PhD Position in Experimental Finance @ Heidelberg University

The Chair of Behavioral Finance (Prof. Dr. Stefan Trautmann) at the Department of Economics at Heidelberg University (Germany) invites applications for the position of a Ph.D. student. The position is available for a period of three years (extension is possible) and starts based on mutual agreement. Research conducted at the chair focuses on various topics in behavioral and experimental finance.

The candidate is expected to write their dissertation on a topic related to the research at the chair. Participation in Ph.D. courses (in cooperation with the University of Mannheim) is possible. The position comes with a modest teaching load (in German). Proficiency in English and German is therefore necessary. Research activities will be actively supported and funded by the chair.

Applicants are expected to have completed (or are being close to having completed) a Master’s degree in economics or related fields. As an equal opportunity employer, Heidelberg University actively encourages applications from women. Preference will be given to disabled applicants with equal qualifications. The salary corresponds to fifty percent of a position of E13 TV-L, that is, approximately 26,000 Euros per year before taxes in the first year. Salary increases with work experience and may be topped up with grants. For further information, please contact the email below.

Interested candidates should send their applications (CV, names of two potential reference letter writers, copies of Bachelor’s and Master’s certificates, course transcripts with grades (including Abitur/A-level grades), Bachelor’s and/or Master’s theses, and a letter explaining your interest in the position) as a single pdf to bf@awi.uni-heidelberg.de.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting March 31, 2025.

The posting is available as a PDF here.