Research Assistant/Doctoral Candidate – Chair of Accounting and Capital Market Communication

HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management

Research Assistant/Doctoral Candidate at HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management. Involves research, teaching, and transfer activities in an engaging, dynamic team.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeLeipzig • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to research, teaching, and transfer activities within a dynamic, committed team
Work conceptually and empirically on research projects within the chair's research agenda
Support the design of courses, lead tutorial sessions, and supervise students
Actively support and help shape the "Investors' Darling" competition
Contribute to practice-oriented publications of the chair and support the further positioning of HHL

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in a business-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
Strong communicator and committed team player with enthusiasm for conceptual and creative work
Business-fluent German and English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working time and location arrangements
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 of annual leave + days off on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
Subsidy for the Deutschlandticket (public transport pass)
An inspiring and creative working atmosphere in engaged, 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 thinkingstrong communicatorteam playerconceptual workcreative work