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2026 Research Assistant Position in Business & Economics at the University of Marburg

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The School of Business & Economics, Research Group on Financial Accounting, Prof. Dr. Mölls, is currently accepting applications for a Research Assistant (Doctoral Researcher/PhD) position. The part-time position (75 % of regular working hours) is available at the earliest possible date, initially limited to three years, provided that no previous qualification times are to be taken into account, with salary and benefits commensurate with a public service position in the State of Hesse, Germany (TV-H E 13, 75 %).

Tasks:

  • Academic services in research and teaching
  • Conception and implementation of courses (tutorials) in the Bachelor's and, if applicable, the Master's programs (both taught in German), as well as the supervision of term papers and theses
  • Collaboration on joint publications and research projects, as well as the preparation of own scientific work
  • Internationality in the context of teaching and research is welcome and is actively promoted through close cooperations - especially with US universities 

The position is limited to a time period deemed adequate for the completion of a doctoral degree. As part of the assigned duties, there will be ample opportunity to conduct the independent scientific research necessary for the completion of a doctorate. 

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Benefits

  • Wide scope for creativity in developing an independent doctoral project within the joint research framework of the professorship
  • Good supervision ratio with supportive team structures in an attractive research environment
  • Promotion of internationality through outstanding (inter)national networking in science and practice
  • Flexible working hours and attractive remuneration in accordance with the collective agreement of the state of Hesse (including free use of public transport in Hesse with the state ticket)

Requirements

  • Above-average academic degree (Diplom, Master's or comparable), in particular in the fields of business administration/business economics or business mathematics/computer science
  • Sound knowledge in the specialization area of Accounting & Finance, in particular in the areas of accounting/auditing and/or business taxation, as well as an interest in related analytical and/or empirical (research) methods in the context of corporate governance / (firm) valuation
  • German language skills at level C1 or higher of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages 

Disposition to own scientific qualification is expected. Interested graduates are just as welcome to apply as students in the final examination phase. 

Application Deadline

March 22, 2026

How To Apply

For more information, kindly visit the University of Marburg website.

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