Overview
The Institute for Accounting of the University of Bern, Managerial Accounting section (Prof. Dr. Markus C. Arnold), is seeking to fill a PhD position.
Qualifications
* Master's degree (or be close to completion) in business administration, economics or a related subject.
* Interest in research in the field of managerial accounting.
* Very good knowledge of managerial accounting and agency theory or psychological theories.
* Knowledge of experimental research methods or survey research is desirable.
* Fluent in German and/or English.
Program and opportunities
Successful applicants become part of the Swiss Doctoral Program Network in Accounting Research (DAR-CH) jointly organized by the Universities of Basel, Bern, Neuchâtel, and Zurich. The network partners provide their PhD candidates with the opportunity to participate in doctoral courses offered by the three universities and their network partners. The courses are taught by renowned professors of leading U.S. and European universities and faculty members of the participating institutions. The program offers several possibilities for international mobility and network building within the academic accounting community.
Salary and start date
The salary will be determined according to the applicant's qualifications in accordance with the regulations of the University of Bern and the Swiss National Fund. The starting date is planned to be at the beginning of the Spring term 2026 with some flexibility to consider individual circumstances.
Application information
For further information, please contact Prof. Markus Arnold and visit our website at https://www.iuc.unibe.ch/index_ger.html
Please send your application electronically with meaningful documents (CV, Master’s degree, copies of university certificates including grades, references) by December 15, 2025 to the following email address: markus.arnold@unibe.ch
Prof. Dr. Markus C. Arnold
University of Bern, Institute for Accounting, IUC-MA
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