copies only, as we are unable to return

them after the selection process has been completed.

The positions are suitable for candidates with severe disabilities. Applicants with severe disabilities

will be given preference in hiring if they are otherwise essentially equally qualified in terms of

suitability, ability, and professional performance.

Note on data protection:

As part of your application for a position at the TUM, you submit personal data. Please note our data

protection information in accordance with Art. 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

on the collection and processing of personal data in the context of your application. By submitting

your application, you confirm that you have taken note of TUM's data protection information.

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