Research Grant “Women in Intermediary Asset Pricing (WIAP)”

Financial Markets and Frictions – An Intermediary Asset Pricing Approach
-  A Research Unit Funded by DFG -

Research Grant

“Women in Intermediary Asset Pricing (WIAP)”

 About the research unit

As a research unit, we are guided by the theory on intermediary asset pricing. We want to sound out whether we can understand the big picture of heavily fluctuating prices and premia over time and across assets by a shift in paradigm: From the standard household perspective - with the notion that the household is always marginal - towards an intermediary perspective. If frictions in financial intermediation are important, they may allow prices to fluctuate more widely than suggested by standard models. Thus, instead of contributing to the vast literature that has produced a whole ''zoo'' of factors, we seek to identify key frictions and to separate their effects from classical risk factors. Starting from this, we aim to provide empirical strategies, models, and methods, use them to reach new insights about the formation of asset prices, and shape future research in the field.

The research group consists of finance colleagues from Karlsruhe, Frankfurt, Tübingen, Stuttgart, and Münster. In addition, there is an international cooperation with Vienna University of Economics and Business. The spokesperson of the research group is Marliese Uhrig-Homburg. She is Professor of Finance at KIT and Managing Director of the Institute of Finance, Banking and Insurance (FBV). The deputy spokesperson of the research group is Christian Schlag. He is Professor of Finance at Goethe University Frankfurt and Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business there.

 What we are offering

The research unit offers aspiring female researchers the opportunity to conduct a research stay with our research unit at one or multiple locations. Potential candidates will have the chance to work with and learn from senior researchers who have an excellent track record with publications in international top journals such as The Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, and The Review of Financial Studies amongst others. The duration of the research stay will be between two to three months. For the entire duration we offer a research grant in the amount of 5.000 Euro.

In summary, we are offering

• a research stay between two to three months
• the opportunity to work at multiple locations across six leading universities
• a research grant in the amount of 5.000 Euro
• the chance to work and learn from senior researchers with excellent track records

 Who we are looking for

Female researchers are dramatically underrepresented in the field of asset pricing. This is why we see it as our obligation to encourage them to enter this field and provide financial support to them. Therefore, we are looking for a (junior) female researcher in the field of asset pricing who is interested in the topic of intermediary asset pricing. We explicitly encourage researchers from abroad to apply.

Application details

Please send your application by email to Julian Böll (Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!). You should mention the subject WIAP in the subject line of your email. The deadline for the application is Wednesday, August 31, 2022. Please send us an email in case you do not receive a conformation of your application within one week after submission. The application package should consist of

• a motivation letter
• an academic CV

Contact person and further information

In case of questions, please feel free to contact Julian Böll by email (Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!).
Further information about us can also be found at our website at https://intermediaryassetpricing.de/english

Full Professor of Endowment Management (part-time 50%), Vienna University of Economics and Business

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien (Vienna University of Economics and Business) combines excellence with responsibility. Its rare triple accreditation by EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA is a guarantee for the highest quality research and teaching in the fields of business, economics, and business law. WU’s research is characterized by a wide diversity of disciplines practiced at WU, allowing researchers to deal with even the most complex of research questions.

International cooperation is very important to WU, and we encourage and support both faculty and student mobility. WU is also very aware of its responsibility to its students, faculty, and staff and is committed to gender equality, equal opportunities, accessibility, family-friendly working conditions, and sustainability.

WU is currently inviting applications for the position of a

full professor^[1] of Endowment Management (part-time 50%)
at the Department of Finance, Accounting and Statistics (Ref.no. 2022-09).

The position is fully funded by the ‘Engelbert-Dockner-Stiftung für Zukunftssicherung durch Kapitalbildung und Forschung’, a non-profit foundation located in Vienna. Candidates are expected to have established an international reputation as a researcher in their field.

Further details on the call for applications, including a detailed qualification profile, can be found online: https://www.wu.ac.at/en/careers/careers-at-wu/current-job-openings/.  

WU is committed to diversity and inclusion, and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. In case of equal qualification, female candidates will be given preference. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply and will be supported during each stage of the recruitment process. Candidates’ qualifications will be assessed in the context of their academic age.

WU has been awarded University and Family Audit (Audit hochschuleundfamilie) certification and assists dual career couples. For further details, please see www.wu.ac.at/en/careers/careers-at-wu/.

For further details, please visit https://www.wu.ac.at/en/careers/careers-at-wu/current-job-openings?yid=1462 Please submit your application no later than 3 August 2022.

[1] employed under salary group A 1 pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff [Kollektivvertrag für die Arbeitnehmer/innen der Universitäten], minimum gross yearly salary: €76,127.80 (full-time); the actual annual gross salary is subject to negotiation

Assistant Professorship (Tenure Track) in Private Markets (100%) (Universität St.Gallen)

«A place where knowledge is created» – As a leading business university we set global standards for research and teaching by promoting integrative thought, responsible action and an entrepreneurial spirit of innovation in business and society.

Assistant Professorship (Tenure-Track) in
Private Markets (100%)

The University of St.Gallen and its School of Finance are seeking candidates for an assistant professorship in the field of Private Markets. The new professor will be part of the School of Finance and the new Center for Financial Services Innovation (FSI-HSG). The candidate is expected to participate in the Center’s activities and contribute to research, teaching, and knowledge transfer into the industry and society. An affiliation with the Swiss Finance Institute (SFI) is an option.

To be considered for this position, applicants should have a Ph.D. in finance (or be near completion) and an excellent track record in research and teaching in Private Markets (Private Equity, Private Debt, Infrastructure, etc). The position involves the usual teaching load in English at all levels with the opportunity to teach at the executive level.

The appointment is a tenure track position with the option to be promoted to associate professor after 6 years (with an intermediate evaluation after 3 years).

The University of St.Gallen is committed to promoting equal opportunities and an inclusive working culture. In pursuit of increased gender equality, we especially welcome applications from women. To further strengthen diversity, we encourage members of underrepresented groups to apply.

We seek candidates per August, 2023, or by mutual agreement. For further information, please contact Professor Dr. Tereza Tykvova, Chair of the Appointment Committee (Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!). The application should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae with indication of the most relevant contributions, a job market paper and two reference letters. Candidates should submit their application in electronic form at www.unisg.ch/professorships. The deadline for applications is August 31, 2022.

Call for Papers: #Decisions 2022: Startups and Investment Decisions (Leibniz FH)

The Leibniz FH invites paper submission and contributions to its workshop on corporate rules & decision-making.

#Decisions 2022: Startups and Investment Decisions
October 6, 2022
Scientific Forum: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Business Evening: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Entrepreneurs have to make risky decisions and often require external funding for their projects. All this becomes even more pronounced for startups and their business models. This Leibniz Workshop seeks to bring together experienced researchers of that field to present and discuss their latest work throughout the day. Entrepreneurs and business people are invited to join the Business Evening for joint talks and a more “hands-on” perspective on the topic.

As a special guest, we welcome Christian Beuther (co-pace GmbH) who is the head operations at the startup co-operation program of Continental AG and will provide hands-on expertise in his keynote on industrial startup cooperation, proof-of-concept and partnership management.

We welcome contributions that are related to startups, entrepreneurship, funding and investment decisions. Submission of extended abstracts or presentations is acceptable, but priority will be given to completed manuscripts. We encourage submissions by young researchers at the PhD-level.

Paper submissions to Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!
Submission deadline: July 15
Acceptance letter: August 15

The conference will be held as an offline event unless the public health situation requires us to hold it online. The workshop language is English. After the workshop, all presenters of accepted contributions are cordially invited for a joint dinner at the Best Western Parkhotel Kronsberg at 8:30 p.m.

Attendance fee (Scientific Forum only)
• Presenters of accepted contributions, speakers and PhD students free of charge
• 50 Euro for non-presenting scientists
• 100 Euro for other

For any questions, please contact the local organizer (Robin Christmann, Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!).

We are looking forward to seeing you at the Expo Plaza!

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in Asset Pricing (100%) (Universität St.Gallen)

«A place where knowledge is created» – As a leading business university we set global standards for research and teaching by promoting integrative thought, responsible action and an entrepreneurial spirit of innovation in business and society.

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in
Asset Pricing (100%)

The University of St.Gallen and its School of Finance are seeking candidates for an assistant professorship in the field of Asset Pricing.  The University of St.Gallen is a member of the Swiss Finance Institute (SFI). We offer an attractive compensation and a low teaching load.
To be considered for this position, applicants should have a Ph.D. in finance (or be near completion) and an excellent track record in research. The appointment is for 6 years, with an intermediate evaluation after 3 years and tenure evaluation after 6 years.  
The University of St.Gallen is strongly committed to promoting equal opportunities and diversity. We specifically encourage women and applicants with backgrounds underrepresented among our current faculty to apply. The University provides support in the areas of dual career, relocation and childcare.
We seek candidates per 1 August 2023, or by mutual agreement. For further information, please contact Professor Paul Soederlind, Chairman of the Appointment Committee (Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!).
The application should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, and two reference letters. Candidates should submit their application to the President of the University of St.Gallen, Professor Dr. Bernhard Ehrenzeller, online via
http://www.unisg.ch/professorships at the latest by 31 August 2022.