University Assistant – Postdoc (Substitute Position)

University Assistant – Postdoc (Substitute Position) – Universität Innsbruck

• Institution: Universität Innsbruck

• Academic Unit / Department: Accounting, Taxation and Auditing

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: BWL-15866

• Appointment Type: Part-Time, Fixed-Term Substitute Position

• Academic Rank / Level: University Assistant – Postdoc

• Salary / Remuneration: €4,011 gross/month, paid 14 times per year

• Location: Innsbruck, Austria

• Application Deadline: 3 September 2026

📋 Overview of Role

Universität Innsbruck is inviting applications for a University Assistant – Postdoc (Substitute Position) within the Accounting, Taxation and Auditing unit in Innsbruck. The position focuses on Accounting research, particularly Financial Accounting and Sustainability Reporting, alongside teaching in German and English and participation in academic and administrative activities. The position is available as soon as possible and is scheduled until 30 September 2030, or earlier upon the return of the staff member being replaced.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach courses in German and English and provide academic support and supervision to students.

• Conduct research in the field of Accounting, with a particular focus on Financial Accounting and Sustainability Reporting.

• Contribute to research projects and academic publications.

• Participate in organizational and administrative activities within the academic unit.

• Contribute to conferences, research activities, and other academic initiatives.

• Support research activities involving third-party funding.

• Participate in the development and implementation of innovative teaching activities.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Completed relevant doctoral/PhD degree in Social Sciences and Economics.

• Experience & Specializations: Relevant research experience in Financial Accounting and Sustainability Reporting.

• Research Profile: Appropriate number of high-quality publications for the candidate's academic career stage.

• Additional Expertise: Experience in normative research relating to national accounting standards is an advantage.

• Methods: Expertise in qualitative and/or quantitative research methods.

• AI & Research: Experience using AI in academic research.

• Teaching Experience: High-quality teaching experience in Financial Accounting and Sustainability Reporting.

• Language Skills: Ability to teach in German and English.

• International Profile: International academic networking and experience with academic mobility.

• Additional Skills: Experience with third-party funded research, teamwork, strong communication, organizational skills, and openness.

• Research Concept: Applicants must submit a research concept as part of their application.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Working Hours: 32 hours per week.

• Salary: €4,011 gross/month, paid 14 times per year.

• Flexible working hours.

• Family-friendly working environment.

• Attractive professional development and training opportunities.

• Paid lunch break.

• Meal subsidy.

• Additional university benefits and development opportunities.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV) / academic résumé.

2. Research concept outlining the applicant's proposed research.

3. Documentation demonstrating relevant research and publication experience.

4. Evidence of relevant teaching experience, where applicable.

5. Academic qualifications and doctoral/PhD documentation.

6. Additional documents requested through the Universität Innsbruck online application system.

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=15866

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: Not specified in the provided vacancy notice.

• 📅 Deadline: 3 September 2026

• Application Reference: BWL-15866

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