PhD in Accounting — Research‑Focused Doctoral Fellowship

University of Zurich; Zürich; On-site; CHF 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funding for doctorate

Structured training

Conference travel funding

Residence/work permit support

Job summary

The University of Zurich invites applications for a 60% doctoral position in accounting research. The program combines the doctoral student’s own research with rigorous international coursework, with the first year focused on foundational courses and the second year on independent research under faculty supervision.

Based in Zurich, the international accounting group conducts research on financial accounting, capital markets, governance, and sustainability, and supports conference travel and

Qualifications

• Master's degree must be completed by start date.
• Outstanding academic record in quantitative coursework.
• Strong spoken and written English (German not required).
• GMAT or GRE scores are optional.
• Prior research experience is optional; prior accounting research knowledge is not required.

Responsibilities

• The program combines the doctoral student’s own research with rigorous international education in accounting research.
• First year focuses on foundational coursework; from year two, students develop their own research under close faculty supervision.
• Limited teaching duties; support for courses and examinations.
• Present research in internal and external seminars.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in accounting/finance/economics

Job description

The University of Zurich invites applications for a 60% doctoral position in accounting research. The program combines the doctoral student’s own research with rigorous international coursework, with the first year focused on foundational courses and the second year on independent research under faculty supervision.

Based in Zurich, the international accounting group conducts research on financial accounting, capital markets, governance, and sustainability, and supports conference travel and