The department of Accounting at the Amsterdam Business School (University of Amsterdam) invites applications for PhD positions in accounting, with a preferred focus on empirical or experimental research in financial accounting, managerial accounting, or auditing. We are looking for candidates with the ambition to work and succeed at the highest international academic level.
What are you going to do
The PhD position is a full-time position for a period of four years, salary is in accordance with fixed salaries prescribed by the Dutch labor agreements for universities. The first year will consist of PhD-level coursework, after that the candidate will start working on his or her own research agenda under the supervision of the senior professors within the department. The fourth year of the PhD position typically involves a half- to full-year visit at another internationally renowned school. PhD candidates are expected to do a limited amount of teaching-related activities, including undergraduate tutorials and the supervision of MSc and/or BSc thesis projects.
Starting date of the position: September 1, 2022.
What do we require
The applicant is expected to have a Master (MSc) degree in accounting or a related field. For students with a Master degree obtained from a non-Dutch university, we require a GMAT or GRE score of no more than five years old. An indication of the minimum score required is 85%. We also request proof of English proficiency through a TOEFL test (score of at least 100 on the internet based test and 600 on the paper based test) or IELTS test (minimum score of 7.5), where the scores were obtained no more than two years before the application.
Our offer
The compensation package is competitive at the European level and includes several secondary benefits. Favorable tax agreements may apply to non-Dutch applicants. To know more about working at the University of Amsterdam, please check this link and uva.nl/working-at-eb.
The employment contract will be for four years with an initial period or 18 months, with an intermediate evaluation after 18 months and a possibility to extend it for 30 months (in total four years). End-result should be a PhD thesis. An educational plan will be drafted that includes attendance of courses and (international) conferences.
The gross monthly salary will range from €2,443 in the first year to €3,122 (base on 38 hours per week) in the last year. The Collective Labour Agreement (CAO) for Dutch Universities is applicable.
About UvA Economics and Business
Education and research at UvA Economics and Business (EB) covers a wide range of fields that includes economics, data science, business administration, business analytics, accountancy, control, econometrics, finance and entrepreneurship. This is organised in 2 Schools: the Amsterdam Business School (ABS) and the Amsterdam School of Economics (ASE). Over 7,000 students are enrolled in our UvA Economics and Business programmes and around 500 employees provide education and support.
The Amsterdam Business School provides an inspiring and truly international research environment. This manifests itself in the ties its members have with major schools around the globe, and its international seminar program. Accounting, finance, and data science are key pillars of the school. Business school researchers have access to excellent facilities, including all major financial databases, an experimental economics lab, and a behavioral lab. The school has strong connections with the accounting profession, including the Big Four audit firms, and the local business community. The accounting section focuses on high quality research while it fosters diversity in terms of research topics and methods.
Find more information about Economics and Business on uva.nl/eb.
Find more information about the Amsterdam Business School on abs.uva.nl.
Find more information about the Amsterdam School of Economics on ase.uva.nl.
Department
The Accounting section of the Amsterdam Business School (www.abs.uva.nl/accounting) focuses on research in a wide range of topical areas and methods in accounting. The members of the department have published their research in the top academic accounting journals, such as the Journal of Accounting Research, The Accounting Review, Journal of Accounting and Economics, Accounting Organizations and Society, Contemporary Accounting Research, and Review of Accounting Studies. Members of the department are also involved in teaching in undergraduate and master level programs, as well as in executive education.
Questions
Do you have any questions or do you require additional information? Please contact:
- Prof. dr. Peter Kroos (p.kroos@uva.nl), Accounting section
Job application
Candidates interested in a PhD position in the ABS accounting group are invited to send their applications to sec_accounting@uva.nl with the title 'ABS Accounting PhD position 2022' in the subject header. The application should include a letter of motivation and description of the candidate’s primary research interests and ambitions, a CV, a grade list for the most recently completed degree, and recent test scores (GMAT/GRE, TOEFL/IELTS) if applicable.
Closing date: April 24, 2022 at 23:59:59 CET.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a job interview.
The UvA is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritize diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity.
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