Frankfurt School of Finance and Management gGmbH

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Frankfurt School of Finance & Management is one of Europe’s leading business schools, accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA. We are seeking to fill one position as Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/x).

Frankfurt School is in the process of establishing the “Centre for Central Banking” to advance knowledge on central bank policies. The focus is on the effectiveness and transmission channels of monetary policy, potential side effects as well as the interaction with other policy areas. The postdoctoral fellow should specialize in the broad topics of central banking and financial markets and will work with a team of researchers and practitioners active in this area. The selected candidate will contribute to the centre's initiatives primarily through their research in these fields. The position has a duration of three years.

We are looking for research excellence and the potential to publish in top finance or economics journals. Applicants must have completed a PhD degree in economics or finance by September 2024 and should have expertise in empirical work. Prior experience in the analysis of large financial market datasets, including unstructured data is a plus. We explicitly encourage international applications. German language skills are not required at Frankfurt School. We offer competitive salaries and generous travel/research support.

For further information about Frankfurt School, see our website: https://www.frankfurt-school.de. The city of Frankfurt is ranked 7th worldwide in the Economist Intelligence Units’s “Global Liveability“ Ranking 2022 as well as ranked 7th worldwide in the latest Mercer “Quality of Living“-Ranking.

The deadline for applications is November 30, 2023. Applications should be submitted online via Interfolio, http://apply.interfolio.com/131016 and include a cover letter, CV, two letters of recommendation, and research papers. Start date is subject to agreement, preferably no later than autumn 2024. Contact Prof. Emanuel Mönch (e.moench@fs.de) for further information.

Frankfurt School offers a state-of-the-art campus and stimulating research and educational environment, with all the opportunities of a vibrant private business school. We value diversity and seek talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. Frankfurt School is an equal opportunities employer.