TPA-Horwath-CEE-Research Fellowship for a young researcher from TPA Horwath CEE States, i.e. The Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Romania, Bulgaria and Ukraine.
The Institute for Austrian and International Tax Law of the Vienna University of Economics and
Business Administration offers a unique opportunity for a 12 month research fellowship in the field of "EUROPEAN AND INTERNATIONAL TAX LAW" for a young researcher. Our Institute
has one of the best libraries in the world dealing with this topic and enjoys an excellent world wide reputation. The fellowship is sponsored by TPA Horwath, a leading tax advisory and audit company in Austria as well as Central and Eastern Europe. TPA Horwath employs more than 700 staff in 20 offices in AUSTRIA, THE CZECH REPUBLIC, HUNGARY, POLAND, SLOVAKIA,
SLOVENIA, CROATIA, ROMANIA, BULGARIA and UKRAINE. In addition to tax consulting, international tax consulting and auditing the services also include management and
corporate finance cons ulting.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- A 12-month TPA Horwath Research Fellowship in European and International Tax Law, starting in the period between May and September 2008 (exact dates have to be agreed, please indicate availability in application)
- One of the best libraries for International Tax Law in the world
- State-of-the-art working facilities and the support of a motivated academic staff under the leadership of Prof. Michael Lang, Prof. Josef Schuch, Prof. Claus Staringer and Prof. Pasquale Pistone
- The possibility of discussing your research progress with highly- reputed international tax experts and lecturers
- Publication of your academic work in reputed tax journals or Institute‘s series
- A one-off opportunity to broaden your know-how in European and International Tax Law
- Preferred access to the post-graduate program in „International Tax Law“
- The opportunity to gain additional knowledge in economic and law fields
- Getting in touch with TPA Horwath, one of the leading tax advisory and audit companies in Austria, having its strategic focus on strongly expanding in CEE countries, offering attractive career opportunities
- Monthly gross allowance of 1,700 €
WHAT WE REQUIRE FROM YOU
- Citizenship or residence of one of the TPA Horwath CEE States, i.e. The Czech Republic,
Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Romania, Bulgaria and Ukraine
- Age between 20 and 35 years
- Competent juridical and/or economic knowledge, especially in regard to European and International Tax Law
- University degree either in Law and/or Economics and/or post-University degree in European Law or International Tax Law
- English and German language skills (additional eastern language skills would be an asset)
- Readiness to work in a young and dynamic team
- Desire to publish scientific papers
AIM OF THE TPA HORWATH RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
- A scientific elaboration of the fellow’s national tax system
- A comparative law analysis between the fellow’s national and the Austrian tax system
- The elaboration of the required adjustment of the fellow’s national tax system in order to be in line with EU law
- Doing research on topics where academic input can be provided by the Institute for Austriana and International Tax Law and practical input can be provided by TPA-Horwath
GENERAL INFORMATION
During your 12 month TPA Horwath Research Fellowship you will serve at the Institute for Austrian and International Tax Law of the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration having employment status. A residence authorization for scientific activities is not required under Austrian Laws. Only a permanent residency permit is required that is issued by the Austrian embassy in the respective country.
The TPA-Horwath-CEE-Research-Fellow is subject to tax in Austria with his/her worldwide
income under Austrian domestic law. Double taxation is avoided under the double tax conventions under which Austria in general has the right to tax the fellowship, but for the allocation of the taxing rights in the respective case the individual situation of the fellowship assistant has to be taken into consideration.
APPLICATION
Please send your application via e-mail OR fax OR post, including
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of motivation
- Letter of recommendation
- Proposal for the research activities (maximum three pages)
- Copies of university diploma (no translation required)
Closing date for your application is: 16th of March 2008
CONTACT
Institute for Austrian and International Tax Law
Vienna University of Economics and
Business Administration e-mail:
c/o Birgit Stürzlinger Tel. +43/1/31 336/ 5066
Althanstraße 39-45 Fax: +43/1/31 336/730
A-1090 Wien Internet: http://www.wu-wien.ac.at/taxlaw
Към новина: 29/01/2008 Fellowships in European and International Tax Law