PhD Student Open Innovation Platform

• Scientifically analyzing the platform with regard to user behavior and identifying usage patterns
• Developing and validating metrics to measure the success of the platform
• Optimizing the design of the Open Innovation Platform, taking into account lifecycle and stakeholder management aspects
• Implementing the research results in a prototype and integrating the developed solutions into the existing platform
• Presenting the research results at international conferences and publishing them in scientific journals

• Good to very good university degree qualifying for doctoral studies in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
• Initial experience in planning, testing, operating, and further developing IT applications
• Knowledge in data analysis, statistics, and prototyping
• Solid Linux skills and programming experience in Python, Java, or comparable languages
• Initial experience with one or more DevOps technologies such as Git (e.g. Bitbucket), build server technologies (e.g. Jenkins or Bamboo), container technologies (e.g. Docker), container runtime environments (e.g. Rancher or Kubernetes), and/or cloud providers (e.g., AWS) is desirable
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• German and English language level B2

Initial experience with one or more DevOps technologies such as Git (e.g. Bitbucket), build server technologies (e.g. Jenkins or Bamboo), container technologies (e.g. Docker), container runtime environments (e.g. Rancher or Kubernetes), and/or cloud providers (e.g., AWS)

• Attractive salary & 30 vacation days (+ 24.12. and 31.12. off)
• 35-hour week, flexible working hours, remote work
• Special conditions for the purchase and leasing of vehicles
• Free seminars on scientific work and interdisciplinary qualifications
• Participation in the doctoral network for scientific exchange with science representatives and other doctoral candidates within the Volkswagen Group