Open Positions

  • Research Associate/Doctoral Student

    At the Institute of Management Accounting & Control of the School of Business and Economics at the University of Münster, a position as Research Associate (E 13 TV-L) is to be filled at the earliest possible date. The position is initially limited to three years but will be extended as needed within the scope of your doctoral project. You are welcome to apply early, even several months before completing your degree.

    What you can expect:

    Our institute conducts research and teaching in the areas of management accounting, corporate governance, performance management, and strategy implementation. Among other things, we address current issues related to corporate transformation, the use of artificial intelligence in management accounting, and the design of incentive systems for corporate governance. Current doctoral projects, for example, deal with the following topics:

    • The impact of artificial intelligence on the demand for labor in accounting and management accounting
    • The design of incentive systems to promote innovation and creativity
    • The integration of sustainability goals into top management compensation
    • The incentive effects of ambitious sales targets

    We will of course support you in shaping the focus of your dissertation freely according to your interests. You will benefit from a high-quality research infrastructure, including access to numerous databases (e.g., Compustat, Incentive Labs, or Carbon Disclosure Project), an international research network, and various corporate contacts. Regardless of the research topic, it is our ambition to publish results with international visibility and to find answers to questions relevant to practice.

    We offer all the advantages of a dynamic and internationally oriented team. We support your personal development through intensive supervision and a structured doctoral program. From your first day, you will be supervised in your doctoral project with the goal of completing it successfully.

    Your tasks:

    Alongside your doctoral project, you will take on tasks related to the education and training of our students in the Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Executive MBA programs.

    What you should offer:

    You have completed, or are about to complete, an excellent university degree (Master of Science, Diplom, or equivalent) in business administration, economics, or a related field. Your studies have given you knowledge in statistical data analysis/econometrics.

    You are interested in our areas of focus and in conducting demanding empirical research at an international level. Working in English is natural for you. Furthermore, you are a team player and bring curiosity and openness. Initial practical experience will be regarded positively.

    Equality:

    The University of Münster is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, or sexual orientation or identity. We are committed to offering family-friendly working conditions. The University of Münster is dedicated to gender equality and strives to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Applications from women are therefore explicitly encouraged; women will be given preference in cases of equal qualification, ability, and professional performance, unless there are overriding reasons in the person of another applicant.

    Please send us your complete application (cover letter, CV, and certificates in PDF format) in a single merged document.
    We look forward to receiving your application.

     

    For any questions regarding the open research associate position, please contact: 

    Prof. Dr. Martin Artz
    Full Professor

    Phone: +49 251 83-21341
    mac@wiwi.uni-muenster.de

     

     

  • Student Assistant (m/f/d)

    The Institute of Management Accounting & Control at the University of Münster under the direction of Prof. Dr. Martin Artz is constantly looking for student assistants (approx. 5 hours/week, adjustable).

    What you can expect:

    We conduct empirical research on management control, performance management, and strategy implementation with regard to firm transformation, sustainability and entrepreneurship. In these research areas, we strive to improve corporate practice by providing state-of-the-art insights. We are interested in questions such as

    • how firms and employees react to unforeseen changes in the difficulty of targets,
    • to which extent transformations can be considered a driver for firms’ success,
    • how sustainability targets are contributing to a firm’s financial performance, or
    • whether management control systems from start-ups can be successfully implemented in established companies.

    We offer all advantages of a young, dynamic and internationally oriented team. We foster your personal development through mentoring and guidance, and challenge you to work and think independently. Your main tasks relate to the Institute’s research, teaching and institute administration. Here, you will support us, for example, through literature research, data collection and analysis, or the creation and maintenance of lecture material.

    What you should offer: 

    You have successfully demonstrated exceptional achievements and commitment during your previous schooling, vocational training and/or studies.

    Further, you can show relevant practical experience, are able to work independently and have a structured and goal-oriented work ethic. Naturally, you have pronounced English language and MS Office skills.

    You are interested in our core topics and in empirical research on an international level. You want to work in a team, and to broaden your academic and personal horizon. Finally, you are motivated to familiarize yourself with new topics and tasks.

    Equality:

    The University of Münster is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, or sexual orientation or identity. We are committed to offering family-friendly working conditions. The University of Münster is dedicated to gender equality and strives to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Applications from women are therefore explicitly encouraged; women will be given preference in cases of equal qualification, ability, and professional performance, unless there are overriding reasons in the person of another applicant.

    Kindly submit your application as a single PDF document including your CV, supporting documents and a letter of motivation.

     

    For any questions regarding the open student assistant position, please contact: 

              Jens Böke
              Research Assistant

              Phone: +49 251 83-21376
              jens.boeke@wiwi.uni-muenster.de