Paderborn University is a high-performance and internationally oriented university with approximately 20,000 students. Within interdisciplinary teams, we undertake forward-looking research, design innovative teaching concepts and actively transfer knowledge into society. As an important research and cooperation partner, the university also shapes regional development strategies. We offer our more than 2,500 employees in research, teaching, technology and administration a lively, family-friendly, equal opportunity environment, a lean management structure and diverse opportunities. Join us to invent the future! The Faculty of Business Administration and Economics, Paderborn University, has a vacancy at the Professorship of Business Administration, esp. International Accounting (Prof. Dr. Sönke Sievers) for a

Research and Teaching Assistant (f/m/d)
(Pay scale E13 TV-L)

with 100 % of the regular working hours. This is a qualification position within the meaning of the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (WissZeitVG), which serves to promote a doctoral degree in the field of business administration. The position is limited to the duration of the qualification procedure of the doctoral degree in business administration, depending on the qualification achieved to date, but generally for a period of 3 years. An extension for the completion of the doctoral degree is possible within the time limits of the WissZeitVG. Requirements for employment:

• A successfully completed master degree in the field of business, economics, finance or mathematics preferably including comprehensive accounting knowledge
• Sound knowledge of and strong interest in empirical research, ideally related to the research focus of the professorship (e.g., financial accounting, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions)
• Very good English skills (written and spoken)
• Strong communication skills, organisational talent and curiosity

Our Offer:

• Integration into dedicated teams and a comprehensive network of international researchers and practitioners at the professorship, in the Department of Taxation, Accounting & Finance and in the Collaborative Research Centre TRR 266 "Accounting for Transparency"
• Extensive access to internationally relevant databases in our field
• Diverse and interesting teaching activities
• Structured doctoral programme and individual supervision on your way to the doctoral degree

Applications from women are particularly welcome and, in case of equal qualifications and experience, will receive preferential treatment according to state law (LGG). Part-time employment is generally possible. Qualified disabled people (in the sense of the German social law SGB IX) are also encouraged to apply. Please send your application (cover letter, CV, transcripts) quoting reference number 5290 to soenke.sievers@upb.de. Information regarding the processing of your personal data can be located at:
https://www.uni-paderborn.de/en/zv/personaldatenschutz