Universität St. Gallen
St.Gallen
Last year
Research Associate/PhD Candidate (m/f/d)
- 29 March 2025
- 100%
- St.Gallen
Job summary
Prof. Dr. Peter Leibfried leads the Chair in Accounting and Auditing. Join a vibrant team committed to excellence in research and teaching.
Tasks
- Support in teaching activities like courses and exams.
- Participate in the Swiss GAAP FER standard-setting process.
- Write scientific papers and engage in consulting projects.
Skills
- A completed degree in economics with eligibility for promotion.
- Strong interest in accounting and auditing topics.
- Excellent German and English communication skills.
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About the job
The chair of Prof. Dr. Peter Leibfried is active in the field of accounting and auditing. Additionally, within the framework of a service agreement, there is participation in the technical work of the Foundation for Accounting Standards (Swiss GAAP FER).
Your tasks
- Support in the area of teaching (courses, exams)
- Participation in the technical work of Swiss GAAP FER, i.e. direct involvement in the standard-setting process in Switzerland
- Writing scientific papers and presentations
- Collaboration on practical and consulting projects
Your profile
- A completed degree in economics (with the right to pursue a doctorate)
- Interest in issues from the fields of accounting and auditing, ideally with some practical experience in this area
- Very good German and English skills, both spoken and written
- Enjoyment of scientific work and practice-oriented project work
- Flexibility, enthusiasm, and ability to work in a team
"A place that creates knowledge" - As one of the leading business universities in Europe, the University of St.Gallen (HSG) is committed to educating over 10,000 students and offers an attractive and innovative environment in research, teaching, continuing education, and administration to around 3,500 employees as one of the largest employers in the region."
