Research Assistant In The Department Of Production

col-wideJob Description:The automotive industry is a central element of the new mobility ecosystem. It is going through a significant change, ranging from new technologies and new business models to new players entering the field. Furthermore, Europe's Green Deal is accelerating the transformation of the automotive industry towards a complex mobility ecosystem where green energy and sustainability play a key role.We are looking for a self-starter who wants to research the current trends in the automotive industry & mobility sector, what drives them and what the future will look like.The position entails the following responsibilities:Support the professor in his automotive/mobility-related projects (e.g., analyzing the effects of new technologies, new players, new business models)Research current developments in the sector from a general management perspective, i.e., not technological details, but implications for businessSupport the development academic material for publication or use in classSupport the organization of IESE MOBILITY, an annual event for the automotive industry and the mobility sectorAttend selected sessions at IESE to support the professor- BS / BA degree or** **Master's degree in Business, Economics or Engineering.- Fluent English (speaking and writing) is a must, German is a plus- Experience with Excel (e.g., VBA, Pivot Tables); basic knowledge in Mathematica, R and/or Minitab a plus- Strong interest in the automotive sector - ranging from suppliers to manufacturers and distribution - and smart mobilitySelf-starter: weekly meetings with professor, rest of the time you need to be motivated enough to push your work forward