PhD Candidates in Business Studies and Economics at the University of Bremen 2026

The Faculty of Business Studies and Economics at the University of Bremen is currently inviting applications for up to eight PhD positions starting October 1, 2026 to co-operate with established professors at the Faculty in the Diginomics Research Group (particularly Prof. Dr. Julia Kensbock, Prof. Dr. Kristina Klein, Prof. Dr. Benjamin Müller, Prof. Dr. Tobias Röth). 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineApril 3, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Bremen
• City to studyBremen
• School to studyUniversity of Bremen
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Acquisition of a solid knowledge in theoretical, empirical, and experimental methods as part of a research group and self-reliant implementation of research projects in the above-mentioned research topics in connection with a doctorate.
• Training as a data steward and/or data operator at the Data Science Center of the University of Bremen (https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/data-science-center), if desired
• Conducting research on the above-mentioned overall topic, and publishing results in high quality peer-reviewed journals 
• Extensive support for scientific research through (inter)national networking (e.g., international conferences and cooperation opportunities) and qualification.
• Possibility to stay abroad as a visiting scholar at our world class partner universities.
• Fair pay according to EG 13 TV-L
• Annual special payment (“Christmas bonus”), regular collectively agreed salary increases and additional public service pension scheme (VBL)
• A crisis-proof, interesting and varied job in a cosmopolitan university
• 30 days of vacation per calendar year (with a 5-day week)
• A diverse, future-oriented and open culture
• The opportunity for further and advanced training
• Compatibility of family and career through flexible working hours (flexitime) and the option of mobile working (subject to the general conditions)
• Free social and family counseling services
• Active company health management, including the option of discounts at local sports clubs or for gyms and swimming pools (EGYM WELLPASS)
• The option of using a job ticket
• Numerous sports and cultural activities
• Varied catering options in the student union canteens.

Requirements

• An above average university degree at the master level (normally, a total of 300 credit points including bachelor studies) in economics, business administration, information systems, psychology or a related subject. Applicants who are in the final phase of their master's degree program will also be considered. Please note that the master's degree certificate must be submitted in order to be hired.

• For higher education qualifications obtained outside the EU, please submit the German translation and the assessment of the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB). Alternatively, please send us a PDF excerpt from the database for the recognition and evaluation of foreign educational certificates (ANABIN).

• For professional qualifications obtained outside Germany, please send the German translation and the recognition in Germany. Information on this can be found at the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB).

• Confident command of the /English/  language in spoken and written form (CEF level C2, minimum C1)
• German skills are a plus.
• Skills in quantitative or qualitative empirical methods and software packages (e.g., Python, Stata, Matlab, R, MAXQDA)
• Communication skills, team orientation, independent working style and scientific curiosity. 

Application Documents

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Qualification certificates
• References

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Please send your application with your complete documents, quoting the reference number A038-26 as a PDF file by unencrypted electronic mail to: Prof. Dr. Kristina Klein ([email protected]).
• or by mail to:

  Universität Bremen
  Fachbereich Wirtschaftswissenschaft
  Prof. Dr. Kristina Klein
  Postfach 330 440
  28334 Bremen

  Please note that no photos are to be attached to the application documents.

  We kindly ask you to send us only copies (no portfolios) of your application documents, as we cannot return them. They will be destroyed after the selection process has been completed. Any application costs cannot be reimbursed.

For more information, kindly visit the University of Bremen webpage.