PhD candidate in Internal Auditing (m/f/d)

Your tasks

• You work on your dissertation thesis in the area of Internal Auditing
• Your main focus is empirical fundamental research of phenomena related to internal and external auditing
• You support the teaching activities of Prof. Dr. Florian Eugster in areas of Internal Auditing, Accounting and Financial Statement and Corporate Valuation at the Bachelor and Master level as well as in Executive Education including the CAS in Internal Auditing

Your profile

• Keen interest in learning how to work scientifically as a foundation for an academic or professional career
• Excellent marks in your master's studies in business, finance, or related fields
• Excellent understanding of auditing and financial reporting, financial analysis, and valuation
• Strong computer skills with MS Office; competent use of statistical software (e.g., STATA, R, or Python) will be expected throughout the program
• Strong English skills are a must; German is a plus

The competence center is primarily active in Auditing and Accounting research. Our core competencies are teaching, research, and executive education. The tasks of the position include, but are not limited to, participation in the management of the PhD Programme in Management (PMA), teaching assistance in the English and German track of the Master of Accounting and Finance (MAccFin) program, and at the Bachelor's level.

Inspirational Work Environment

At the HSG, as Europe's leading business university, we operate in an entrepreneurial environment where you will meet highly qualified, ambitious experts - both regionally and internationally. For example, you benefit from a modern IT infrastructure and, in our library via HSGswisscovery, from nationwide access to the wealth of scientific information available.

Executive Education

We support internal and external executive education opportunities. Our internal executive education programme offers you a practical, dedicated and didactically mature transfer of knowledge in the form of seminars, e-learning, coaching and collegial advice. We support task-specific external training and executive education financially as well as with regard to the time required.

Network

We promote our culture of cross-functional collaboration and create space for forging valuable relationships - also with external partners. Regular exchanges and internal events help to strengthen these relationships and make them long-lasting.

Family & Career

We provide our employees with flexible work time models with a variable number of hours per week. As a family-friendly employer, we offer part-time positions, 16 weeks of maternity leave and a subsidised crèche, as well as support with childcare during the vacations.

Equal Opportunities

The University enables equal opportunities for all employees and students. This applies to degree courses and work, as well as academic careers, university management positions and the reconciliation of studies, work and private commitments. We are committed to this with various measures in the areas of teaching, research, administration and the Presidency.

Fit and Healthy

We help you stay fit and healthy. In addition to our diverse range of sports activities at the university, most of which are free of charge, and campaign weeks for corporate health management, we also offer you fruit in the workplace. In our canteen you will find a wide selection of freshly prepared meals - from vegetarian to fish dishes - at discounted prices.