Research fellow (mfx) Relational Space Economy (100)
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Job Location:
Friedrichshafen - Germany
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Research fellow (m/f/x) Relational Space Economy (100%)
Zeppelin Universität (ZU) in Friedrichshafen on the Lake of Constance is a state-recognized private university with BA MA and doctoral programs in the fields of business culture and politics. It is committed to interdisciplinarity internationality and individuality in research and teaching.
We are currently looking to fill the following position at the Leadership Excellence Institute Zeppelin I LEIZ (100% 40 hours per week fixed-term contract until Dec. 2027) starting at the earliest convenience:
Research fellow (m/f/x) Relational Space Economy (100%)
The Leadership Excellence Institute Zeppelin LEIZ is a research teaching and practice transfer institution of Zeppelin University. Its main topics relate to the work on the theory of Relational Economics.
- Your main task will be to further develop the innovative research agenda of relational economics and in this context to carry out a research project on the topic of the space economy (LEO Economy Low Earth and Orbit)
- Your tasks will include the theoretical conception of the space economy from the perspective of relational economics and an empirical research project
- The latter may include data collection e.g. through interviews surveys etc. as well as data analysis
- You will be expected to discuss the results of the research projects at conferences and publish them in leading journals and book publishers
- You will work on an equal footing with the other research assistants at the Leadership Excellence Institute
- We expect you to have completed a masters degree or doctorate with above-average grades in the social sciences (economics business administration sociology political science)
- In addition we expect you to be able to work independently be a team player and have a friendly and professional manner
- The following qualities would also be desirable:
o Experience in designing and conducting research projects
o Experience with theoretical conceptualization and operationalization of constructs
o Publications and/or research project (including Master Thesis PhD thesis) on the topic of space economy
o Familiarity with relational economics is preferred
o Excellent communication skills in German and English
We offer a varied and challenging job in an innovative working and learning environment with currently more than 220 exceptional and dedicated colleagues as well as 700 students.
Additional benefits:
- Access to and participation in an international research network
- Flexible working hours for better work-life balance
- Support for company pension plans
- Participation in the company fitness program Wellpass
- Deutschlandticket (train ticket valid everywhere in Germany) as job ticket subsidized by the university
- Nursery subsidies
- JobRad (bicycle leasing program)
- Corporate Benefits program
- Company outings Christmas parties summer festivals
Zeppelin Universität is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants with disabilities will be given priority. Zeppelin Universität supports the compatibility of family and work and promotes gender equality.
Are you interested Please send your detailed application documents to Ute Aisenpreis (HR Management) until 20 February 2026 including your earliest availability via the application management system softgarden(application link).
For any specific questions regarding the position please contact Dr. Jessica Geraldo Schwengber (Institute Manager LEIZ) at.
Key Skills
- Bioinformatics
- Genetics
- R
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis Skills
- Flow Cytometry
- Microscopy
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