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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Finance “Centre for European Transformation”

Frankfurt School now has one vacant Postdoctoral Fellowship position, funded by the newly created “Center for European Transformation”. The position has a duration of two years. The postdoctoral fellow should specialize on the broad topics of financial intermediation and (debt) capital markets and will work with a team of researchers specializing within this area. The objective of the position is to strengthen research, and to give researchers/scholars holding a doctoral degree the opportunity to strengthen their academic qualifications. In compliance with Frankfurt School’s ambition of becoming one of the leading business schools in Europe, we seek a candidate who can produce high-level research and publications at international levels. The position has no teaching requirements but research-related tasks within the center.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a PhD degree in finance or economics with an expertise in machine learning/data science; prior experience in the analysis of unstructured data (e.g., NLP) is a plus. The candidates will be evaluated based on an overall assessment of skills, knowledge, and suitability for the position.

In the assessment the following criteria will be emphasized: scientific work, interest in the topic, and ability to conduct research as part of a team. We are looking for candidates with strong research capabilities and ambitions to advance their field with publications in leading finance journals. The position does not include any teaching requirements.

We Offer

Salary on agreement as well as travel/research support. Frankfurt School has access to all widely-used databases in financial research and is committed to build a research infrastructure that supports top-level research.

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 apply.interfolio.com/168836.

Further Information

Start date is subject to agreement, preferably no later than August 2024. The position will only be filled if qualified candidates are identified. Contact Canan Kus (c.kus@fs.de) for further information.

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Research Assistant Position – Centre for European Transformation

We are seeking 2 to 3 Research Assistants to join the Centre for European Transformation. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a strong interest in capital markets and the economy, looking to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic research environment.

Main Tasks: 

  • Conduct research on capital markets and economic topics.
  • Write notes, shorter articles, and summaries.
  • Collaborate with senior researchers on ongoing projects.

Requirements: 

  • Background in Finance or Economics (Bachelor’s or Master’s level).
  • Some prior work experience in research or finance-related roles.
  • Strong writing and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.

Hours & Duration: 

  • Up to 20 hours per week during the semester.
  • Up to 40 hours per week during semester breaks.
  • Commitment of 6 to 12 months.

This is a paid position, and flexibility in working hours can be accommodated around academic schedules. If you are passionate about capital markets and economic transformation in Europe, apply to be part of our innovative research team!

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter with motivation to Prof. Dr. Sascha Steffen (s.steffen@fs.de).