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Fakultät Maschinenbau
First steps in supply chain management research parallel to the Master's program

Junior Researcher at the LFO

The LFO offers you the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of logistics and supply chain management and become part of a dynamic, innovative team. As a Junior Researcher at the LFO, you can gain valuable practical experience as a part-time research assistant during your Master's degree and take on responsibility in future-oriented research projects at an early stage. In doing so, you will develop essential skills that are of great advantage for both an academic and a practical career. Become part of our team and contribute your ideas!

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Tobias Schrage
ehemaliger Junior Researcher am LFO, jetzt wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter
„Working at the LFO offers me a great opportunity to work in an outstanding scientific environment that promotes research into forward-looking topics in supply chain management. Through the close and inspiring exchange with my colleagues, I find many ideas for personal and professional development. This exciting combination of research and collegial learning motivates me to constantly discover and investigate new perspectives and connections.“
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Patrick Keitzl
Junior Researcher am LFO
„I particularly appreciate three things about my work at the chair: the opportunity to deal with innovative future topics, the chance to contribute my own interests and the collaboration with a creative and collegial team.“

Tasks and activities

  • Participation in and active design of our research projects
  • Designing and organizing your own research topics
  • Taking over parts of our courses, for example preparing materials, developing your own modules or setting up specialist laboratories and logistics projects
  • The focus or area of responsibility is individually tailored to support and promote your own development. The tasks are jointly coordinated, taking into account existing skills and prevailing interests.
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What we offer, who we are looking for

What we offer

  • Exciting projects and varied tasks with room for your own areas of interest
  • Flexible working hours, tailored to your studies
  • young, dynamic team with an appreciative atmosphere and room for your own ideas
  • Opportunity to gain publication experience
  • Individual support in preparation for the Master's degree and doctorate
  • Intensive supervision of final theses
  • Access to exclusive further training (such as a PhD school)
  • Attractive remuneration according to TV-L 12
  • flexible home office arrangement (up to 50% of working hours possible)
  • a research ecosystem in the field of logistics with numerous cooperations along the entire supply chain research

Who we are looking for

  • Bachelor's degree and enrolled in the Master's program at TU Dortmund University
  • Applications from students of all fields of study are expressly welcome
  • Interest in management topics, new technologies and scientific working methods
  • Enthusiasm for challenges in corporate logistics and supply chain management, especially digitalization, resilience, sustainability and financial supply chain management
  • Confident handling of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); willingness to familiarize yourself with other relevant software
  • Ideally one year of remaining study time or interest in a further academic career
  • a high degree of independence, good self-organization and social skills
  • Team spirit and reliability
  • very good written and spoken German and English skills