Area: Faculty III: School of Economic Disciplines | Job scope: part-time | Duration of employment: limited | Posting-ID: 7081 The University of Siegen is a modern university with an international orientation and a focus on interdisciplinary research. It currently has around 14,000 students and covers a range of research fields from the humanities, social and economic sciences to natural sciences, engineering and life sciences. With over 2,000 employees, the university is one of the largest employers in the region and offers a unique environment for teaching, study, research and knowledge transfer. Who we are: The professorship deals with the planning and analysis of processes in the health sector. The modeling, analysis, and optimization of questions related to Healthcare Management Science using quantitative methods of Operations Research, Management Science, and Analytics is at the forefront of our scientific activity. At the professorship, you will find an interdisciplinary and very well-equipped work environment in a young team with international visibility. We seek: In the Faculty III: School of Economic Disciplines, BWL - Management Science, we are looking for a researcher as of the 01.01.2027 at the following conditions: * 75% = 29,87 hours * Pay grade 13 TV-L * limited bis 31.12.2029 Your tasks: * Participation in the externally funded project "PhyPlan-Phase 2" (modeling staffing plans for physicians in high-cost areas of hospital care) * Dissemination of research results (e.g., journal publications, conference presentation, etc.) * Support in research, teaching, and transfer * Active participation in the professorship's administrative tasks Your profile: * Above-average academic degree (Master's or equivalent) in business with a quantitative focus * Relevant experience with the use of optimization/simulation software (CPLEX, AnyLogic, etc.) and the implementation of algorithms in a higher-level programming language (C++, JAVA, Python, etc.) * Enjoyment and commitment to research, teaching, and transfer * Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration with a focus on health * Excellent command of written and spoken English * Desired: Excellent command of written and spoken German * Desired: Major in health sciences Our range of services: * Promotion of own scientific or artistic qualification according to the act on temporary employment in higher education (e.g. promotion) * Diverse opportunities to take on responsibility and make a visible contribution in the research and teaching environment * A modern understanding of leadership and collaboration * Good work-life balance, for example, through flexible working hours and work location, as well as support with child care * Extensive personnel development program * Health management with a wide range of prevention and counseling services We look forward to receiving your application by 27.09.2026. Please apply exclusively via our job portal (https://jobs.uni-siegen.de). Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications in writing or by e-mail. Your contact person: Prof. Dr. Jens O. Brunner 0271/ 740 2581 jens.brunner@uni-siegen.de Equal opportunities and diversity are promoted and embodied at the University of Siegen. The advertisement is explicitly addressed to people of all genders; applications from women will be given special consideration in accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act. We also welcome applications from people with different personal, social, and cultural backgrounds, people with severe disabilities, and people of equal status.