About the opportunity
The Chair of Industrial Sales and Service Engineering (ISSE) at Ruhr-Universität Bochum is seeking a Student Research Assistant (WHB) with a completed bachelor’s degree to support the Transform-R project. The project focuses on developing a methodological decision framework for second-life business models to enable a goal-oriented transition toward circular value creation, specifically examining market and customer acceptance as well as organizational implications.
Salary and benefits
- Hourly wage of 16.30 € based on § 6 WissZeitVG
- Challenging and varied tasks with high personal responsibility
- Opportunities for flexible working arrangements, including mobile work and teleworking
- Qualified onboarding and training
- Flexible working hours tailored to study schedules
- Collaboration within an engaged and appreciative team
Who can apply?
- Completed bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Economic Psychology, Business Information Systems, or a related field
- Interest in business model innovation and circularity, or willingness to familiarize oneself with these topics
- Mandatory business-fluent German and very good English language skills in both spoken and written form
- Strong communication skills
- Proficiency with standard office software, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- High motivation, teamwork, and an independent working style
- Prior experience with empirical or design-oriented research work (e.g., in a thesis, seminar, or project work) is advantageous
- Prior experience with qualitative data analysis software (e.g., MaxQDA or NVivo) is advantageous
Required documents
- Cover letter (Anschreiben)
- Tabular curriculum vitae (Lebenslauf)
- Certificates/Transcripts (e.g., employment references, degree certificates, training certificates)
When to apply
- Applications are open immediately for an earliest possible start date
- Application deadline: September 18, 2026 (Ref. No. ANR 6065)
How to apply
- Prepare your application documents including cover letter, CV, and certificates
- Submit your application through the official online application portal referencing ANR 6065 by September 18, 2026
Additional information
- Employment is part-time (6 to 9 hours per week) and limited to 1 year.
- The position is governed by § 6 of the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (WissZeitVG).
- The workplace is located at Ruhr-Universität Bochum.
- For further information, contact Lisa Drees (+49 234 32 15987) or Timon Knapp (+49 234 32 21309).
- Interview travel, accommodation, and lost earnings expenses cannot be reimbursed.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Students who have completed a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related fields.
- Individuals with an interest in business model innovation, circularity, and second-life business models.
- Candidates possessing business-fluent German and strong English language skills.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is part-time, offering only 6 to 9 hours per week for a duration of one year.
- Interview travel, accommodation, and lost earnings expenses cannot be reimbursed.
- The hourly wage is fixed at 16.30 € pursuant to the WissZeitVG regulations.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This student assistant job offers flexible working hours and mobile work options, allowing students to gain practical research experience while managing their ongoing studies.
Our take
Eligible bachelor's graduates based near Bochum who want part-time research experience in circular business models should apply by September 18, 2026.
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