The Faculty of Business Administration and Economics has the following job opening: 
Research Position
ID: Wiss23669
- starting: 01.03.2024
- Vollzeit
- salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
- befristet
The Professorship of Finance and Corporate Governance – led by Prof. Dr. Peter Limbach – provides teaching in the areas of corporate finance, corporate governance and sustainability as well as financial markets and portfolio management. Research focuses on topics in corporate finance and governance, financial accounting and markets, and sustainable finance. Each research project strives for practical relevance and international visibility via publications in leading international journals. Conducting a PhD at the Professorship of Finance and Corporate Governance is characterized by intensive supervision, continuous learning, access to practice and international academic networks, as well as a culture of productive discussions, open-mindedness, and teamwork.
The position is co-financed through a department programme that aims at strengthening the Bielefeld Graduate School of Economics and Management (BiGSEM). Therefore, the active participation in the doctoral programme of BiGSEM (economics profile) is mandatory; for more information about BiGSEM see bigsem.de.
Employment is conducive to scientific qualification.
Your Tasks
- empirical research and research assistance in the area of corporate finance and/or corporate governance/ESG and/or financial markets (65 %)
- teaching/teaching support (up to 4 LVS in total), including exam administration and grading assistance, seminars and tutorials, thesis supervision (25 %)
- administrative duties and eventually support for applications for third-party funding (10 %)
The position is co-financed through a department programme that aims at strengthening the Bielefeld Graduate School of Economics and Management (BiGSEM). Therefore, the active participation in the doctoral programme of BiGSEM (economics profile) is mandatory; for more information about BiGSEM see bigsem.de.
Employment is conducive to scientific qualification.
We offer
- salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
- befristet (3 years) (§ 2 (1) sentence 1 of the WissZeitVG; in accordance with the provisions of the WissZeitVG and the Agreement on Satisfactory Conditions of Employment, the length of contract may differ in individual cases)
- Vollzeit
- internal and external training opportunities
- variety of health, consulting and prevention services
- reconcilability of family and work
- job security
- flexible working hours
- good transport connection
- supplementary company pension
- collegial working environment
- open and pleasant working atmosphere
- exciting, varied tasks
- modern work environment with digital processes
- various offers (canteen, cafeteria, restaurants, Uni-Shop, ATM, etc.)
Your Profile
We expect
- completed Master's degree (or equivalent) in business administration or economics, or related subjects such as business informatics, business mathematics or industrial engineering
- discipline and the ability to work independently, enthusiastically, and team-oriented
- strong organization and problem-solving skills
- analytical skills and some first experience in analyzing empirical data (e. g. via Python, R or STATA)
- fluent English, both oral and written
- very good knowledge in the field of finance and/or financial accounting (proven by corresponding completed university courses, possibly also by first work experience)
Preferred experience and skills
- interest in pursuing an academic career
- skills in programming (e. g. Python) and/or the use of statistical software (R or STATA)
- first practical experience in banking, corporate finance/governance or financial accounting
Application Procedure
We are looking forward to receiving your application. To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below.
application deadline: 01.12.2023
Contact
Prof. Dr. Peter Limbach
+49521 106-4847
corporatefinance@uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Professur Finance & Corporate Governance
Prof. Dr. Peter Limbach
Universitätsstraße 25
33615 Bielefeld
Prof. Dr. Peter Limbach
+49521 106-4847
corporatefinance@uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Professur Finance & Corporate Governance
Prof. Dr. Peter Limbach
Universitätsstraße 25
33615 Bielefeld
Bielefeld University has received a number of awards for its achievements as an equal-opportunity employer and has been
recognized as a family-friendly university. The university welcomes applications from women. This is particularly true with regard
both to academic and technical posts as well as positions in information technology as well as the skilled crafts and trades.
Applications are handled according to the provisions of the state statutes on equal opportunity. Applications from suitably qualified
handicapped and severely handicapped persons are explicitly encouraged.
At Bielefeld University on request positions can be carried out with reduced working hours as long as this does not conflict with official needs.
