Postdoctoral Researcher in Financial Economics: The Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH) – Member of the Leibniz Association invites applications for the position of a Postdoctoral Researcher in Financial Economics (f/m/x, 100%, JEL Classification: G), affiliated with the Department of Financial Markets. The successful candidate will commence their duties in the fall term of 2024 or earlier, with a two-year contract duration. The position is based in Halle (Saale), and remuneration aligns with pay group 13 of the German public sector salary scheme TV-L.
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Financial Economics
Location: Halle (Saale), Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Completed PhD in Economics or Finance by the summer of 2024 at the latest
- Potential for successful publications in excellent journals
- Ideally, an existing network of international research collaborations
- Willingness to undertake research-related policy work
- Knowledge of German is not mandatory
Job Description:
Postdoctoral Researcher in Financial Economics (f/m/x, 100%) [2023-06]
As a Postdoctoral Researcher in Financial Economics, you will be part of the Financial Markets department at IWH. Your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting research on economic mechanisms related to the routing of savings to investors within financial systems, institutions, and markets.
- Utilizing microeconometric methods grounded in financial economic theory.
- Collaborating closely with fellow academics, policy makers, and central bankers on topics such as information frictions in financial institutions, optimization of savings and investment decisions by households and firms, and the impact of financial system regulation on agents’ choices.
What we offer:
- Vibrant, international research environment
- Light non-research duties
- Outstanding database infrastructure
- Active seminar culture
- Generous research support
Your Profile/Your Motivation: We are seeking a curious, creative, and highly motivated individual with:
- Completed PhD in Economics or Finance
- Potential for successful publications
- Ideally, an existing international research network
- Willingness to take responsibility for research-related policy work
- No language requirement (knowledge of German is not mandatory)
Further Information:
- Applications from disabled persons will be prioritized in case of equal suitability.
- The IWH encourages female researchers to apply and aims to increase their representation.
- Virtual interviews will be conducted at the European job market and the ASSA Meetings.
Application Procedure:
- Ongoing review of applications until March 31, 2024.
- Recommended submission by December 15, 2023, for consideration in the first round of interviews.
- Application should include CV, list of publications, references, teaching experience and evaluation, list of conference talks, and successfully acquired third-party funds.
- Address the application with indication 2023-06 and submit it electronically in a single pdf file to fin-jobs@iwh-halle.de.
- For inquiries, contact Michael Koetter (Michael.Koetter@iwh-halle.de).
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