Universität St. Gallen
St.Gallen
Research Associate/Doctoral Candidate (m/f/d)
- 25 August 2026
- 100%
- St.Gallen
Job summary
The chair of Prof. Dr. Peter Leibfried focuses on accounting and auditing. Join a vibrant academic community with great opportunities and benefits.
Tasks
- Assist in teaching, including courses and exams.
- Participate in Swiss GAAP FER standard-setting processes.
- Contribute to practical consulting projects and research work.
Skills
- Completed degree in economics, ideally with a PhD eligibility.
- Strong interest in accounting and auditing topics.
- Excellent written and spoken German and English.
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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 involvement in the specialist work of the Foundation for Accounting Standards (Swiss GAAP FER).
Your tasks
- Support in the area of teaching (courses, examinations)
- Participation in the specialist 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 initial practical experience in this area
- Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken
- 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 3,800 employees, making it one of the largest employers in the region."
