Doctoral Research Position in Saarbrücken bei Universität des Saarlandes

Saarland University is a campus university that is internationally recognized for its strong research programmes.
Fostering young academic talent and creating ideal conditions for teaching and research are a core part of the
university’s mission. As part of the University of the Greater Region, Saarland University enables students and staff to
share and exchange knowledge and ideas between disciplines, between universities and across borders. With over
17,000 national and international students, studying more than a hundred different academic disciplines, Saarland
University is a diverse and dynamic learning environment. [Saarland University is officially recognized as one of
Germany’s family-friendly higher-education institutions and with a combined workforce of more than 4,000 it is one
of the largest employers in the region.]

The Chair of Quantitative Methods in Economics and Finance at the Department of Economics is inviting applications
for the following position commencing 01 October 2024 or by arrangement

Doctoral Research Position (m/f/x)
Reference number W2493, salary in accordance with the German TV-L salary scale1, pay grade: E13 TV- L, duration
of employment: 3 years, volume of employment: 75 % of standard working time.

Workplace/Department:
We are a young and dynamic team that focuses primarily on the application of quantitative methods to
financial and economic topics. Our main focus is on: Derivatives, Empirical Asset Pricing, and Risk Management.
We have a wide range of contacts and collaborations with international partners.

Your academic qualifications:
• Completed scientific university studies in business or related degree program (e.g. business informatics, industrial

engineering, etc.) with a very good degree (Master’s or equivalent).

1 TV-L = collective agreement on remuneration of public sector employees in the German Länder
The pay grade assigned to an employee depends on their professional qualifications and the number of years of service. Each pay grade is
further subdivided into levels. Entry-level employees with no previous experience will initially be assigned a level 1 rating. After one year at
level 1 of the E10 pay grade, an employee will move up to level 2. After a further two years, the employee will move to level 3, etc.

• Language skills (according to GER): English -C1

What we can offer you:
• A flexible work schedule allowing you to balance work and family, among other things the possibility of

We look forward to receiving your meaningful online application (in a PDF file) by 15.07.2024 to
fabian.hollstein@uni-saarland.de. Please include the reference number W2493 in the subject line of the e-mail.

If you have any questions, please contact us for assistance. Your contact:
Prof. Dr. Fabian Hollstein
Chair of Quantitative Methods in Economics and Finance
Tel.: +49 681 302 2190

Pay grade classification is based on the particular details of the position held and the extent to which the applicant meets the
requirements of the pay grade within the TV-L salary scale. Part-time employment is generally possible.

If you have obtained a foreign university degree, a proof of the equivalence of this degree with a German degree by the
Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen (ZAB) is needed before hiring. If necessary, please apply for this in time. You can
find more information at https://ww