Doctoral Position in Corporate Finance

Universit盲t Konstanz

Konstanz

Temporary

Part Time

Apply by: 2025-04-15

Published: 2025-02-18

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Doctoral Position in Corporate Finance (part-time 50 %, E 13 TV-L)

Reference no.: 2025/046. The starting date is October 1st, 2025. The position is available for three years.

The University of Konstanz is one of eleven Universities of Excellence in Germany. Since 2007 it has been successful in the German Excellence Initiative and its follow-up programme, the Excellence Strategy.

The (Professor Dr. Axel Kind) at the of the University of Konstanz is inviting applications for a position as a PhD candidate. Gross salary will be 50 % of a full-time position, in accordance with the regulations of the German public service salary scale . The initial contract will have a duration of three years (with a possible extension). The successful candidate will also be enrolled in the .

Your Responsibilities

Assist with complex data processing and management
Support teaching and tutoring at the Chair of Corporate Finance
Conduct research in the field of corporate finance
Develop and apply quantitative and empirical research methods
Present findings at conferences and publish research in academic journals
Collaborate on research projects
Assist in preparing research proposals and grant applications

Your Competencies

Strong written and oral communications skills in English and German are required
Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
Interest in research questions addressed by the research group
A very good scientific graduate degree in economics or a related field (e.g. mathematics, physics, or computer science) is mandatory

We Offer

A dynamic research environment of professors, postdocs and doctoral candidates
Access to leading research networks, research databases, and conference opportunities
Career preparation for academia, industry and the public service
Working in Konstanz with its gorgeous surroundings

Questions can be directed to Prof. Dr. Axel Kind via e-mail: axel.kind@uni-konstanz.de or by phone: + 49 (0)7531 / 88-3951.

We look forward to receiving your application with the until 15.04.2025 via our .

The University of Konstanz is committed to ensuring an environment that provides equal opportunities and promotes diversity, as well as a good balance between university and family life. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to increase the number of women working in research and teaching. We also support working couples through our . Persons with disabilities are explicitly encouraged to apply. They will be given preference if appropriately qualified (contact sbv@uni-konstanz.de, + 49 7531 88-4016).

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