LMU Postdoctoral Position in Strategy, Organization and Technology in Germany 2026

The successful candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary and international research group comprising management, economics, and information systems scholars. You will proactively engage in developing ambitious research projects, publish in top academic journals, and contribute to the teaching excellence of the institute. The successful candidate will also take an active role in collaborating with the faculty and PhD students and stimulate the development of the department.

• Table of Content
• About Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
• LMU PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of LMU PhD Scholarship
• Requirements for LMU PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

LMU PhD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of LMU PhD Scholarship

• The position is a fixed-term appointment for two years, with a possibility of extension pending successful evaluation. The starting date for the appointment can be set upon mutual agreement but should be no later than 1st September 2026.
• A conversion to an indefinite position (tenured) is not possible.
• ISTO offers a dynamic and international environment, with research and travel budget available for the members of the institute. We are involved in several large-scale research projects with national and international partners. ISTO also participates in the Organizations Research Group (ORG), running a regular seminar series and hosting leading international scholars. You will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with Prof. Daniel Obermeier and Prof. Tobias Kretschmer, who are strongly committed to supporting postdoctoral researchers in their ongoing and future research. This has resulted in publications in leading academic journals, such as Strategic Management Journal, Management Science, Organization Science and Marketing Science, and successful placement of our postdoctoral researchers on the international academic job market. Prior placements of our alumni include Bocconi University, Copenhagen Business School, IE Madrid, Rotterdam School of Management, Imperial College London, University of Amsterdam, among others.
• Your workplace is centrally located in Munich and is very easy to reach by public transport. LMU Munich provides newly appointed academics with various types of support, including welcome services.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Also possible in a part-time capacity.
• People with disabilities who are equally as qualified as other applicants will receive preferential treatment.

Requirements for LMU PhD Scholarship Qualification

• You have completed (or are about to complete) a doctoral degree in a relevant field, have demonstrated outstanding research potential through excellent dissertation research, and enjoy working in diverse and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ideally, you are working on or interested in strategic, organizational, or technological issues in digital markets, especially platforms and their ecosystems. Your work will draw on quantitative firm- or individual-level data, and some prior exposure to economic models and (lab or field) experimental settings is an advantage.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Your application (in English only) should include:

• Statement of motivation (max. one page)
• CV with publication list
• Contact details of two referees
• Job market paper (if available)
• Copies of degree certificates and transcripts

Please submit your complete application as one single PDF file by e-mail to Ms. Esther Almasdi-Müller: [email protected].

For more information, kindly visit LMU webpage.