Trier University conducts socially relevant research and teaching at the forefront of contemporary
developments, with a strong focus on digitalisation, interdisciplinarity and diversity. At the heart of its
activities lies the individual and their relationship with society, law, business and the environment. With
more than 10,000 students and around 2,000 members of staff, Trier University is one of the largest
employers in the European border region surrounding Trier. Short distances across a green campus, a
vibrant academic community and an open and supportive working culture provide numerous
opportunities to make a meaningful impact.
Within Faculty IV, in the department of Business Administration, the chair of Corporate Finance and
Capital Markets (Professor Axel Adam-Müller) invites applications for the following position, to be
filled as soon as possible:
Postdoc (m/f/d)
Salary Scale E 13 TV-L, full-time (100%). The position is fixed-term for three years and is
intended to support postdoc studies (habilitation or equivalent research achievements) in
accordance with the German Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (WissZeitVG).
Your responsibilities
- Research in Corporate Finance
o Conducting independent research, for example in the areas of Sustainable Finance,
Corporate Risk Management or Private Credit
o Preparing academic publications and research reports
o Presenting research findings at conferences and workshops
- Teaching in Corporate Finance
o Assisting with the design and delivery of teaching activities in undergraduate and
postgraduate programmes
o Supervising and supporting students with undergraduate and postgraduate thesis projects
- Administrative Duties
o Supporting the administrative activities of the chair
What We Expect
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) completed with excellent results in one of the following disciplines:
o Business Administration or Economics
o Mathematics, Financial Mathematics or Statistics or
o a related discipline with a strong business or economics focus
- PhD/doctoral degree in a relevant field
- Strong interest in research and teaching in the field of corporate finance
- Experience in quantitative research methods
- Excellent written and spoken English
- The ability to work independently, together with a high level of commitment, flexibility, teamwork,
communication and organisational skills
- Eligibility for appointment in accordance with Section 57 (2) and (3) of the Rhineland-Palatinate
Higher Education Act (HochSchG)
What We Offer
We offer a varied and responsible role in an applied academic environment on a green and international
campus with excellent regional transport connections, together with:
- Flexible working arrangements
- A comprehensive programme of professional development opportunities
- An international university environment
- Family-friendly policies, including holiday childcare provision
- Access to a large university library
- Discounts on university sports facilities and campus catering services
- Annual special payment in accordance with the collective agreement
- Corporate benefits and employee discount schemes
The position is suitable for part-time working arrangements. Trier University is committed to increasing
the number of female employees and strongly encourages women to apply. Severely disabled persons
and persons treated as such under Section 2 (3) of SGB IX will be given preferential consideration where
qualifications and suitability are otherwise equal (please provide appropriate documentation).
Please do not submit application documents in folders or presentation covers and submit only
uncertified copies. Application materials will not be returned and will instead be destroyed in accordance
with data protection regulations. Further information regarding the processing of personal data can be
found in the University’s privacy notice for recruitment procedures pursuant to Article 13 GDPR on our
website.
How to Apply
Applications should be sent by email as a single PDF document and should include the usual documents
(cover letter, curriculum vitae, academic transcripts and certificates, etc.). Please send your application
to finance@uni-trier.de no later than 31 August 2026.
Contact for enquiries: Prof. Dr. Axel Adam-Müller, adam-mueller@uni-trier.de
Um dich für diesen Job zu bewerben, besuche bitte www.uni-trier.de.