The University of Bayreuth is a research-oriented university with internationally competitive, interdisciplinary focus areas in research and teaching. The Faculty of Law, Business & Economics at the University of Bayreuth is currently seeking to appoint a

 

Junior Professor of Auditing

 

at pay grade W1 (minimum salary per month: 4,548 euros) to commence on 1 April 2020. This is a fixed term civil service position. We are looking for applicants whose future research activities lie in the field of auditing. Applicants will already have initial research experience in the field of auditing or holds relevant qualifications in other areas of work in the field of accounting or corporate governance. In their current or future research work, they will also address the challenges of digitization in the field of auditing. Methodological expertise in empirical, experimental, or theoretical research based on a sound knowledge of national and international regulatory frameworks is desirable. An international research orientation is an advantage. The successful candidate will present his or her research findings at national and international conferences and publish in high-ranking specialist and research journals.