Research Assistant/Doctoral Student (f/m/d) - Chair of Empirical Corporate Finance

Whu Otto Beisheim School Of Management 1

Vallendar temporary

Posted: August 29, 2025

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Job Description

General information:
The Chair of Empirical Corporate Finance (Prof. Dr. Christian Andres) at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management in Vallendar conducts research on corporate decisions and their effects on capital markets, investors, and institutions. The focus is on mergers & acquisitions, corporate governance, financial analysts, and payout policy. Our research analyzes how markets, regulation, and corporate strategies interact. WHU offers an internationally oriented environment, an excellent research infrastructure, and a vibrant doctoral program.

Your mission:
• Conduct independent empirical research in corporate finance with the aim of presenting results at international conferences and publishing in leading academic journals.
• Support in the delivery of finance lectures (no tutorials required).
• Active participation in WHU’s structured doctoral program.

Your profile:
• Outstanding Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills; programming experience (e.g., R, Python, Stata) is an advantage.
• Strong interest in empirical capital market research, particularly in M&A, corporate governance, and financial analysts.
• Excellent command of English (both written and spoken); German is not required.
• Enthusiasm for academic research in an international environment.

What we offer:
Academic Environment
WHU has more than 60 faculty members in the fields of management, finance and accounting, economics, entrepreneurship and innovation, marketing and sales, and supply chain management. Research at WHU aims to adhere to three principles: quality, internationality, and practical relevance.

Contact:
Fo questions please contact:

Professor Christian Andres
Dean/Chairholder
email: [email protected]

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