Research Associate at the Chair of Business Administration...

The University of Passau enjoys high visibility and prestige through excellent research, innovative teaching, and a dense international network. Around 11,000 students from 100 nations and over 1,300 employees learn and work near the old town on a campus that combines state-of-the-art technical infrastructure with an award-winning urban design. Internationally successful high-tech companies and a lively startup scene, paired with rich culture and Lower Bavarian tradition, lend radiance to the city and region and contribute to an excellent quality of work and life.

At the Chair of Business Administration with a focus on Taxation (Professor Dr. Markus Diller), a position is to be filled as of March 1, 2027, as a:

Research Associate (m/f/d) with 75 percent of the regular weekly working hours, fixed-term for a duration of three years with the option for extension. Remuneration is according to Entgeltgruppe 13 of the TV-L. The position offers demanding research activities in a dedicated, internationally oriented team.

Your primary tasks Participation in research projects Opportunity for doctoral studies Teaching activities in the form of exercises

Your profile We are looking for a dedicated individual with a distinction-grade degree (Master or Diplom) in an economics-related degree program (university), an interest in economic research, and very good English skills. A varied activity in research and teaching, the opportunity for doctoral studies, and a valuable network with international practical and research partners await you. You possess extensive knowledge in the field of Business Taxation as well as IT skills (e.g., Python, LaTeX etc). You have high motivation and initiative. You are characterized by very good self-organization and a structured approach. You enjoy working together in a team.

The University of Passau has set itself the goal of increasing the proportion of women and strongly encourages women to apply. The position is suitable for appointment of people with severe disabilities. These shall have priority in recruitment over persons not legally entitled to preference in the event of essentially equal suitability, ability, and professional performance.

Further information can be obtained from Professor Dr. Markus Diller at Markus.Diller@uni-passau.de .

Please submit your application in electronic form by October 1, 2026, with the usual supporting documents in one PDF file and, if applicable, your thesis to: Anja.Schwendner@uni-passau.de . Your electronically submitted application documents will be deleted no later than six months after the completion of the application process.

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