As a humanistic, sustainable and action-oriented university, Leuphana University of Lüneburg stands for innovation in education and science. Methodological diversity, interdisciplinary cooperation, transdisciplinary cooperation with practice and an overall dynamic development characterise its research profile in the core topics of education, culture, management/technology, sustainability and state. Its international study model with the Leuphana College, the Leuphana Graduate School and the Leuphana Professional School is unique in Germany and has won many awards.

The University is looking for a responsible, motivated and committed person for the Institute for Management, Accounting & Finance (IMAF) at the Professorship of Business Administration, in particular Accounting, Auditing & Corporate Governance (Prof. Dr. Patrick Velte) as soon as possible.

Research Assistant (m/f/d) PostDoc or PhD
(salary group EG 13 TV-L, 100 %, for a limited period of 3 years)
or
Academic Council (temporary)
(salary group A 13 NBesG, 100 %, for a limited period of 3 years)

Your tasks:

• Preparation and implementation of courses in the area of Accounting, Auditing & Corporate Governance to the extent of 4 SWS
• scientific services, in particular supervision of students
• own scientific further qualification (on the basis of English-language journal publications)

Your profile:

• A university degree in Business Administration (Master's or equivalent) with a focus on Accounting, Auditing, Corporate Governance, Tax or Finance (PhD position) or a doctorate in one of the above-mentioned fields (postdoc position)
• Above-average grades in all subjects
• Knowledge of English
• Ability to conduct scientific work
• Interest in research and empirical-quantitative research methods (e.g. STATA, R, Python)
• organisational and communication skills as well as the ability to work in a team, flexibility and initiative

Our offer:

• an inspiring working environment as part of the university community of researchers, teachers, students and staff in technology and administration,
• a workplace at one of the most beautiful university locations in Germany in a true campus university with an internationally acclaimed central building by Daniel Libeskind and the directly adjacent Wilschenbruch nature reserve,
• a high level of job security as part of the public service,
• an additional company pension scheme through the Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder (VBL),
• flexible and family-friendly working hours within a flexitime framework from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.,
• flexible and family-friendly opportunities to alternate between presence work and mobile work,
• an extensive internal and external continuing education programme,
• a wide range of sporting activities sponsored by the university, which employees can take part in for one hour per week during working hours to promote their health,
• a university-sponsored catering service for lunch and dinner in the refectory,
• a Germany ticket sponsored by the university as a job ticket

The position is basically suitable for part-time work, but the aim is to fill it 100 per cent.

Your application:

Leuphana University of Lüneburg promotes professional gender equality and heterogeneity among its members. Applications from people with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if they have the same qualifications. Please also note our data protection information for applicants.
We look forward to receiving your application. Please send it with all the usual documents (please without photo) by 31 January 2025 digitally (summarized in a PDF file) or by post to:

Leuphana Universität Lüneburg
Human Resources and Legal Affairs / Application Management
Keyword: WiMi IMAF
Universitätsallee 1
21335 Lüneburg
jobs@leuphana.de