Doctoral Researcher "Money, Credit & Banking" (m/f/d/x)

About the position

• Salary group 13 TV-L
• Fixed term depending on planned academic training (initially expected to be 3 years)
• 50 % of a full-time position, part-time position possible
• At the earliest opportunity

Duties

• Conduct quantitative research on topics related to money, credit and banking with the aim of obtaining a doctoral degree
• Write and publish scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and present your research at national and international conferences
• Participation in the research and teaching activities of the Faculty of Economics and Management Science and the Central German Doctoral Program in Economics (CGDE)

Requirements

• A very good master’s degree or equivalent in Economics, Econometrics or Finance
• Profound knowledge of quantitative research methods, such as statistics, econometrics and/or experimental economics
• A strong interest in financial intermediation, monetary policy and financial markets is desirable
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken
• A team-oriented mindset and openness to international collaboration and research stays abroad

What we offer

• A modern workplace and attractive working conditions (mobile working)
• Flexible working hours and work-life balance
• Goal-oriented staff development throughout your working life, with opportunities for continuing professional development
• Pension plan
• Discounted local public transport ticket (e. g. the Deutschlandticket as a job ticket)
• Opportunities to participate in summer schools, international conferences and research stays
• Working in a friendly, helpful and high-performing team
• A wide range of catering options in the cafeterias and cafés operated by the Studentenwerk Leipzig

Interested?

Please send your application with the usual documents, quoting reference number 8/2026, to: Leipzig University, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Management Science, Professor Rainer Alt, Grimmaische Straße 12, 04109 Leipzig by 28 February 2026. You are also welcome to email your application as a single PDF file to dekanat@wifa.uni-leipzig.de

Your application should include a motivation letter outlining your interest in the position, your relevant experience and qualifications, and the research topic that particularly interests you. Please include a digital copy of your master’s certificate and transcript of records, as well as a PDF of one research paper you have written (e.g. your master’s thesis or a seminar paper).

Please note that it is not possible to guarantee confidentiality and rule out unauthorised access by third parties when communicating by unencrypted email. We kindly request that you submit copies only, as we are unable to return application documents. Interview expenses will not be reimbursed.

Leipzig University aims to increase the proportion of women in positions of responsibility and therefore expressly invites qualified women to apply. Severely disabled persons – or persons deemed legally equal to them under Book IX of the German Social Code – are encouraged to apply and will be given preference in the case of equal suitability.

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