Postdoc Position (m/f/x) in Entrepreneurship / Family Enterprise

13.01.2026, Wissenschaftliches Personal

TUM School of Management at TUM Campus Heilbronn invites applications for a Postdoc position (m/f/x) in the area of Entrepreneurship / Family Enterprise at Global Center for Family Enterprise (Prof. Dr. Miriam Bird). Expected starting date is mid April 2026 or by mutual agreement.

TUM School of Management at TUM Campus Heilbronn invites applications for a Postdoc position (m/f/x) in the area of Entrepreneurship / Family Enterprise at Global Center for Family Enterprise (Prof. Dr. Miriam Bird). Expected starting date is mid April 2026 or by mutual agreement. The scientific employee (postdoc) will be employed on a 100% position at level E 14 TV-L (public sector pay scale). The post-doctoral researcher is expected to work in the area of entrepreneurship / family enterprise. The postdoc position (m/f/x) is limited to 24 months but can be extended for another 24 months (extension is subject to a positive performance evaluation).

About us…
Founded in 2002, TUM School of Management is part of TUM, one of the leading technical universities in the world. TUM was one of the first universities in Germany to be named a University of Excellence. With its strong research environment and close ties to industry, the school constantly scores well in rankings, currently listed as the strongest German business school for research and teaching. Further, the TUM School of Management is building a unique bridge between management and technology. The TUM Campus Heilbronn is a dynamic organization whose goal is to achieve excellence in research, teaching and impact.

Your tasks:
• Contribute to cutting-edge research projects in collaboration with Prof. Dr. Miriam Bird with a focus on entrepreneurship and family business at one of Europe’s leading universities. Topics may include entrepreneurial teams, sustainable entrepreneurship, or the role of AI in entrepreneurship.
• Support in the preparation and submission of research grant proposals.
• Design and deliver engaging academic courses and seminars.

We offer:
• the opportunity to contribute to international, high-impact research projects in entrepreneurship and/or family enterprise,
• the possibility to get engaged in the international research community and present your work at international conferences,
• an inspiring, dynamic, and multidisciplinary research environment in a high-tech region, shaped by the highly innovative German Mittelstand, offering excellent research conditions and a high quality of life,
• the extension of your teaching skills through teaching activities at the Global Center for Family Enterprise and
• the provision of training as well as developmental support throughout your time at our Center.

We look for:
• a person with high level of independence combined with strong team skills,
• completed (or nearly completed) above-average doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in management, organizational psychology, sociology, economics, business informatics, or a related field,
• With a solid knowledge of empirical research methods, including quantitative, qualitative, and experimental approaches. Ideally, experience with Python, Stata, or R.
• demonstrates proficiency in data collection, processing, and analysis, preferably using innovative methods (e.g., natural language processing) and
• has excellent oral and written communications skills in English (command of the German language is an asset but not required).

Application
Please send a cover letter (specifying a possible starting date), your CV including publication list (including names of two academic references), and relevant university and work certificates, as well as one published or working paper in one pdf-file to bewerbungen.gcfe@mgt.tum.de. Closing Date for applications is February 11, 2026.
For further information about this position please contact Ms. Angelina Haag (angelina.haag@tum.de).

As an equal opportunity employer, TUM explicitly encourages applications from women as well as from all others who would bring additional diversity dimensions to the university. Preference will be given to disabled candidates with essentially the same qualifications. The position can also be filled by two part-time employees.

The position is suitable for disabled persons. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude and professional performance.

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Kontakt: Angelina Haag bewerbungen.gcfe@mgt.tum.de