Student Assistant (m/f/d)
Universität St. Gallen
St. Gallen
Key information
- Publication date:31 July 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:St. Gallen
Job summary
Join the Chair of Accounting at the University of St.Gallen! Exciting opportunity for hands-on research experience in a dynamic environment.
Tasks
- Assist in preparing teaching materials for Master of Accounting program.
- Support research efforts through data collection and literature review.
- Handle administrative tasks in an international team setting.
Skills
- Strong academic background in business or related fields required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and statistical software like STATA.
- Fluent communication skills in German and English essential.
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The Chair of Accounting is specialized in research topics related to international accounting and financial reporting primarily using empirical archival research designs. Student assistants will be fully integrated in the team and can get a first-hand view on a Chair's activities. The working period should begin as soon as possible or at the start of the autumn semester and last for at least one semester.
Your application package should include:
A letter of motivation
Curriculum Vitae
All university certificates (including grades)
Any reference letters from previous employers, internships etc.
Your tasks
- Assistance with preparing teaching material for the English track in the program for the Master of Accounting and Corporate Finance (MACFin) and Executive Education
- Research assistance with data collection
- Assistance with literature research and organisation
- Administrative responsibilities in a young, dynamic, and international environment
Your profile
- Excellent marks in your bachelor, diploma, licentiate or master studies in business, economics, or related fields
- Sound understanding in accounting
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Expertise in using a statistical software (e.g. STATA, SPSS, R, Python)
- Strong German and English spoken and written communication skills
- High personal motivation
- Independent and responsible work ethics
"A place where knowledge is created" - As one of Europe's leading universities of economics and business administration, the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, is committed to the education of over 9800 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3300 researchers, educators and professional staff.
