Postdoctoral researcher (m/f/d) at the Chair of Corporate Governance

Postdoctoral researcher (m/f/d) at the Chair of Corporate Governance

The Chair of Corporate Governance is offering a full-time position as
Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d)
starting on 1 September 2027.
The University of Mannheim is one of the
leading universities in Germany with
approximately 12,000 students in five schools.
Particularly in business and economics as well
as in the social sciences the university ranks
among the top institutions both at national and
international level. More than 2,600 employees
profit from an exciting work environment with
numerous benefits.
Research focus of the chair:
Gender differences in capital markets
Corporate Governance
Corporate Finance
Asset Management
Household Finance
Key information
Start: 1 September 2027
Term: 5 years
Remuneration bracket: E 13 TV-L BW
Weekly hours: 39,5 hours,
the position is generally suitable for job
sharing
Location:
Mannheim city center
Application deadline:
30 November 2026
Reference number: PostDoc Corporate
Governance
The Chair of Business Administration and Corporate Governance (Prof. Dr.
Alexandra Niessen Ruenzi) at the University of Mannheim offers a full-time
Postdoc position (100%) to start on September 1st 2027. The position is
generally divisible and will be awarded for a fixed term of 5 years (without
tenure track) in accordance with the provisions of the the German regulatory
context (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (WissZeitVG)).
Your tasks include:
Our research focuses on empirical capital markets. We cover a broad area of
topics including Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance, Household
Finance, as well as Asset Management. Candidates are expected to contribute
to the chair's research portfolio through their own independent work and/or
collaborations with members of the Finance Department. One focus is on
gender differences in financial markets. In addition to working on her research
projects, the candidate should support the chair in teaching and administrative
tasks in order to contribute to a team-orientated working environment.
Your profile:
As the ideal candidate, you have completed a degree in business or economics
with very good results and gained further qualifications through a doctorate.
The prerequisite is a completed doctorate in Germany or abroad (PhD or
comparable). Applicants with research projects in the main subject areas of the
chair are strongly encouraged to apply. Fluent English language skills are
required, German language skills are not essential.
What we offer:
We offer you an interesting and team-oriented working environment in which
you can realise your research projects independently. We support young
academics and offer you an open-minded research environment with excellent
networking with leading international academics in the field of finance. A good
and constructive working atmosphere is very important to us.

Outstanding research
culture
Flexible work time and
workplace models
(flexitime, telework)
Innovative academic
working environment
International
orientation
Family-friendly higher
education institution
Workplace health
promotion
Applications from persons with a disability are given preferential consideration
provided that they are appropriately qualified. The University of Mannheim is
committed to increasing the quota of women in areas where they are
underrepresented and thus encourages women with appropriate
qualifications to apply.
If you are interested in applying, please send your application documents via
e-mail or mail by 30 November 2026 at the latest:
Chair of Corporate Governance
University of Mannheim
L 9, 1–2
68161 Mannheim

If you have any questions about the position, please contact
Alexandra Kornfeld-Gran at

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