We would like to draw your attention to the current open positions for research associates at our department.
More information about the various positions can be found in the tabs below.
If you are interested, please submit your application with the required documents.
At the Faculty of Economics, the Chair of Information Systems and Information Management has an immediate opening for
a Research Associate (m/f/d) (E 13 TV-G-U)
initially limited until December 31, 2026, with the option of an extension. This is a project-based position within the “TransFair – Development and Design of a Software-Supported Conformity Assessments for Transparent and Fair AI Systems” project, funded by Hessen Agentur GmbH. The salary is determined according to the job characteristics of the collective agreement applicable at Goethe University (TV-G-U).
The requirements for this position are:
- completed degree with excellent grades in Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or Computer Science
- a strong interest in current developments in applied artificial intelligence, platform economics, data science, and/or internet technologies
- programming skills (Python, R, etc.) are an advantage
- very good English language skills, both written and spoken
- very good German language skills
- independence, teamwork skills, and flexibility
- experience in corporate practice is also an advantage
We offer integration into an engaged team, continuous mentoring by colleagues, intensive opportunities for academic and personal development, collaboration on publications, and preparation for a doctorate. We are an internationally oriented team with diverse tasks in research and project work, with a strong practical focus and the aim of conducting internationally recognized research. Our research results have been published in leading academic journals such as MIS Quarterly, Information Systems Research, Journal of Management Information Systems, Decision Support Systems, and Electronic Markets.
In this role, you will contribute to the research focus areas of the Chair. These include applied artificial intelligence (e.g., the Chair is involved in the AI Innovation Competition of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs, evaluates user preferences regarding applied AI, and has built a Smart Living platform with companies like Bosch; there are also research projects in collaboration with the university hospital in the area of AI), digital business and ecosystems, data analytics, platform economics, digital business models, digital ethics, and information management.
You will take on academic responsibilities as well as the planning and execution of projects, and you will be able to present your results at national and international conferences. Sufficient time will be made available for your doctoral research and personal research interests.
Goethe University aims to increase the proportion of women and therefore particularly encourages women to apply. Severely disabled persons will be given preference in cases of equal qualification and aptitude.
Please send your application with the usual documents to Professor Dr. Oliver Hinz, Theodor-W.-Adorno-Platz 4, 60628 Frankfurt am Main. Submitting the application documents electronically to the email address ohinz(at)wiwi.uni-frankfurt.de is preferred. If you have any questions regarding the position, you may contact Mr. Jan Zacharias (zacharias(at)wiwi.uni-frankfurt.de).
At the Chair of Information Systems and Information Management, Faculty of Economics at Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, there is an opening as soon as possible for a
Research Associate (m/f/d) (E 13 TV-G-U)
initially on a fixed-term contract. The salary is determined according to the job characteristics of the collective agreement applicable at Goethe University (TV-G-U).
Requirements:
completed degree with excellent grades in Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or Computer Science
a strong interest in current developments in applied artificial intelligence, platform economics, data science, and/or internet technologies
very good English language skills, both written and spoken
very good German language skills
independence, teamwork skills, and flexibility
experience in corporate practice is also an advantage
We offer you integration into an engaged team, continuous mentoring by colleagues, intensive opportunities for academic and personal development, collaboration on publications, and preparation for a doctorate. We are an internationally oriented team with diverse tasks in research and project work, with a strong practical focus and the aim of conducting internationally recognized research. Our research results have been published in leading academic journals such as MIS Quarterly, Information Systems Research, Journal of Management Information Systems, Decision Support Systems, and Electronic Markets.
As part of your duties, you will contribute to the research focus areas of the Chair. These include applied artificial intelligence (e.g., the Chair is involved in the AI Innovation Competition of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs, evaluates user preferences regarding applied AI, and has built a Smart Living platform with companies like Bosch; there are also research projects in collaboration with the university hospital in the field of AI), digital business and ecosystems, data analytics, platform economics, digital business models, digital ethics, and information management. You will take on academic responsibilities as well as the planning and execution of projects, and you will be able to present your results at national and international conferences. Sufficient time will be made available for your doctoral research and personal research interests.
Goethe University aims to increase the proportion of women and therefore particularly encourages women to apply. Severely disabled persons will be given preference in cases of equal qualification and aptitude.
Please send your application with the usual documents (cover letter, CV, degree certificates) to Professor Dr. Oliver Hinz, Theodor-W.-Adorno-Platz 4, 60628 Frankfurt am Main. Submitting the application documents electronically to the email address ohinz(at)wiwi.uni-frankfurt.de is preferred.