PhD Position in International Financial Reporting and Controlling, University of Münster, Germany

Summary

The Chair of International Financial Reporting in the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Münster is offering a part-time (75%) Research Associate position aimed at pursuing a doctoral degree (PhD). The fixed-term contract is initially set for 4 years, with the possibility of extension within legal limits. Pay is based on the German public sector scale E 13 TV-L. The position combines working towards a PhD with active participation in international research projects, academic publications, teaching classes in financial reporting or controlling (3 SWS teaching load), collaborating on practical projects, and supporting overall chair administration. The host chair focuses on internationalization, sustainability, and digitalization within internal and external accounting as well as controlling. Applications are open until December 15, 2026.

Key Facts

Employer	University of Münster
Department	Chair of International Financial Reporting, Faculty of Business and Economics
Position Type	Research Associate / PhD Student
Discipline	Business Administration / Economics
Research Area	International Accounting, Sustainability, and Digitalization in External and Internal Accounting and Controlling
Salary	E 13 TV-L (75% part-time basis)
Funding	TV-L E 13 salary (75% employment position)
Contract Duration	4 years
Employer Address	Schlossplatz 2, 48149, North Rhine-Westphalia

About the Project

The position involves carrying out an individual PhD research project aligned with the Chair of International Financial Reporting's research focus, which centers on internationalization, sustainability, and digitalization within external and internal accounting as well as controlling. The successful candidate will also contribute to international research projects and academic publications.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a PhD research project
• Collaborate on international research projects and publications
• Prepare and independently conduct courses in financial reporting or controlling (3 SWS)
• Participate in practical projects and assist with chair administration

Who Should Apply

Candidates who wish to pursue a doctoral degree (PhD) in the field of international financial reporting, controlling, sustainability, or digitalization in accounting, and who are interested in combining original research, teaching, and chair administration.

Benefits

• Position funded at E 13 TV-L (75% part-time basis)
• 4-year contract duration with possibility of extension under legal limits
• Opportunity to earn a doctoral degree (PhD)

About the Employer

The University of Münster is one of Germany's strongest research universities, employing over 7,000 staff focused on international top-level research and teaching across science, technology, trades, and administration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the contract duration for this PhD position?

The position is offered as a part-time role (75%) for a fixed term of 4 years, with potential extension subject to legal regulations.

What is the teaching commitment for this role?

The candidate is expected to prepare and independently teach courses in financial reporting or controlling amounting to 3 SWS.

What is the salary scale for this position?

The post is remunerated according to the German public service pay scale E 13 TV-L on a 75% part-time basis.