Postdoc (m/f/x)

Trier University conducts socially relevant research and teaching at the forefront of contemporary developments, with a strong focus on digitalisation, interdisciplinarity, and diversity.

At the heart of its activities lies the individual and their relationship with society, law, business, and the environment.

With more than 10,000 students and around 2,000 members of staff, Trier University is one of the largest employers in the European border region surrounding Trier.

Short distances across a green campus, a vibrant academic community, and an open and supportive working culture provide numerous opportunities to make a meaningful impact.

• Within
• Faculty IV in the department of
• Business Administration , the chair of

Corporate Finance and Capital Markets (Professor Axel Adam‑Müller) invites applications for the following position, to be filled as soon as possible:

Postdoc (m/f/x)

Salary scale E 13 TV-L, full time (100%).

Theposition is fixed-term for three years and is intended to support postdoc studies (habilitation or equivalent research achievements) in accordance with the German Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (Wiss Zeit VG).

• Your responsibilities
• research in corporate finance
• conducting independent research, for example in the areas of Sustainable Finance, corporate risk management or private credit
• preparing academic publications and research reports
• presenting research findings at conferences and workshops
• teaching in corporate finance
• assisting with the design and delivery of teaching activities in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
• supervising and supporting students with undergraduate and postgraduate thesis projects
• supporting the administrative activities of the chair
• What we expect
• master’s degree (or equivalent) completed with excellent results in one of the following disciplines:
• business administration or economics
• mathematics, financial mathematics, or statistics or
• a related discipline with a strong business or economics focus
• Ph D / doctoral degree in a relevant field
• strong interest in research and teaching in the field of corporate finance
• experience in quantitative research methods
• excellent written and spoken English
• the ability to work independently, together with a high level of commitment, flexibility, teamwork, communication, and organisational skills
• eligibility for appointment in accordance with Section 57 (2) and (3) of the Rhineland‑Palatinate Higher Education Act (Hoch Sch G)

What we offer

We offer a varied and responsible role in an applied academic environment on a green and international campus with excellent regional transport connections, together with:

• flexible working arrangements
• a comprehensive programme of professional development opportunities
• an international university environment
• family-friendly policies, including holiday childcare provision
• access to a large university library
• discounts on university sports facilities and campus catering services
• annual special payment in accordance with the collective agreement
• corporate benefits and employee discount schemes

The position is suitable for part-time working arrangements.

Trier University is committed to increasing the number of female employees and strongly encourages women to apply.

Severely disabled persons and persons treated as such under Section 2 (3) of SGB IX will be given preferential consideration where qualifications and suitability are otherwise equal (please provide appropriate documentation).

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