restriction: 30.11.2027
salary: EG 13 TV-L
beginning: 01.09.2025
In the Department of Economic Sciences and Media, Group Finance at the Technische Universität Ilmenau (Germany) is a vacancy for a
Research Assistant (f/m/d)
to promote their own academic qualifications within the meaning of Section 2 (1) of the German Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz)
Your tasks
Your job tasks includes the following responsibilities:
- Conducting courses (in particular exercises and seminars) on finance
- Assisting with examinations (pre-correction of written examinations, sitting in on oral examinations, assessment of final papers and seminar papers)
- Independent and team-oriented development of basic and application-oriented research results within one or more of the following research areas:
- Corporate Fin
- ESG
- Financial Markets
- Disclosures
- Supporting the department with administrative tasks
For being part of the selection process is needed:
- Completed scientific university degree (Diploma (Univ.), Master or equivalent degree) with above-average performance, preferably in an economics program (finance, business administration, business informatics, business mathematics, ...)
- Very good English and German language skills (level B2, if German is not your native language)
- Comprehensive knowledge in finance
- Basic knowledge in at least one of the above-mentioned research areas
- Knowledge in empirical research
- Programming skills in Python and/or R and/or Stata
- Ability to work independently and responsibly in research and teaching as well as aptitude for academic work with the aim of a doctorate
The position comprises at least 50%, but can be extended to 100% for a limited period and, if necessary, in the longer term as part of externally funded projects. There are no plans to split the position between several people.
What we offer you:
- attractive remuneration according to collective agreement (as per TV-L) incl. granting of a special annual payment
- vacation entitlement of 30 days in the calendar year and additional days off on 24 / 31 December
- family-friendly, flexible working time model
- VBL - pension scheme in the public sector
- wide range of individual training opportunities
- extensive health and sports programs
- respectful working environment at a renowned university
Technische Universität llmenau is holder of the „TOTAL E-Quality“ distinction and emphasizes gendered quality.
Severely disabled applicants with essentially identical professional suitability will be preferentially selected.
ID Number: 38/2025
application deadline: 14.06.2025
For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Gerrit Köchling, Phone +49 3677 69 4026.
Technische Universität Ilmenau | Dezernat für Personal und Recht | Postfach 10 05 65 | 98684 Ilmenau
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