Universität St. Gallen
St.Gallen
Doctoral Position in Tax Law (m/f/d)
- 30 January 2026
- 100%
- St.Gallen
Job summary
The Institute for Law and Economics (ILE) focuses on research, education, and training. Join a dynamic team with excellent benefits and opportunities.
Tasks
- Contribute to publications and projects in national and international tax law.
- Focus on research in corporate tax law and support the finance department.
- Engage in an interdisciplinary national research program.
Skills
- Master's degree in law or equivalent, meeting promotion requirements.
- Strong interest in scientific questions, especially tax law.
- Fluency in German and English, with excellent MS Office skills.
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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
As a member of our tax law team, you will participate in publications and research projects in the field of national and international tax law. A particular focus is on research in corporate tax law. You will support the institute's financial law department.
We offer you:
- A challenging position with the opportunity to pursue a doctorate according to the guidelines of the University of St. Gallen
- The opportunity to work in a dynamic and interdisciplinary research institute, embedded in a committed team
- The opportunity to contribute to an interdisciplinary national research programme with attractive working conditions for your research
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 and goal-oriented working style
- Fluency in languages, very good German and English in spoken and written form
- Very good knowledge of MS Office applications
- Ideally first practical experience in the form of demanding internships or professional experience
"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, further education and administration to around 3,800 employees as one of the largest employers in the region."
