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 Women in Law and Finance Fellowships starting at the earliest possible date. The duration of the fellowship is between six month and one year. The center will investigate how institutional and regulatory parameters influence financial market decisions and outcomes and takes a closer look at the interconnections between legislation, economics and politics in order to evaluate the impact of law on the financial sector.

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. Visiting fellows are supposed to participate in the research activities of the Center.

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.