Academic Research Assistant Position (PhD Candidate) (f/m/d) Part-time

This is a part-time PhD Student/Research Assistant position at the interface of economics, public policy, and technological change. Responsibilities include contributing to research and teaching, developing an independent dissertation agenda, and managing research IT and data infrastructure. Applicants need a Master's in a related field, strong quantitative skills, experience with software like R or Python, and good English and German language proficiency.

• Contribute to ongoing teaching (Bachelor/Master) and research activities of the Chair
• Develop an independent research agenda with the objective of completing a doctoral dissertation
• Support the Chair's research-related IT and data infrastructure, including the organization, processing, and management of research data and databases
• Provide technical support for research projects, including data preparation, database-related tasks, and the use of research software and computing environments. Support the preparation and implementation of Bachelor's and Master's courses in German and English
• Assist in the acquisition and management of research projects and third-party funding
• Participate in academic events, workshops, conferences, and research seminars
• Contribute to selected organizational and administrative activities of the Chair

• Applicants should hold a Master's degree (or be close to completion) in Economics, Industrial Engineering, Business Economics, Business Mathematics, Business Informatics or a related discipline.
• We particularly welcome candidates with an interest in one or more of the following areas:
• Innovation, technological change and global welfare
• Artificial intelligence and digital transformation
• Global governance and international institutions
• Sustainability and resilience
• Computational social science
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with an interest in applying them to academic research.
• Experience with at least some of the following tools: R, Python, LaTeX, Mathematica, or related software.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.
• Good German language skills (B2 or higher) or willingness to acquire them.
• Keen interest in artificial intelligence tools and techniques and/or data-driven approaches to digital media.
• Bachelor's and Master's transcripts of records
• Writing sample (maximum two pages)
• Science for Impact: Engage with topics of societal relevance — in an excellent scientific environment that enables change.
• Career-Building and Developmental Opportunities: We provide you with a structured onboarding program, a broad spectrum of continuing-education options, and personalized support, thereby fostering your individual growth.
• Flexible Working Hours: Take advantage of flexible-hours schemes, remote-work options, and a 30-day annual leave entitlement to achieve an optimal work-life balance.
• Family-friendliness: The “KIT-Family +” program assists you in reconciling work and family life by offering childcare services, holiday activities, a parent-child office space, and assistance with caring for relatives.
• Stay Healthy: Under the motto “Fit at KIT – Body, Mind and Soul,” we promote your well-being through fitness classes and mental-health programmes.
• Individualised Extra Benefits: Enjoy a corporate pension (VBL), a €25 monthly contribution toward a JobTicket BW, plus a broad selection of cultural and recreational programmes.