Universität St. Gallen
St.Gallen
Research Associate/PhD Student (m/f/d)
- 25 August 2026
- 100%
- St.Gallen
Job summary
Prof. Florian Eugster's auditing expertise at the University of St.Gallen offers rich research opportunities. Join a vibrant work environment with strong support for students.
Tasks
- Advance your research interests in accounting and auditing.
- Contribute to teaching at the Bachelor's and Master's levels.
- Support ongoing research projects with data collection and analysis.
Skills
- Master's degree in Accounting or Finance with excellent academic performance.
- Strong interest in scientific work and independent research.
- Proficiency in English and German, with MS Office skills.
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About the job
The Competence Centre for Auditing led by Prof. Florian Eugster at the University of St.Gallen conducts research in the field of Internal Auditing, Auditing & Finance. Our core competencies lie in teaching, research, and continuing education for executives. Student assistants are fully integrated into the team and gain close insight into the activities of the competence centre.
Your Tasks
- Advance your research interests in the areas of Accounting, Auditing, and Business Valuation
- Contribute to teaching at Bachelor and Master levels (e.g. Financial Accounting, Auditing, Financial Statement Analysis, Valuation)
- Actively support ongoing research projects, including data collection, empirical analyses, and publication activities
Your Profile
- Strong interest in academic work and enjoyment of structured, independent work in research, teaching, and organisation
- Excellent academic achievements with a Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance
- Very good written and spoken English and German skills
- Confident use of MS Office; experience with statistical programming languages (e.g. R, Stata, Python) is an advantage
"A place that creates knowledge" - As one of Europe’s leading business universities, the University of St.Gallen (HSG) is committed to educating over 10,000 students and, as one of the largest employers in the region, offers around 3,800 employees an attractive and innovative environment in research, teaching, continuing education, and administration."
