Research Assistant (m/f/d) Dr. Werner Jackstädt Endowed Chair for Management Control & Accounti[...]

Witten/Herdecke University

Witten/Herdecke University (UW/H) is Germany’s first privately funded university. It was founded in 1982 and has since established itself as a leading educational institution in Germany. Today, the university employs more than 900 staff members, and a total of 3,700 students are enrolled in the Faculties of Health Sciences and of Economics and Social Sciences in Witten.

Position Overview

The Dr. Werner Jackstädt Endowed Chair in Management Control & Accounting is located in the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship within the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences.

As a research assistant, you will support the chairholder in teaching, research, and academic self‑governance. You will play an active role in further developing the chair’s profile and will have the opportunity to pursue your own research interests. The research focuses on performance measurement and incentive design in companies, as well as the effects of AI‑supported information and decision‑support systems. Both theoretical and, in particular, experimental research methods are used.

We are seeking a Research Assistant (m/f/d) starting at October 1, 2026, part‑time or full‑time (32–40 hours per week). The position is limited to a fixed term of three years.

Ihre Aufgaben

• Contribution to research, teaching, and the academic self‑governance of the chair
• Completion of a doctoral dissertation and participation in research and publication projects
• Support for externally funded projects, academic events, and international collaborations
• Participation in teaching, as well as supervision of seminars and theses
• Participation in international conferences and continuing education programs

Ihr Profil

• A university degree in economics (Master’s or equivalent) completed with excellent grades, ideally with a focus on controlling or accounting
• Interest in academic research and pursuing a Ph.D. in the field of Controlling
• Solid subject knowledge and the ability to conduct independent academic research
• A structured approach to work, dedication, the ability to work well in a team, and strong organizational skills
• A passion for teaching, as well as excellent written and spoken German and English skills

Benefits

• 30 days of annual leave and additional days off
• Work‑life balance
• Direct access to medical care
• Several subsidies
• Continuing education program
• Eco‑friendly mobility

Kontakt

Please apply by July 24, 2026, exclusively online, including the standard application documents – cover letter, resume, and transcripts – and your proposed start date.

We look forward to receiving your application.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Julia Ortner at

Concept of diversity

We explicitly live and promote the idea of diversity ( We value the skills and special characteristics that our members contribute and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. We actively strive to increase the proportion of women among our academic staff.