[Jobs] Diplomarbeit bei SAP (Schweiz) Research in Zürich

Liebe Studentinnen und Studenten, Im Rahmen des EU-geförderten Forschungsprojekts SENSEI (http://www.ict-sensei.org<http://www.ict-sensei.org/>) hat die SAP (Schweiz) AG eine Diplom- bzw. Masterarbeit zu vergeben. Die Diplom- bzw. Masterarbeit sollte sich mit Geschäftsmodellen in der Informations- und Kommunikationsindustrie beschäftigen. Diese Stelle kann ab sofort besetzt werden. Der Arbeitsplatz befindet sich bei SAP (Schweiz) Research im Stadtzentrum von Zürich, Schweiz. Dem Einverständnis der Universität Mannheim vorausgesetzt, könnte die Diplom- bzw. Masterarbeit von der ETH (Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule) Zürich auch seitens der Hochschule betreut werden. Weitere Informationen: siehe unten bzw. Anlage. Kontaktpersonen: Markus Eurich (markus.eurich@sap.com<mailto:markus.eurich@sap.com>) oder Pascale Kesselring (+41 58 871 6013). Freundliche Grüsse Markus Eurich BUSINESS MODELING AND VALUE CREATION IN THE INFORMATION AND COMMINICATION INDUSTRY PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE SAP Research is the global technology research unit of SAP, which significantly contributes to SAP's product portfolio by identifying and shaping emerging IT trends and generating breakthrough technologies through applied research. SAP Research's Campus-based Engineering Center (CEC) in Zurich is situated centrally in the city and was founded in April 2007. The primary goal of CEC Zurich is to conduct application-oriented research in joint projects with academic and research partners, which are drawn from all over Europe. While it generates quality outputs in many domains, the center is providing special expertise in the major area of the "Internet of Things" and "Smart Items." The EU-funded research project "SENSEI" (http://www.ict-sensei.org<http://www.ict-sensei.org/>) gathers multidisciplinary expertise split among 19 partners from 11 European countries. Based on future scenarios and socio-economic analysis the project aims at creating an open business-driven architecture that integrates heterogeneous (Wireless) Sensor and Actuator Networks into a global framework that facilitates services and applications via universal interfaces. The SENSEI project is involved in the creation of a future scenarios portfolio, derivation of the user requirements and analysis of both, user acceptance and business models of the SENSEI system. EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS In the context of the SENSEI project, we are looking for a motivated student interested in writing a diploma or master thesis in a highly qualified and international environment. We provide you with the possibility to extend your practical experience and deepen your theoretical knowledge. Your thesis should focus on business models and value creation of information and communication (ICT) companies. Supported by SENSEI's industrial partners the thesis could aim at fostering the understanding of the environments of ICT organization, i.e. the society and its structure, the market, the customer, and the technology. That understanding could contribute to define how ICT organizations create value and how ICT organizations interact with each other. The topic of your thesis will be defined more precisely in accordance with your interest. As the respective topic is closely aligned with the research within the SENSEI project, skilled students can be involved in scientific publications/patents as well. Your set of application documents should contain a cover letter, a tabular CV, copies of the obtained degrees and - if available - copies of references from former professional activities. Please describe your experience and skills in the business and IT domain. EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES * Student of business administration, business informatics, economics, or related fields * Dedication for business analysis within the scope of modern information and communication technologies * Ability to work independently and self-motivated in a project environment * Flexibility and teamwork skills for working in an international team * Ideally experience in qualitative research methods * Good written and verbal communication skills in English WHAT WE OFFER Contract: Diploma / Master Thesis Starting date: as soon as possible Preferred duration: 6-9 months Work Location: Zurich, Switzerland Contact: Ms. P. Kesselring Toll free: 0800 558 676, International: +41 58 871 6013) Oder Markus Eurich (markus.eurich@sap.com<mailto:markus.eurich@sap.com>)