Postdoctoral researcher in Asset Pricing with a focus on Sustainable Finance

The Department of Finance of the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance (FDEF) of the University of Luxembourg is looking for a Postdoctoral researcher to conduct research in Asset Pricing with a focus on Sustainable Finance.

The position is embedded in the FNR CORE project “Sustainable Finance and the Efficient Allocation of Capital” funded by the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR). The postdoctoral researcher will collaborate on the project with Professors Roman Kräussl and Denitsa Stefanova on research projects within the topics of the grant. These projects range from data collection and database development to empirical research and development of asset pricing models.

We are looking for a candidate with a PhD in Finance, Econometrics or a related field, preferably with a specialization in asset pricing and financial econometrics. Applications from PhD candidates in their final year of doctoral studies will also be considered. The ideal candidate should have strong programming skills, a proven ability to autonomously conduct research at a post-doctoral level and to work individually as well as part of a team.

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Start date: September 15, 2022 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
• Location: Kirchberg
• Job Reference: UOL04978

The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 77.167,08 (full time)

In particular, we offer:

The University is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an exciting international and multilingual research environment, excellent research facilities, and generous research funding. Within our Department of Finance, we have a strong focus on empirical asset pricing, and in particular on sustainable finance.

Applications should be submitted online and include:

• A motivation letter
• A copy of the PhD diploma or a letter indicating the expected defense date
• A detailed curriculum vitae with a complete bibliography of published works and working papers
• A job market paper
• Two letters of reference

We encourage early application. To ensure full consideration, candidates should apply by May, 31 2022.

Please apply formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered. The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The University was founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world. The University’s faculties and interdisciplinary centres focus on research in the areas of Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law, Finance and Financial Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History. In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary research in the areas of Data Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its “international outlook,” #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.

The Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance offers three Bachelor programmes, four Master programmes of Management and Economics and six Masters of Laws (LL.M.), as well as several continuing education courses. It also includes the Doctoral School in Law and the Doctoral School in Economics and Finance. Around 2,500 students from 90 different nationalities are enrolled at the Faculty. Academic staff from 18 different nationalities teach at the Faculty, supported by practitioners from the field, visiting scholars and guest professors. Rooted in Luxembourg but with a European and international outlook, the Faculty counts three departments:

• Department of Law
• Department of Economics and Management (DEM)
• Department of Finance

Teaching and research benefit from the proximity of the European institutions, Luxembourg’s world-class financial centre ranked second in the world in investment fund asset domicile, and its vibrant business community. Institutional and private sector partnerships, sponsored Chairs, and a growing network of international partner universities make the FDEF a vibrant academic hub within the University at the heart of Europe.