Job Description & Qualification
Qualifications:
PhD in Finance or Economics
Strong programming skills in R or Python
Solid experience in empirical research, including panel data methods, ideally with firm-level data
Experience with machine learning and/or artificial intelligence techniques is an asset
Strong research potential with the ambition to publish in leading finance journals
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research team


What We Offer:
Competitive salary (by agreement)
Travel and research support
Research assistant support
Access to all major financial research databases
A strong research infrastructure supporting high-quality academic work

Application Procedure
Application Instructions:
Applicants must submit their job-market paper (if available) and work-in-progress abstracts, which reflect their area of research interest. In addition, applicants should submit an updated CV (including a complete list of working papers publications). Two reference letters must also be submitted. Candidates may be asked to forward further information and/or be called in for an interview. All material needs to be uploaded via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/168836

About the Organization
Frankfurt School invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship funded by the Centre for European Transformation (CfET). The position is for a fixed term of two years and is open to candidates conducting broad research in finance, with a preference for work in financial intermediation and capital markets.

The successful candidate will join a team of researchers working in this area and contribute to strengthening the Centre’s research output. The role is research-focused and does not include teaching duties, though research-related tasks within the Centre are expected.

Additional Information
Further Information:
Start date is subject to agreement. The positions will only be filled if qualified candidates are identified. Contact Canan Kus via e-mail, c.kus@fs.de, for inquiries. See for more information about the Centre, department and Frankfurt School.

For Additional Questions
c.kus@fs.d

Website
https://www.frankfurt-school.de/en/about/careers/postdoctoral-fellowship-cfet