(Senior) Lecturer with extended research tasks (m/f/d)

University of Graz; Osterreich; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Education program

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Healthcare access

Zero emission goal

Diversity & inclusion

Flexible hours

Job summary

The University of Graz invites applications for a full-time academic position in the Department of Accounting and Taxation. The role combines teaching, research, and administrative duties under the development agreement, with approximately eight semester hours of teaching per week.

Candidates must hold a PhD in Business Administration with a specialization in accounting, demonstrate strong analytical modeling and publication records, and supervise theses while collaborating on grant proposals.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Business Administration with accounting specialization.
• Strong publications in analytical modeling in peer-reviewed journals.
• Independent teaching experience in accounting and taxation.

Responsibilities

• Implement objectives in teaching, research, and administration per development agreement.
• Deliver courses in accounting and taxation (~8 semester hours/week).
• Provide academic and organizational support to students and supervise theses.
• Conduct independent research in accounting and taxation with analytical modeling focus.
• Publish research in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Contribute to ongoing and new research initiatives at the institute.
• Prepare and submit grant proposals for national/international projects.
• Support quality assurance through evaluation measures.
• Assist with institute administration and research activities.

Skills

Analytical modeling

Teaching experience

German & English proficiency

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Ph.D. in Business Administration (Accounting)

Tools

MS Office

LaTeX

SQL

Mathematica

Job description

Organisation/Company University of Graz Department Department of Accounting and Taxation Research Field Other Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 30 Oct 2026 - 23:00 (UTC) Country Austria Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 344 / 2026 / 2074 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Your Responsibilities

• Implementation of objectives in teaching, research, and administration in accordance with the development agreement.
• Independently preparing and delivering courses in the areas of accounting and taxation averaging 8 semester hours per week.
• Providing academic and organizational support to students of the institute, including the supervision of theses.
• Conducting independent research projects in the fields of accounting and taxation, with a particular emphasis on analytical modeling.
• Publishing research findings in internationally recognized peer-reviewed academic journals.
• Actively contributing to ongoing research projects at the institute, as well as independently designing and developing new research initiatives.
• Participating in the preparation and submission of grant proposals for national and international third-party funded projects (e.g., FWF, EU).
• Contributing to general organizational and administrative tasks, as well as supporting the implementation of evaluation measures for quality assurance.
• Assisting with administrative duties to support the institute’s research and teaching activities.

Your Profile

• Academic Qualifications: Completed doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Business Administration, with a specialization in accounting.
• Research Expertise: Strong expertise in analytical modeling, evidenced by publications in (international) peer-reviewed academic journals.
• Teaching Experience: Independent teaching experience in accounting and taxation.
• Excellent command of German and English, both written and spoken.
• Very good IT skills, particularly in MS Office, LaTeX, SQL, and Mathematica or comparable software.
• Experience working within a university environment.
• Didactic skills for delivering academic courses.
• Strong ability to work in a team and to motivate others.
• Intellectual curiosity and strong interest in academic research.
• High level of initiative and dedication.

We Offer

• Meaning: We offer meaningful work for the world of tomorrow.
• Our internal continuing education program is as colorful as the university itself.
• Collaboration: With us, you'll find interdisciplinary, cross-professional opportunities to work together.
• Benefits: Of course, there are all the usual benefits, from A "access to healthcare services" to Z "Zero emission goal".
• Diversity: Besides our various scientific fields and their related issues, we offer a working environment in which diversity and inclusion are lived.
• Flexibility: We demonstrate flexibility not only with the various working time models but also through the offers for the compatibility of family and career.

We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 70,200.20 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.

Equality Principle

The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women in particular in management and faculty positions and therefore encourages qualified women to apply. In the event of underrepresentation, women with equal qualifications are generally given priority for admission. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the advertised position.

Application Documents

• Letter of motivation and academic CV
• List of publications and presentations
• List of academic courses taught

About us

At the University of Graz, 4700 employees work together on future questions and solutions for the world of tomorrow. Our students and researchers take on the major challenges of society and share their knowledge. We work for tomorrow. Be part of it!

• Meaning: We offer meaningful work for the world of tomorrow.
• Our internal continuing education program is as colorful as the university itself.
• Collaboration: With us, you'll find interdisciplinary, cross-professional opportunities to work together.
• Benefits: Of course, there are all the usual benefits, from A "access to healthcare services" to Z "Zero emission goal".
• Diversity: Besides our various scientific fields and their related issues, we offer a working environment in which diversity and inclusion are lived.
• Flexibility: We demonstrate flexibility not only with the various working time models but also through the offers for the compatibility of family and career.