PhD candidate / Research Associate in Auditing (m/w/d)

Your tasks

• You work on your dissertation thesis in the area of Auditing and Accounting
• Your main focus is empirical fundamental research of phenomena related to Auditing. Central tasks are literature work, collecting and analyzing data, and presenting results in international conferences and in scholarly publications
• You support the teaching activities of Prof. Dr. Florian Eugster, including the supervision of bachelor's and master's theses

Your profile

• High personal motivation and responsible work ethics
• Keen interest in learning how to work scientifically as a base for an academic or professional career
• Excellent marks in your diploma, licentiate, or master studies in business, economics, or related fields
• Excellent understanding in auditing and financial reporting, financial analysis and valuation
• Strong existing computer skills with MS Office; the competent use of a statistical software (e.g. STATA, R, or Python) will be expected throughout the program
• Strong English spoken and written communication skills

The competence center is primarily active in Auditing and Accounting research. Our core competences are teaching, research, and executive education. The tasks of the position include but are not limited to participation in the management of the PhD Programme in Management (PMA), teaching assistance in the English track of the programme for the Master of Accounting and Finance (MAccFin) and at the Bachelor's level.

We are looking forward to your online-application. apply here

We offer

sport & wellbeing

food & drink @ HSG

fruits @ work

public library

flexible working hours

various events

For job-related questions

Prof. Dr. Florian Eugster
Associate Professor for Auditing
Tel: +41 71 224 74 30
florian.eugster@unisg.ch

«We offer an active and internationally oriented research environment.»

Carolina Näf
Assistentin
+41 71 224 7409
carolina.naef@unisg.ch

«I am delighted that you are interested in this position at our University and would be pleased to meet you soon.»

Your place of work

University of St.Gallen

«A place where knowledge is created» - As one of Europe's leading universities of economics and business administration, the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, is committed to the education of over 8800 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3300 researchers, educators and professional staff.