Research Assistant/Doctoral Student (f/m/d) - Chair of Empirical Corporate Finance

Whu; Vallendar; Vor Ort; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading management school in Vallendar is seeking a doctoral researcher in corporate finance to conduct independent research and support finance lectures. Candidates should have an outstanding Master’s degree and strong analytical skills. This position offers an excellent academic environment and a structured doctoral program, with strong emphasis on international research standards.

Leistungen

Vibrant doctoral program

Internationally oriented environment

Excellent research infrastructure

Qualifikationen

• Outstanding Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Strong interest in empirical capital market research.
• Excellent command of English (both written and spoken); German is not required.

Aufgaben

• Conduct independent empirical research in corporate finance.
• Support in the delivery of finance lectures.
• Participate actively in WHU’s structured doctoral program.

Kenntnisse

Mathematical skills

Analytical skills

Programming (R, Python, Stata)

Interest in empirical research

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business or related field

Jobbeschreibung

General information

The Chair of Empirical Corporate Finance (Prof. Dr. Christian Andres) at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management in Vallendar conducts research on corporate decisions and their effects on capital markets, investors, and institutions. The focus is on mergers & acquisitions, corporate governance, financial analysts, and payout policy. Our research analyzes how markets, regulation, and corporate strategies interact. WHU offers an internationally oriented environment, an excellent research infrastructure, and a vibrant doctoral program.

Your mission

• Conduct independent empirical research in corporate finance with the aim of presenting results at international conferences and publishing in leading academic journals.
• Support in the delivery of finance lectures (no tutorials required).
• Active participation in WHU’s structured doctoral program.

Your profile

• Outstanding Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills; programming experience (e.g., R, Python, Stata) is an advantage.
• Strong interest in empirical capital market research, particularly in M&A, corporate governance, and financial analysts.
• Excellent command of English (both written and spoken); German is not required.
• Enthusiasm for academic research in an international environment.

What we offer

Academic Environment
WHU has more than 60 faculty members in the fields of management, finance and accounting, economics, entrepreneurship and innovation, marketing and sales, and supply chain management. Research at WHU aims to adhere to three principles: quality, internationality, and practical relevance.

Contact

For questions please contact:
Professor Christian Andres
Dean/Chairholder
email: [e-mail]