Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter (m/w/d) | Research Assistant (m/f/d)

About ESCP Business School: ESCP Business School is an international business school with campuses in 6 major European cities. Founded in 1819, ESCP is the first business school in the world. To this day, ESCP regularly occupies top positions in the rankings of the Financial Times. The academic focus of ESCP Berlin is on entrepreneurship, sustainability and digitalization.

Research Assistant (m/w/d)

50% of regular working hours

The Chair of International Accounting (Prof. Dr. Martin Schmidt) at ESCP Business School, Campus Berlin has a vacancy for a position starting on April 1st, 2025 or later:

About us

The research areas at our chair cover many different topics and methods. We investigate issues in auditing, financial and sustainability reporting using a variety of methods. We also offer courses in corporate reporting (financial and sustainability) in various degree programmes.

You support our team in research, teaching and in administrative tasks. You are actively involved in research and publication projects in the areas international accounting and/or auditing and have the opportunity to participate in international conferences and workshops.

The paid working load of our research assistant is 50% of the standard working hours, and the position is combined with doctoral / PhD studies within ESCP´s structured doctoral programme (Dr. rer. pol.).

Requirements

You have completed a degree in economics with a focus on international accounting and/or auditing with very good grades. You are enthusiastic about scientific work and empirically oriented research projects.

Knowledge of relevant empirical research methods is desirable. In addition, you should have very good English skills. Knowledge of German is an advantage.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a person who, in addition to excellent academic qualifications, also brings initiative, a sense of responsibility and commitment.

Please send your complete application documents (cover letter, CV and certificates) in one PDF file via our application form to:

Prof. Dr. Martin Schmidt

ESCP Business School, Campus Berlin

Detailed information about our chair, research and teaching can be found at: Chair International Accounting | ESCP Business School and www.escp.eu/berlin

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