Lehrstuhl Für Wirtschaftsinformatik Mit - Passau, Deutschland - Universität Passau

Universität Passau

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Passau, Deutschland

vor 3 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

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Beschreibung

The
University of Passau owes its strong visibility and good repute to excellent research,
innovative teaching and its tight-knit international academic networks. Some 12,000 students
from 100 countries 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 Business Information Systems (Professor Thomas Widjaja) and the

DFG Research Training Group 2720 Digital Platform Ecosystems (DPE) are seeking a

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This is a
full-time position based on a fixed-term contract for a period of three years, with the
option of renewal. Remuneration is in accordance with pay grade E13 of the German public
- sector collective agreement, TV-L.

We are engaged in theory-led and methodologically sound research that has strong practical
relevance, with the aim of producing internationally visible research results. Our findings are
The chair's three main research areas are IT architecture management, digital services and
data-driven business models.

In the area of data-driven business models, we examine how such business models are
designed from the perspective of users and providers. From a user perspective, for instance,
we look at how consumers react to digital platforms monetising and trading users' personal
data (such as when data is shared with advertisers). From the providers' perspective, it is
important to strike a balance between generating additional revenue from the (increased) use
of this data and managing the potentially deterrent effect such monetisation strategies can
have on users. The aim of this research areas is to develop profitable yet privacy-friendly data
- driven business models in the context of digital platforms.

Duties and responsibilities

You will carry out our own challenging and practically relevant research projects on the

design of data-driven business models of digital platforms within the framework of the DFG
- funded interdisciplinary Research Training Group 2720 Digital Platform Ecosystems (in
research Area A, "Data exchange in platform ecosystems"). For details on the project visit

You will present your findings at national and international scientific conferences.

Person specification

Applicants should have a master's degree with very good grades in a degree programme

related to our research areas (e.g. information systems, engineering management,
business administration, cultural and business studies, computer science, or psychology

Willingness to conduct interdisciplinary research as a member of the DFGfunded
Excellent analytical skills and an interest in current economic and technological

developments in the field of data-driven business models of digital platforms.

An interest in empirical research (e.g. surveys, experiments).
Good written and spoken English proficiency. German language skills would be helpful for

- everyday life in Germany but are not a requirement.

We are looking for a team player who is openminded, intellectually adaptable, able to work

conscientiously and independently and is committed to the pursuit of knowledge.

What we offer

Varied activities in a motivated and researchoriented team.
The opportunity to engage in doctoral study with personal and structured supervision.
Membership in the interdisciplinary Research Training Group 2720 Digital Platform

Foundation (DFG).

Very good research infrastructure, flexible working hours and one of the most beautiful

university campuses in Germany.

A tailored and structured doctoral programme at the graduate school DPE; a fully funded

research visit abroad, external course programme (summer schools, workshops); co
- supervision by international scholars and much more.

Numerous contacts to regional and national practice partners.

The University of Passau wishes to increase the proportion of its female staff and expressly
disabilities. Those who are registered disabled are given preference over non-disabled
applicants who do not otherwise have statutory preferential status if their overall personal
aptitudes, skills and qualifications are equal.

and work certificates; the letter of motivation should state the desired research area "Data
exchange in platform ecosystems" and the name of the desired supervisor) as
a single pdf file

appointment procedure, whereupon they are deleted from our systems.
statement.