Goethe University Frankfurt

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The Center for Advanced Studies “Foundations of Law and Finance” at Goethe University Frankfurt, Departments of Law and Economics and Business Administration, funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) offers two positions as Postdoctoral Fellows starting at the earliest possible date. The duration of the contract is for four years. An extension for additional years is possible, subject to renewed funding after a positive midterm review of the center.

Candidates need to prove a PhD in Finance or Economics, a law degree is desirable. Successful applicants should conduct research in areas like either law and finance, corporate finance and corporate governance, banking or asset pricing and show potential for publication of their work in leading international journals. We will conduct interviews for the positions at the ASSA meetings in Atlanta (January 4-6, 2019) or at Goethe University.

Goethe University is seeking to increase its share of women in research and teaching and particularly welcomes applications from female scholars. Successful candidates will work in a highly attractive academic environment in the House of Finance at Goethe University and an enthusiastic team.