Jobs am ISTO

Für das ISTO steht die umfassende Förderung des wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchses im Fokus. Unser Anspruch ist es, jungen Akademikern Qualifikationen zu vermitteln, die über die Durchführung einer wissenschaftlichen Arbeit hinausgehen.

Forschung bedarf einer hochwertigen fachlichen und methodischen Ausbildung. Die Internationalisierung des akademischen Jobmarktes und die Anforderung an Forscher haben in den letzten Jahren zugenommen, sodass auch die akademische Arbeit komplexer geworden ist. Wir möchten unseren Studenten, Doktoranden und Postdoktoranden die Kompetenzen vermitteln, um erfolgreich an der wissenschaftlichen Forschungsgemeinschaft teilzunehmen.

Das ISTO bietet die besten Voraussetzungen für eine erfolgreiche Wissenschaftskarriere. Wir ermutigen unsere Nachwuchsforscher, ihre Forschung und Ideen in den aktuellen wissenschaftlichen Diskurs einzubringen und regen zu einer interdisziplinären Denkweise an. Das bedeutet für uns die Bereitstellung eines inspirierenden Umfelds und erstklassigen Netzwerks sowie die Möglichkeit einer frühen Teilnahme an der Forschungsgemeinschaft, zum Beispiel durch die Teilnahme an internationalen Workshops und Konferenzen.

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Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) [Deadline: May 15, 2026]

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) is one of the largest and most prestigious universities in Germany, and the LMU School of Management is a leading faculty of business research and teaching. The Institute for Strategy, Technology and Organization (ISTO) at the LMU Munich School of Management is inviting applications for our: Postdoctoral Position in Strategy, Organization and Technology (m/f/d) (full-time 100%, standard German pay scale up to TV-L E13).

The successful candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary and international research group comprising management, economics, and information systems scholars. You will proactively engage in developing ambitious research projects, publish in top academic journals, and contribute to the teaching excellence of the institute. The successful candidate will also take an active role in collaborating with the faculty and PhD students and stimulate the development of the department.

Your Profile

You have completed (or are about to complete) a doctoral degree in a relevant field, have demonstrated outstanding research potential through excellent dissertation research, and enjoy working in diverse and interdisciplinary teams. Ideally, you are working on or interested in strategic, organizational, or technological issues in digital markets, especially platforms and their ecosystems. Your work will draw on quantitative firm- or individual-level data, and some prior exposure to economic models and (lab or field) experimental settings is an advantage.

Our offer

The position is a fixed-term appointment for two years, with a possibility of extension pending successful evaluation. The starting date for the appointment can be set upon mutual agreement but should be no later than 1st September 2026.

A conversion to an indefinite position (tenured) is not possible.

ISTO offers a dynamic and international environment, with research and travel budget available for the members of the institute. We are involved in several large-scale research projects with national and international partners. ISTO also participates in the Organizations Research Group (ORG), running a regular seminar series and hosting leading international scholars.

You will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with Prof. Daniel Obermeier and Prof. Tobias Kretschmer, who are strongly committed to supporting postdoctoral researchers in their ongoing and future research. This has resulted in publications in leading academic journals, such as Strategic Management Journal, Management Science, Organization Science, and Marketing Science, and successful placement of our postdoctoral researchers on the international academic job market.

Prior placements of our alumni include Bocconi University, Copenhagen Business School, IE Madrid, Rotterdam School of Management, Imperial College London, University of Amsterdam, among others.

Your workplace is centrally located in Munich and is very easy to reach by public transport. LMU Munich provides newly appointed academics with various types of support, including welcome services.

Contact

Your application (in English only) should include:

• Statement of motivation (max. one page)

• CV with publication list

• Contacts details of two referees

• Job market paper (if available)

• Copies of degree certificates and transcripts

Please submit your complete application as one single PDF file by e-mail to Ms. Esther Almasdi-Müller: e.almasdi-mueller@lmu.de.

Deadline for applications: 15 May 2026. On-site interviews are scheduled for late June/July 2026.

People with disabilities who are equally qualified as other applicants will receive preferential treatment. Part-time employment is available in principle. We encourage female candidates to apply.

PhD Researcher / Research and Teaching Assistant (m/f/d) [Deadline: May 15, 2026]

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) is one of the largest and most prestigious universities in Germany. The Institute for Strategy, Technology and Organization at LMU Munich School of Management is inviting applications for a Research and Teaching Assistant (m/f/d) (Standard German pay scale, TV-L E13, 75%).

The position is initially for two years with an option to extend, with a starting date to be arranged based on mutual agreement, but ideally by 1 September 2026.

Our Team

The Institute for Strategy, Technology and Organization (ISTO) at LMU Munich School of Management conducts academically rigorous and phenomenon-driven research and teaching in the domain of strategy, organization design and platform markets, building on our principal tenets of quantitative management research. We present our research at international conferences and publish in leading journals, offering access to an international research network. We are committed to placing our researchers on the international academic job market. Prior placements include Bocconi University, Copenhagen Business School, IE Madrid, Rotterdam School of Management, Imperial College London, Amsterdam Business School, among others.

Our workplace is centrally located in Munich and is very easy to reach by public transport. Our team welcomes new members and we offer you a dynamic, international and academically stimulating environment.

Your Role

As part of our team, you will conduct quantitative empirical research in the domain of strategy, organization design and platform markets in close collaboration with Professor Daniel Obermeier, Professor Tobias Kretschmer and other team members. You will also gain experience in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and seminars, and support BSc and MSc students in their thesis work. You will have the opportunity to study towards a PhD at ISTO as part of the position.

Your Profile

You hold an excellent academic record and a Master’s degree or equivalent in Management, Business Administration, Economics, Information Systems, or a related field. In your studies, you will have gained some experience in working with empirical methods, especially large-scale datasets. Ideally, you would have some prior research experience or work experience in a relevant domain, like a research institute or an analytical role in a company.

You are intellectually curious, possess strong analytical capabilities, and have a strong interest in pursuing an international academic career. You are enthusiastic about conducting quantitative empirical research motivated by real-life phenomena in the domain of strategy, organization design and platform markets. You complement our team with your strong organizational skills, are proactive and persistent, able to work both independently and collaboratively, and possess excellent English communication skills (written and oral).

Contact

Your application should include:

• Statement of motivation (max. one page)

• CV

• Copies of degree certificates and transcripts

• Any other relevant materials

Please submit your complete application as one single PDF file by e-mail to Mrs. Esther Almasdi-Müller: e.almasdi-mueller@lmu.de.

Deadline for applications: 15 May 2026. Interviews are scheduled for late June/July 2026.

LMU Munich is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty. People with disabilities who are equally qualified as other applicants will receive preferential treatment. Part-time employment is available in principle. We encourage female candidates to apply.

Studentische oder Wissenschaftliche Hilfskraft (m/w/d)

Wir sind auf der Suche nach einer studentischen Hilfskraft. Weitere Informationen hinsihtlich der aufgaben und erwünschten Qualifikationen sind in der folgenden Stellenausschreibung (PDF, 460 KB) enthalten.