Research Assistant (m/f/d) 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 Accounting and Controlling (Chair holder Professor Dr. Robert Obermaier), a position is available starting October 1, 2026, as:

Research Assistant (m/f/d) (75 percent of regular working hours, pay group 13 TV-L)

to be filled on a fixed-term basis for at least one year (with the possibility of extension). Your Tasks You will approach challenging tasks in research and teaching with interest and passion in order to achieve excellent results. The opportunity for a doctorate is provided. The research and teaching focuses of the chair are in the areas of Controlling, Unternehmensbewertung, Entscheidungstheorie, Wertorientierte Steuerung and Corporate Governance, Produktions- und Supply-Chain-Controlling, as well as Industrie 4.0.

Your Profile You possess a very good degree in economics (Diplom or Master's from a university). Relevant knowledge in at least one of the aforementioned focus areas is an advantage. A confident command of the English language in speaking and writing is required. In addition to organizational and communicative skills, a high degree of motivation, social competence, teamwork, and initiative are expected.

Your Application Please submit your written application with supporting documents by September 15, 2026, including your possible start date to:

Professor Dr. Robert Obermaier Universität Passau Chair of Business Administration with a focus on Accounting and Controlling Innstraße 27 94032 Passau

You can also apply via e-mail ( controlling@uni-passau.de ). Your electronic application (only one PDF file) must be just as informative and professionally designed as a paper application. We will delete these no later than six months after the completion of the application process. 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 by severely disabled people. These shall have priority in hiring over persons not entitled to statutory preference in the event of essentially equal suitability, ability, and professional performance.

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