The Chair of Finance, specializing in Climate Finance (Prof. Dr. Sebastian Utz, Faculty of Business and Economics / Centre for Climate Resilience) at the University of Augsburg is seeking to fill the following position as a
Doctoral Researcher
within the framework of the research project „The impact of ESG ratings on company-level information asymmetry in financial markets“ as soon as possible.
The position is part-time (75%) and runs for a fixed period of three years. The salary will be according to the TV-L 13 pay grade if the prerequisites are met. The position is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG).
About us: At the Chair of Finance, specializing in Climate Finance, we develop solutions to empirically measure and quantify risks associated with the economic transformation towards a Green Economy. To this end, we examine the impact of climate and sustainability metrics on the capital market and address current issues related to sustainable and green investment and financing strategies.
Your role: Within the framework of the research project, you will investigate whether Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings influence information asymmetry in financial markets. Your goal is to present your research findings at (inter)national conferences and publish them in leading academic journals.
Your profile: You hold a master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field (e.g., business administration, economics, econometrics, mathematics, statistics, business informatics) with above-average grades. Additionally, you possess the following qualities:
- Interest in financial research questions
- Affinity for systematic thinking and empirical work
- Enjoyment of independent work
- High level of teamwork, organizational skills, and reliability
- Excellent knowledge of empirical research methods/statistics and at least one programming language (e.g., R, Python, Stata)
- Very good English language skills, German language skills are advantageous
Evidence of the required qualifications (for example university certificates) must be provided with the application documents.
The University of Augsburg is committed to promoting professional equality for women and expressly encourages women to apply. It is particularly committed to ensuring the compatibility of family and working life. For more information, please get in touch with the faculty’s Officer for Equal Opportunities. Applicants with a disability will be given preference in the case of equal suitability, qualifications, and professional experience.
Our Offer:
- A dynamic and challenging research position
- A collaborative team and excellent resources
- Opportunities for professional development and networking
- Support for your research endeavors
Your application: Please submit your application with the relevant supporting documentation (letter of motivation, CV, certificates) in one PDF file by the deadline October 11, 2024 to sebastian.utz@uni-a.de.
Contact: If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Sebastian Utz, Chair of Finance, specializing in Climate Finance, University of Augsburg, Universitaetsstr. 12, 86159 Augsburg, Germany (sebastian.utz@uni-a.de).
Please note that only the German version of the job advertisement is legally binding, which can be found on the website: https://www.uni-augsburg.de/de/jobs-und-karriere/stellenangebote. This English translation of the job advertisement is provided to help you understand the original German one.