Research Associate – PhD Candidate, Chair of Accounting and Capital Market Communication

HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management

Research Assistant/PhD Student involved in research, teaching, and project activities at HHL Leipzig. Collaborating on research projects and supporting student learning in various courses.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeLeipzig • 🇩🇪 GermanyJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate in research, teaching, and transfer activities within a dynamic, committed team
Work on research projects aligned with the chair’s research agenda
Support the design of courses and conduct tutorial sessions
Supervise students on seminar and master’s theses
Actively support and help shape the "Investors' Darling" competition
Contribute to practice-oriented publications of the chair and assist in further positioning HHL

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed university degree in a business/economics-related field with relevant specializations and above-average results
Analytical thinking skills and a strong interest in research
Good knowledge in the application of quantitative methods
Communicative and committed team player
Fluent German and English (business-proficient)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours and location
Support for your doctoral project and participation in HHL’s doctoral program
The ideal combination of research and practice to develop and implement your own ideas
30 days annual leave plus days off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
Subsidy for the Deutschlandticket (public transport pass)
An inspiring and creative working atmosphere in committed and professional teams
A large network of well-known national and international partners
A workplace on a lively campus in a green, centrally located environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

quantitative methods

Soft Skills

analytical thinkingteam playercommunication