Research Assistant/Doctoral Student (f/m/d) - Institute of Management Accounting and Control (IMC)

ZipRecruiter; Niederwerth; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a leading think tank in management accounting and control as a Visiting Doctoral Student. Engage in exciting research on digitalization and finance, collaborate with faculty, and gain access to unique data and opportunities at leading universities. This part-time position offers flexible working conditions and a supportive academic environment.

Leistungen

Flexible working conditions

Close interaction with faculty and peers

Access to unique data

Qualifikationen

• Strong interest in research areas like digitalization and finance.
• Excellent analytical skills and curiosity.
• High level of perseverance and energy.

Aufgaben

• Engage in research on digitalization, finance, and controlling.
• Participate in seminars and doctoral colloquia.
• Collaborate with faculty and doctoral students.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Curiosity

Perseverance

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Master-level university degree

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Temporary, Part-time position in Vallendar

General Information

Under the joint directorship of Prof. Lukas Löhlein, Prof. Marko Reimer, and Prof. Utz Schäffer, the Institute of Management Accounting and Control (IMC) is a leading think tank in management accounting and control. It emphasizes and encourages the use of concepts, theories, and methods from economics as well as social sciences (organization studies, sociology).

Your Mission

Work on exciting research questions such as:

• How will digitalization and artificial intelligence change finance & controlling?
• How can companies ensure they follow through on their environmental and social commitments?
• How can performance management be made more flexible and adaptive?
• How can CFOs and controllers influence the corporate transformation process?

The specific topic of your dissertation will be chosen in consultation with your supervisors. We welcome discussions on the above questions, your own ideas, or any other relevant topics.

Note: You are not required to submit a well-elaborated research proposal with your application.

Your Profile

You should have:

• A strong interest in the research areas mentioned above
• Superior analytical skills and high curiosity
• A high level of perseverance and energy
• A very good master-level university degree
• Excellent English skills

Come join our team!

What We Offer

Engage in research from day one with close interaction, support, and cooperation with faculty, international guests, and doctoral students. Join a passionate team that values teamwork, continuous learning, open dialogue, and the power of strong arguments. Benefit from our connections to leading companies and access to unique data.

Apply your insights by participating in seminars, doctoral colloquia, and international conferences. Become part of our academic family, with successful alumni in research and practice!

Explore opportunities as a Visiting Doctoral Student at leading universities (London, Paris, Stockholm, etc.). Flexible working conditions are possible!

Academic Environment

WHU has over 50 faculty members across management, finance and accounting, economics, entrepreneurship and innovation, marketing and sales, and supply chain management.

Our research principles focus on quality, internationality, and practical relevance.

Contact

To apply, contact Dr. Carsten Lucaß, Director, Center for Controlling and Management.

Phone: -473

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