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At the School of Business, Economics and Social Sciences, the University of Graz is seeking to appoint a
Professor of Finance
(40 hours per week; selection procedure in accordance with
Section 98 of the Universities Act (UG); permanent employment
according to the Austrian Law on Salaried Employment (AngG);
expected starting date October 1st 2025)
The School of Business, Economics and Social Sciences fosters a collaborative research environment to constantly increase the school’s visibility and reputation as a leading institution for academic research and teaching in the fields of business, economics and social sciences. The holder of this professorship is expected to contribute to the school’s success with ongoing excellence in research, promotion of early-stage researchers and commitment to teaching. The successful candidate’s research will focus on Corporate Finance, Behavioral Finance, Household Finance or Financial Innovation and apply a quantitative data-driven research approach. Teaching is expected in English and German at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels in the field of Corporate Finance.
The school offers a stimulating and professional research environment with a collegial atmosphere and outstanding research infrastructure, including access to the relevant commercial research databases.
Employment requirements:
- Austrian or equivalent foreign higher education degree corresponding with the position (doctorate/PhD)
- Habilitation or equivalent qualification in the field of Finance
- Outstanding academic qualifications in research and teaching in the relevant discipline (commensurate with stage of academic career and interruptions in employment due to caring responsibilities)
- Success in attracting subject-specific project grants, particularly where competitively awarded third-party funds are concerned
- Skills in higher education didactics including the use of digital media
- Skills in the supervision and guidance of early career researchers
- Professional experience abroad during academic career
- Management and leadership experience
- Gender mainstreaming skills
- Publications in top tier, subject-relevant international journals
- Professional academic experience in a non-German-speaking country is preferred
- International research network
The successful candidate will be highly motivated, aiming for academic excellence and integrity in research and teaching. He/she will have demonstrated ability to collaborate constructively in a responsible manner and inspire colleagues and students in an interdisciplinary, internationally oriented context.
We offer a diverse, challenging, team-oriented working environment and a high degree of personal responsibility. Working hours are flexible and there are many options for further education and personal development.
Classification: Salary scheme of the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff (Universitäten-KV): A1
Minimum salary: The minimum remuneration as stated in the Collective Bargaining Agreement is EUR 89.075,00 gross per year. Salary subject to negotiation.
Application deadline: October 16th 2024
Reference number: BV/21/98 ex 2023/24
Planned dates of the applicant’s presentation: 26.-28.03.2025
For further information, please visit our website where you can also find the full requirements profile: https://jobsprof.uni-graz.at/prof/job.php?lang=en&job=7815
The University of Graz is committed to increasing the proportion of female employees, especially in leadership roles. We therefore encourage qualified female colleagues in particular to apply for this position. In case of equal qualifications, women will receive priority consideration.