Job Description

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.



In the Cologne Institute for Information Systems (CIIS),


we teach and research all aspects related to information


systems. In our research, we work closely with other inter-

national universities and companies. One focus is on the


application of state-of-the-art approaches from the field of


information systems to real-world problems.

YOUR TASKS

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Contribute to our research on digital innovation and


responsible AI

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Use of state-of-the-art methods from the field of


information systems (e.g., qualitative and quantitative


approaches, computationally intensive approaches)

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Publish research results in leading international journals

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Teach in the field of information systems

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Cooperate with international universities and leading


companies

YOUR PROFILE

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Master‘s degree in information systems, computer


science, economics, management, or a comparable


field of study

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High motivation and enjoyment in dealing with


challenging questions

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Ability to work in a team and good communication skills

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High motivation and commitment

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Fluent in German and English

WE OFFER

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Time for pursuing a doctoral degree

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A diverse working environment with equal opportunities

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Support in balancing work and family life

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Extensive advanced training opportunities

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Occupational health management offers

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Flexible working time models, full-time positions suitable


for job sharing

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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 1 March 2026 on a full-time


basis (39,83 hours per week). The position is to be filled


for a fixed term until 28 February 2029. If the applicant


meets the relevant wage requirements and personal


qualifications, the salary is 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 Wiss2511-22. The application dead-

line is 19 December 2025.


For further inquiries, please contact Professor Dr Stefan Seidel


(stefan.seidel@wiso.uni-koeln.de) and take a look at our


FAQs.

Doctoral Research (f/m/x)

Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences

Cologne Institute for Information Systems (CIIS)