Research Associate (m-f-d)

External Job Advertisement Reg. Nr. 3-6992/26-D

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The Faculty of Law, Economics and Business, Friede Springer Endowed Chair of Business Ethics and

Management Accounting, at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg is seeking a part-time (75 %)

Research Associate (m-f-d)

for a fixed term of 3 years, starting from 01.11.2026.

Remuneration will be determined based on job duties and responsibilities and will be aligned with the fulfillment of listed personal requirements, up to pay grade 13 under the TV-L (Tarifvertrag für den Öffentlichen

Dienst der Länder – ‚German Public Service Pay Agreement for the Federal States‘)

The Friede Springer Endowed Chair of Business Ethics and Management Accounting at Martin Luther

University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU), held by Prof. Dr. Schreck, is seeking a research associate to

organize the Doctoral Academy „Business and Leadership Ethics“, an international training program for

doctoral candidates, conducted jointly with the Wittenberg Center for Global Ethics (WCGE).

Job Responsibilities:

• Management of the Doctoral Academy „Business and Leadership Ethics“
• Ensuring the effective delivery and smooth operation of the doctoral programme
• Facilitating scientific exchange, stakeholder engagement, and academic communication among programme

participants

• Maintaining and updating the Academy’s website, including the creation and publication of content
• Providing academic support for workshops and other programme events
• Preparing and maintaining comprehensive programme documentation
• Managing the Academy’s administrative processes and day-to-day operations
• Designing, administering, analysing, and evaluating surveys
• Conducting independent research in the field of Behavioral Ethics and/or Responsible Leadership

Requirements:

• Completed university degree (Diplom, Master’s) with a business/economics focus
• Experience in the organisation and coordination of academic events, workshops, and conferences is de-

sirable

• Experience in project management
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
• Knowledge of German is an asset
• Confident use of MS Office
• Ability to work in a team and independently

We offer:

• the opportunity to support the education of young people through your work and to contribute to gaining

new insights and answering important scientific research questions

• public service employment with remuneration according to the Tarifvertrag der Länder (TV-L) (‘Collective

Agreement for the Public Service’) including an annual special payment and a company pension

• 30 days of annual vacation plus additional days off on December 24 and 31

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• a family-friendly, diversity-oriented, and intercultural work environment at a certified family-oriented university, including holiday childcare
• comprehensive staff development throughout all career stages with diverse training and qualification op-

portunities, including educational leave

• a health management framework to promote and maintain good health, as well as a broad university

sports program

• the opportunity to participate in diverse social communities (e.g. university sports teams, university choir

or university orchestra)

• exciting events such as the Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften (Long Night of the Sciences), University Information Day, and the University Winter Ball

Applications from disabled persons, including those of equal status (as certified by the Bundesagentur für Arbeit

/ Federal Employment Agency), will be given preferential consideration if they are equally suitable and qualified.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications from individuals of all nationalities are explicitly welcome. Applicants with a degree that was not obtained at a German university must submit a Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications from the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB)

(https://www.kmk.org/zab/central-office-for-foreign-education) as proof of equivalence upon conclusion of the

employment contract. You can find ways to apply for a financial grant for this under: https://www.anerkennungin-deutschland.de/html/de/pro/anerkennungszuschuss.php#.

If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Philipp Schreck, Tel.: 0345 55-23374, Email:

philipp.schreck@wiwi.uni-halle.de.

Please send your application until 31/08/2026, including Reg. No.: 3-6992/26-D, with the required documents

to Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Faculty of Law, Economics and Business, Chair of Business Ethics

and Management Accounting, Prof. Dr. Philipp Schreck, Große Steinstraße 73, 06099 Halle (Saale), or by email

to philipp.schreck@wiw.uni-halle.de.

This job posting is subject to potential budgetary restrictions.

Application costs will not be reimbursed by Martin Luther University. Application documents will only be returned

if a sufficiently stamped envelope is enclosed. Electronic applications are welcome.

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