Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department Law & Finance (m/f/d)

The Leibniz Institute for Financial Research SAFE - Sustainable Architecture for Finance in Europe - (www.safe-frankfurt.de) promotes scientific research, transfer work to the public and independent policy advice on all aspects relating to the structure and functioning of the financial system. It aims to contribute to strengthening a sustainable and resilient financial system that drives innovation and serves the needs of the economy and citizens. Researchers from the fields of economics, law, and political science collaborate at SAFE.

Your profile:

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in law. We expect a documented interest in interdisciplinary research with a particular focus on corporate governance and financial market regulation or closely related fields. The department is primarily focused on institutional comparisons between different legal systems, but it also contributes actively to jurisdiction-specific jurisprudential debates. The aim is to assess the relative efficiency of legal institutions using quantitative methods, partly in joint projects with financial researchers and microeconomists. The position is initially limited to three years with the option of an extension for a further three years, subject to a positive interim evaluation.

We welcome applications from candidates who publish actively in the field of law and finance, show a strong research potential, and the commitment to contribute to the activities of the department and the whole institute.

There is no specific teaching load assigned to this position, but involvement in the teaching of Goethe University Frankfurt’s bachelor, master, and/or Ph.D. programs is highly welcome.

We offer:

We offer the infrastructure of a modern research center with excellent contacts to the scientific, regulatory, and financial community. You will be working in a very attractive working environment in the House of Finance at Goethe University in a team of enthusiastic colleagues. Compensation will be 100% of a full-time position in accordance with the standards of the public services wage agreement of the State of Hesse (TV-H E 13).

SAFE seeks to increase the share of women in research and thus strongly encourages female scholars to apply. We are also committed to promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities and therefore invites them in particular to apply.

Interested? We look forward to receiving your online application!

Apply now until 18.07.2024 by using the following link.

Should you have any questions please contact Tobias Tröger via email: troeger(at)safe-frankfurt.de