Financial Institutions

Career

Both positions as a research associate or doctoral student and as a student assistant offer excellent opportunities to deepen professional expertise through practical experience. The Chair of Financial Institutions, with its strong national and international networks, provides outstanding opportunities for research and academic development

 

Position as research associate

Gaining new insights

“What is particularly fascinating is the opportunity to expand existing knowledge and gain new insights especially with regard to uncovering previously unknown interconnections in the complex world of financial markets.”

Leonardo Minoia

Groundbreaking research

“What makes my work as a doctoral student so special is the exceptional opportunity to revolutionize the global economic landscape through groundbreaking sustainability research. Every day, I work and conduct research on innovations and develop solutions that could influence how much is invested in a greener and more equitable future.”

Hasti Kakakhani

Further information

Position: Participation in the chair’s research and teaching activities, including independent teaching responsibilities. Your research will focus on the chair’s main areas asset management and market microstructure and will combine theoretical and empirical approaches.

What you should bring:

  • An excellent master’s degree in a relevant field (economics, business mathematics or engineering, statistics, econometrics)
  • In-depth knowledge of the chair’s research focus areas
  • Strong foundational skills in statistical software (e.g., R, Stata, SAS, Python)

Contact: Prof. Dr. Monika Gehde-Trapp

Position as student assistant

What makes my work special

“What I particularly enjoy about my position as a student assistant is the variety of tasks, the independence in my work, the flexibility in scheduling my hours, and the incredibly supportive team.”

Christian Krauss

Insights into research

“A major advantage of working as a student assistant is the university environment. You engage with topics that are also covered in lectures and gain insights into the research conducted by professors and doctoral students.”

Julen Kammermeier Aranguren

Further information

Position: Supporting the chair’s staff in various tasks, such as conducting research, preparing teaching materials, organizing lectures, and assisting with other administrative and academic duties.

Working hours per month: 10–20 hours

What you should bring:

  • Interest in new tasks
  • Independent and reliable working style
  • Collaborative working style
  • Good English skills (spoken and written) and proficient computer skills

Contact: Leonardo Minoia

 

Position as tutor

Sharing knowledge

“The opportunity to support my fellow students in their first semester as they navigate the field of business administration, while at the same time conveying and deepening recently acquired knowledge, is especially valuable to me.”

Julen Kammermeier Aranguren

An investment in your future

“Tutoring shows future employers that you are capable of sharing knowledge, taking on responsibility, and working independently.”

Leonardo Minoia

Further information

Position: Weekly teaching of a tutorial, including preparation and follow-up, as well as participation in a weekly tutor colloquium

Working hours per month: 10 hours

Requirements for the position: Strong motivation to share knowledge and excellent subject knowledge in the respective field

Contact: Leonardo Minoia


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