Doctoral Research Associate (salary level TV-L E 13)

at the earliest possible date. Our preference is for the candidate to start as soon as possible, however, the entry date can be arranged in accordance with the candidate’s preferences. The initial contract is for three years, part time (75% FTE), but may be extended. Candidates are welcome to apply early, which may even be several months prior to their graduation. Full-time employees are required to teach 4 hours per week during the semester.

Are you interested in pursuing a doctorate and conducting empirical research on how companies effectively implement strategy, manage transformations, support decision-making, and measure performance? Then we look forward to your application. Possible research areas include, for example:

• Strategy implementation and performance management
• Planning, forecasting, and data-driven decision support
• Target setting, performance evaluation, and compensation systems
• Sustainability as part of management control and incentive systems
• Restructuring and transformation

You will receive active support in developing your own research ideas and shaping your doctoral project.

What we offer

• Close supervision and regular academic exchange
• A motivated, internationally oriented team
• Participation in international conferences, workshops, and research events
• Access to extensive databases, strong research networks, and industry contacts
• A structured doctoral program with an empirical focus and clear practical relevance
• An environment that combines academic excellence with relevant questions from corporate practice

Your tasks:

Our expectations:

Advantages for you:

The University of Münster strongly supports equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome all applicants regardless of sex, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to creating family-friendly working conditions.

We actively encourage applications by women. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered unless these are outweighed by reasons which necessitate the selection of another candidate.

Kindly submit your documents (CV, supporting documents and a letter of motivation), as a single PDF file, via www.wiwi.uni-muenster.de/con/application by 2026-07-31.

If you have any questions, please contact us via email at mac@wiwi.uni-muenster.de.

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

Prof Martin Artz
Institute of Management Accounting & Control
University of Münster
Universitätsstraße 14-16, 48143 Münster, Germany
https://www.wiwi.uni-muenster.de/con/

Reference number: 2026_06_01