Research Fellow (PhD candidate) in Finance (m / f / d)

Center for Digital Transformation

Research Fellow (PhD candidate) in Finance (m / f / d)

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The Finance Research Group at the Center for Digital Transformation of the TUM School of Management, Campus Heilbronn, Prof. Dr. Sebastian Müller, invites applications for the position of a Research Fellow (PhD Candidate) (m / f / d).

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We are currently seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow (PhD Candidate) in the field of Finance to join the team of Prof. Dr. Sebastian Müller at TUM Campus Heilbronn . This position is available immediately and is fixed for a term of 3 years, with the possibility of extension. As part of this role, candidates will have the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree. In addition to research, the fellow will also take on teaching responsibilities.

About us

Our team publishes research in top-tier journals such as the Journal of Finance, the Journal of Financial Economics and the Review of Financial Studies. We are part of the Center for Digital Transformation , a hub connecting leading marketing, finance, and operations scholars with over 20 doctoral like-minded scholars and five professors. We are located at the TUM School of Management at the TUM Campus in Heilbronn, a vital part of the Technical University of Munich , ranked among the top universities in Europe. Being one of the best faculties in Economics in Germany, the TUM School of Management is building a unique bridge between Management and Technology within an international teaching and learning environment.

Your tasks…

• Conduct research under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Sebastian Müller, with a focus on one or more of the following areas :

Asset Pricing, Asset Management, Behavioral Finance, Digital Finance, and Sustainable Finance

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Application Process

Please apply by sending one PDF containing (a) a short cover letter, (b) a CV indicating your final undergraduate and graduate degree grades, and (c) academic transcripts to support those grades, providing insights into your coursework. Please send your application by January 15, to , with the subject line : “Finance”. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Corina Häußermann ().

TUM is committed to increasing the representation of women in its workforce and strongly encourages applications from qualified female candidates. The position can also be filled on a part-time basis. Remuneration is based on the collective wage agreement of the federal states (TV-L E13), depending on qualifications.

The position is suitable for disabled persons. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude and professional performance.

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