Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) at the Finance Department

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH POSITION IN FINANCE

The Finance Department at the University of Mannheim offers a full-time Postdoctoral position (non-tenure track) to start on March 1st 2025, or later.

We are looking for a candidate with research interest in Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance, asset management and/or gender differences in financial markets. In addition to conducting high-quality independent research, the candidate is expected to provide support in teaching and administrative tasks and to contribute to a team-orientated working environment.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

As the ideal candidate, you have completed a degree in business or economics with very good results and gained further qualifications through a doctorate. The prerequisite is a completed doctorate in Germany or abroad (PhD or comparable). Applicants with research projects in the main subject areas mentioned above are strongly encouraged to apply. Fluent English language skills are required, German language skills are not essential.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL:

The University of Mannheim is one of the leading universities in Germany with approximately 12,000 students in five schools. Particularly in business and economics as well as in the social sciences the university ranks among the top institutions both at national and international level. More than 2,600 employees benefit from an exciting work environment with numerous benefits.

The Finance department is part of the Mannheim Business School and runs an active weekly seminar series with speakers from top international schools, a separate brown bag seminar, and several research cooperations offering a broad network to leading experts.

For more information, please visit the following website:

Area Finance | Business School | University of Mannheim

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Please send your application documents by 31 January 2025 at the latest (the position remains open until filled – later applications may still be considered).

Applications from individuals with a disability (minimum 50 %) are given preferential consideration provided that they are appropriately qualified.

The University of Mannheim is committed to increasing the quota of women and thus encourages women with appropriate qualifications to apply.

Applicants should submit their cover letter, CV, research papers, and at least two reference letters at econjobmarket.org.

Interviews will be conducted online.

Any questions related to the application process can be directed to Alexandra Kornfeld-Gran at [email protected]