Research Assistant (Doctoral Researcher/PhD)

Entry date:
as soon as possible

Application deadline:
2026-11-15

Salary:
E 13 TV-H

Duration:
3 years

Volume of employment:
part-time (75%)

The University of Marburg, founded in 1527, offers a variety of excellent programs of study for around 22,000 students and confronts the important topics of our time through excellent research across a broad spectrum of sciences.

The School of Business & Economics, Research Group on Financial Accounting, Prof. Dr. Mölls, is currently accepting applications for a

The part-time position (75% of regular working hours) is available at the earliest possible date, 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. The limitation complies to Section 2(1) of the German Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (WissZeitVG).

Profile:

• above-average MSc-degree or equivalent 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.

We offer:

• 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)

We actively support the professional development of junior researchers e.g., through internal departmental offers as well as by the programs of Marburg Research Academy (MARA), the International Office and the Higher Education Didactics Office.

Contact for more Information

Prof. Dr. Sascha H. Mölls

+49 6421-28 24004

rlsek@wiwi.uni-marburg.de

We support women and strongly encourage them to apply. In areas where women are underrepresented, female applicants will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. As a certified family-friendly university, we support our employees in balancing family and career. A reduction of working time is possible. Applicants with a disability as discribed in the Social Security Code (Section 2(2) and (3) of Book IX of the Social Security Code (SGB IX)) will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. Application and interview costs can not be refunded.

Please apply by 15 November 2026 using the application-button below.

Online application