Universität St. Gallen
St.Gallen
PhD in Tax Law – Your Springboard into Academia and Practice (m/f/d)
- 01 July 2026
- 100%
- St.Gallen
About the job
The Institute for Law and Economics (ILE) is active in research, teaching and further education and finances itself largely through courses and expert reports.
The staff at ILE-HSG conduct research at the interface of law and economics.
Your Tasks
Tax law today arises in the tension between legislation, international coordination and advisory practice. With us, you operate exactly in this field: you write your dissertation, contribute to research projects and expert reports, and experience how scientific arguments find their way into practice.
Your Profile
(Upcoming) successful Master’s degree in Law
Fulfilment of the doctoral requirements of the University of St. Gallen
Interest in scientific questions, especially in the field of tax law
Highest reliability, committed thinking along and goal-oriented working style
Eloquence, very good German and English in spoken and written form.
We offer you:
With us, you will pursue your doctorate in a dynamic, interdisciplinary research institute and in a team that actively supports your work. You will participate in exciting projects, have freedom for your own research and the prospect of your own publications – and can simultaneously gain initial or advanced advisory experience with a practice partner.
"A place that creates knowledge" - As one of Europe’s leading business universities, the University of St. Gallen (HSG) is committed to educating over 10,000 students and offers an attractive and innovative environment in research, teaching, further education and administration to around 3,500 employees as one of the region’s largest employers."
