Doctoral Researcher (Ph.Candidate) in the area of digital platform ecosystems 10.06.2026 Universität Passau Passau
Doctoral Researcher (Ph.Doctoral Researcher (Ph.10.06.2026, Universität Passau
The Chair of Public Economics (Professor Stefan Bauernschuster) and the DFG Research Training Group 2720 “Digital Platform Ecosystems” (DPE) at the University of Passau invite applications for the position of Doctoral Researcher
(This is a fully funded part-time position (75% 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 44.493 € (step 1) to 50.172 € (step 3) annually; Continued employment from October 2028 onward is subject to renewal of project funding. A particular interest in questions related to digital platforms (social media, e-learning, ride-hailing, short-term homestay etc.) 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.
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