Postdoctoral Research Associate Information Systems

2025-07-15

As a humanistic, sustainable and action-oriented university, Leuphana University Lüneburg stands for innovation in education and science. Methodological diversity, interdisciplinary collaboration, transdisciplinary cooperation with practice and an overall dynamic development characterize its research profile in the core topics of education, culture, management/technology, sustainability and the state. Its international study model with the Leuphana College, the Leuphana Graduate School and the Leuphana Professional School is unique in Germany and has received numerous awards.

For the Institute of Information Systems in the field of Digital Transformation and Information Management (Prof. Dr. Paul Drews) of the School of Management and Technology, Leuphana University is looking for a responsible, motivated and committed person to start September 1, 2025 or later as a

Postdoctoral Research Associate
(salary group EG 13 TV-L or A 13 NBesG, 100%, temporary for a period of five years)

The vacant position is assigned to Prof. Dr. Paul Drews, professor of information systems, in particular digital transformation and information management. It offers you the opportunity to advance your research and teaching profile in one of the professorship's focus areas (digital transformation, digital innovation, digital entrepreneurship, digital-sustainable co-transformation, transformation of the IT function, managing AI / AI transformation, enterprise architecture). You will develop and realize challenging research projects in collaboration with the professorship and partners in research and practice. Results of your work should be published in international high-ranked outlets. You will support the professorship in research and teaching and collaborate with other postdocs, doctoral students and the professorship's network in research and practice. You will actively support the acquisition of third-party funding through the development of proposals. Through your activities, you will increase your visibility in the international and national research community and expand your network. In teaching, you will develop innovative teaching formats and advance your teaching portfolio. One third of your working hours is dedicated to advancing your academic qualification (habilitation or preparation for a (junior) professorship).

Your tasks:

Develop and realize innovative research projects and publish the results in high-ranked international journals and at leading conferences also jointly with PhD students and international research partners
Advance your teaching portfolio by developing and realizing innovative teaching formats and support the professorship in offering recurring courses (teaching obligation: 4 hours per week)
Acquire and manage third-party projects for establishing and expanding your own research group and support the professorship in acquiring and managing third-party funded projects
Further academic qualification: Implement projects to develop a distinctive research profile, publish research results, work on a cumulative habilitation thesis or habilitation-equivalent achievements and develop the ability to design and execute research projects
Participate in selected academic self-administration activities

Your profile:

Completed academic university degree (Master's or equivalent) in the field of information systems or related disciplines (e.g. business administration, computer science)
Doctorate with very good results in information systems or related disciplines (e.g. business administration, computer science); the doctorate must be completed by the time the position starts
International visibility in your field of research proven by peer-reviewed publications and international network
Ambitions for a successful career in academia
Sound knowledge of theories and research methods in information systems and interest in expanding this knowledge
Willingness and interest in interdisciplinary and international collaboration
Initial experience in the acquisition of third-party funding, project management of research projects and cooperation with companies in research projects is desirable
Teaching experience, preferably in English and German
Very good analytical and conceptual skills as well as a strong focus on results when working independently and in a team
Team spirit, organizational talent and creativity
Excellent command of English; very good knowledge of German is of advantage

Our offer:

integration into an active research group with currently 3 postdocs and 12 doctoral students,
access to a national and international research network,
support for planning and realizing research stays abroad,
opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration with professors, postdocs and doctoral candidates at the digital transformation research center,
an extensive range of internal and external training opportunities, in particular for further academic qualifications and careers,
an inspiring working environment as part of the university community of researchers, teaching staff, students and employees in technology and administration,
a workplace at one of the most beautiful university locations in Germany in a real campus university with an internationally acclaimed central building by Daniel Libeskind and the directly adjacent Wilschenbruch nature reserve,
a high level of job security as part of the public service,
an additional company pension scheme via the Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder (VBL),
flexible and family-friendly working hours within a time frame of 6 a.m. to 9 p.m,
flexible and family-friendly options for switching between on-site work and mobile work,
a wide range of sports activities sponsored by the university, which employees can take part in for one hour per week during working hours to promote their health,
a university-sponsored catering service for lunch and dinner in the canteen,
a Germany ticket (train ticket) sponsored by the university as a job ticket.

Your application:

Please attach a short proposal (2 pages) on the desired thematic and strategic design of the position to your application.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Prof. Dr. Paul Drews (paul.drews@leuphana.de).

Leuphana University of Lüneburg promotes professional gender equality and heterogeneity among its members. Applications from people with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if they are equally qualified. Please also note our data protection information for applicants.

We look forward to receiving your application. Please send it with all the usual documents (please without photo) by July 28^th, 2025 digitally (summarized in a PDF file) or by post to

Leuphana Universität Lüneburg
Personal und Recht / Bewerbungsmanagement
Kennwort: Information Systems PD
Universitätsallee 1
21335 Lüneburg

jobs@leuphana.de