We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the most important employers in our region.
Our broad range of subjects, the dynamic development of our main research areas and our central location in Cologne
make us attractive for students and researchers from around the world. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in
science, technology, and administration.
The Department of Coporate Development focuses in its
research and teaching on the management, strategy and
design of organizations. Central areas of the department
are entrepreneurship, organization, human resources,
strategy, and business ethics.
YOUR TASKS
» conduct research in the field of behavioural ethics and
ethical decision-making, especially using economic
experiments on human-AI interaction and decision-
making in immersive virtual environments
» present research findings at international conferences
and publish in peer-reviewed international journals
» work towards a PhD by completing a cumulative
dissertation based on research papers
» teach and provide teaching assistance in corporate
development and/or business ethics, with up to 3 hours
per week (3 semester unit hours) during the semester
» supervise Bachelor‘s theses
YOUR PROFILE
» university degree in business administration, computer
science, economics, psychology, philosophy or a related
discipline
» strong scientific curiosity and academic orientation
» interests in behavioural economics, business ethics,
and bounded ethicality
» interests in applying experimental economics methods
to ethics question of human-AI interaction or immersive
virtual environments
» experience with and interest in quantitative research
methods
» motivation to put research into practice and contribute
to meaningful organizational changes
» enthusiasm for teaching and supervising students
» high proficiency in English; fluency in German is an
advantage but not required
WE OFFER
» an excellent, collaborative environment for
high-quality research
» a diverse working environment with equal opportunities
» support in balancing work and family life
» extensive advanced training opportunities
» occupational health management offers
» flexible working time models
» opportunity to work remotely
The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and
diversity. Women will be considered preferentially in accord-
ance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-West-
phalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also
expressly welcome applications from all suitable candidates
regardless of their gender, nationality, ethnic and social
origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.
The position is available from 01.09.2026 on a part-time
basis (29,87 hours per week). The position is to be filled
for a fixed term until 31.08.2029. If the applicant meets the
relevant wage requirements and personal qualifications,
the salary will be based on remuneration group 13 TV-L of
the pay scale for the German public sector.
Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications
without a photo under: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de.
The reference number is Wiss2605-12. The application
deadline is 14.06.2026.
For further inquiries, please contact Professor Dr
Bernd Irlenbusch ([email protected]) and take a
look at our FAQs.
Doctoral Student / Research Assistant in Behavioural Economics (f/m/x)
Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences
Department of Corporate Development
