Professorship in Business Ethics and Social Policy, Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, Germany

Summary

The Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt seeks a Research Assistant for the Chair of Business Ethics and Social Policy within the Faculty of Economics. The role runs from November 2026 to September 2027, with a flexible workload of up to 40 hours per month and the possibility of partial remote work. Responsibilities include chair administration, event organization, literature research, support for ongoing research projects, and preparation of academic materials. Candidates should be advanced‑semester students in economics, social sciences, or related fields, or holders of a bachelor’s degree, with German B2 language proficiency. The position offers practical experience in academic administration and research support, a collegial environment, and professional development opportunities. Applications are due by 6 November 2026 via email.

Key Facts

Employer	Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt
Department	Faculty of Economics
Position Type	Research Assistant
Discipline	Economics, Social Sciences
Research Area	Business Ethics and Social Policy
Degree Required	Bachelor's degree
Contract Duration	November 2026 to September 2027
Language	German (B2)
Deadline	2026-11-06
Employer Contact	[email protected]
Employer Address	Ostenstraße 26, 85072 Eichstätt, Germany, 85072, Bavaria

About the Project

The assistant will support the Chair of Business Ethics and Social Policy by handling administrative tasks, organizing courses, workshops and conferences, conducting literature searches, assisting with research projects, and preparing presentations, reports and publications. The role contributes to the smooth operation of the chair and the advancement of its research activities in business ethics and social policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Chair organisation and administrative support
• Organisation of courses, workshops and conferences
• Literature research and management
• Research project assistance
• Preparation of academic materials

Required Skills

• German language proficiency at B2 level
• Good English skills (advantage)
• Proficiency with common office applications
• Strong organisational and coordination skills
• Careful, structured, independent work approach
• Reliability and attention to detail

Who Should Apply

Advanced‑semester students in economics, social sciences or related disciplines, as well as graduates who have already completed a bachelor's degree, and who possess German B2 language skills.

Benefits

• Varied academic responsibilities
• Collegial working environment with own workspace
• Flexible working arrangements up to 40 hours per month
• Partial remote work possible
• Opportunity to gain research and academic experience

About the Employer

Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt is a German university offering education and research across various disciplines, hosting the Faculty of Economics and the Chair of Business Ethics and Social Policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the employment period?

November 2026 to September 2027.

How many hours per month can be worked?

Up to 40 hours per month, adjustable by agreement.

Is remote work allowed?

Some working hours may be completed remotely.

What language proficiency is required?

German at B2 level; good English is an advantage.

How do I apply?

Submit a single PDF with the required documents by email to [email protected] by 6 November 2026.