42,500 students and 8,000 employees in teaching, research and administration, all working together to shape perspectives for the future – that is the University of Münster. Embedded in the vibrant atmosphere of Münster with its high standard of living, the University’s diverse research profile and attractive study programmes draw students and researchers throughout Germany and from around the world.

The Institute of Management Accounting & Control at the University of Münster, Germany, is seeking to fill the position of a

Doctoral Research Associate (Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in, salary level TV-L E 13, 75%)

at the earliest possible date. Our preference is for the candidate to start as soon as possible, however, the entry date can be arranged in accordance with the candidate’s preferences. The initial contract is for three years, parttime (75% FTE), but may be extended. Candidates are welcome to apply early, which may even be several months prior to their graduation. Full-time employees are required to teach 4 hours per week during the semester.

We offer all the advantages that come with a motivated and internationally oriented team. We foster personal development through mentoring and guidance within a structured PhD program. Right from the start, our goal is to enable you complete your PhD program successfully.

We conduct empirical research on management control, performance management and strategy implementation with regard to firm transformation, sustainability and entrepreneurship, among other questions. We strive to improve corporate practice in these research areas by providing novel insights. We are interested in research questions such as

how firms and employees react to unforeseen changes in the difficulty of targets,

to which extent transformations can be considered a driver for firms’ success,

how sustainability targets are contributing to a firm’s financial performance, or

whether management control systems from start-ups can be successfully implemented in established companies.

Your tasks:

The position is tied to working towards a doctorate. Your operational tasks will be related, but not limited to teaching, project work and/or administrative duties

Our expectations:

You have successfully completed or currently demonstrate exceptional achievements in your studies of business administration, economics or a related field and will hold a master’s degree, or equivalent, at the beginning of your employment. During your studies, you acquired knowledge in statistical and empirical research, econometrics, and applied data analysis.

You are interested in our core topics and empirical research on an international level. In addition, you have pronounced analytical skills and excellent German and English language skills.

You are able to work independently and have a structured and goal-oriented work ethic. Finally, you want to be part of a team and to broaden your academic and personal horizons.

The University of Münster is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the proportion of women academics. Consequently, we actively encourage applications by women. Female candidates with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered within the framework of the legal possibilities..

The University of Münster is committed to employing more staff with disabilities. Candidates with recognised severe disabilities who have equivalent qualifications are given preference in hiring decisions

Advantages for you:

Appreciation, commitment, openness and respect – values which are important to us.
Our broad range of diverse work-time models offers great flexibility – also when working from home.
If you have family members or young children in your care, our Family Service Office offers concrete support to help you balance your private and professional responsibilities.
As an educational institution, we are deeply committed to offering occupational training and continuing education opportunities tailored to your individual needs.
From A – Z, Aikido to Zumba, our sport and health programmes ensure a healthy work-life balance.
As a university employee, you are entitled to numerous benefits afforded to public servants, e.g. an attractive company pension scheme (VBL), an annual end-of-year bonus and a position that is shielded from economic fluctuations.

The University of Münster strongly supports equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome all applicants regardless of sex, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to creating family-friendly working conditions.

We actively encourage applications by women. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered unless these are outweighed by reasons which necessitate the selection of another candidate.

Kindly submit your documents (CV, supporting documents and a letter of motivation), as a single PDF file, via www.wiwi.uni-muenster.de/con/application by 2025-03-31.

If you have any questions, please contact us via email at mac@wiwi.uni-muenster.de.

We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Prof Martin Artz

Institute of Management Accounting & Control

University of Münster

Universitätsstraße 14-16,

48143 Münster,

Germany

https://www.wiwi.uni-muenster.de/con

Reference number: 2023_01_23