PhD in Higher Education Innovations
Investigate global institutional models and governance transformations in higher education.
Best for:Best for master's graduates in management, information systems, or social sciences with a strong interest in organizational transformation and higher education policy.
Overview
Constructor University Bremen gGmbH and Constructor Knowledge Lab invite applications for a PhD position focusing on higher education innovations, information systems, and management studies. Supervised by Professor Isak Frumin, the successful candidate will explore how universities worldwide develop innovative governance structures, institutional models, and teaching practices. The project combines organizational theory, information systems, and higher education studies to address theoretical and applied dimensions of institutional reform. Candidates are expected to conduct rigorous comparative research, engage with an international expert community, and contribute to scholarly publications and knowledge-exchange projects.
What you'll do
- Conduct comparative research on global university innovations and institutional governance models.
- Investigate strategies for organizational transformation in knowledge-intensive environments.
- Utilize qualitative, quantitative, or mixed research methods to analyze educational data.
- Collaborate with an international expert community on knowledge-exchange projects.
- Contribute to academic publications and reports related to higher education reform.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree or equivalent in information systems, management, economics, sociology, political science, or higher education studies.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; excellent proficiency demonstrated through thesis or publications.
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated interest in organizational transformation, technology adoption, or data analytics.
- Research experience utilizing qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods.
- Strong analytical and academic writing skills in English.
- Ability to engage in comparative international research.
- Hold a recognized Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-31 (Europe/Berlin) · open until filled
Submit your application materials through the online recruitment portal. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
- Cover letter
- CV
- Master's degree certificate and transcripts
- 3 reference letters
- English proficiency certificate
- Research writing sample
Contact
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