PhD Position in Accounting (Male/Female)

Join the University of Zurich's Dynamic Team

The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a variety of exciting positions across diverse subject areas and professional fields. With approximately 10,000 employees and 12 professional apprenticeship streams, we provide an inspiring working environment focused on cutting-edge research and top-tier education. Bring your talent and skills to our team and explore the opportunities at UZH as an employer!

Your Responsibilities

This appointment is for a 60% salaried position rather than a partial stipend. The program combines a doctoral student's independent research with a robust international education in accounting research. The first year is primarily dedicated to foundational coursework. In the second year, doctoral students will develop their own research under close faculty supervision while also engaging in advanced courses and limited teaching responsibilities, which include supporting courses and examinations.

The program is academically oriented and designed to prepare students for faculty roles at leading universities, as well as for research-focused careers in international organizations. The position is situated within an international accounting group that conducts research in various areas, including:

• Financial accounting and capital markets
• Corporate governance
• Disclosure regulation
• Sustainability

The group features esteemed professors including Hui Chen, David Oesch, Evgeny Petrov, and Thomas Rauter and continues to grow. Doctoral students are integrated into the group's research from the outset and present their work in both internal and external seminars.

What the Position Offers

• Funding for the duration of the doctorate, with a salary in accordance with the University of Zurich salary scale for doctoral candidates
• Structured doctoral training and close supervision
• Financial support to present research at international conferences
• A workplace in Zurich, with University assistance for appointees of all nationalities in obtaining Swiss residence and work permits

Your Profile

• Required: A Master's degree in accounting, finance, economics, statistics, or a related quantitative field, to be completed by the start of the position
• Required: An outstanding academic record, particularly in quantitative coursework
• Required: Strong spoken and written English proficiency; knowledge of German and a language certificate are not mandatory
• Optional: GMAT or GRE scores
• Optional: Prior research experience, which is advantageous

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Falko Zapf
PhD Program Administrator