Professorship (W1 with Tenure Track) of Finance

Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main

The Leibniz Institute for Financial Research SAFE – Sustainable Architecture for Finance in Europe – at Frankfurt am Main, Germany, promotes research and independent policy advice on all aspects dealing with the structure and functioning of the financial system. It is committed to contributing to the strengthening of a sustainable and resilient financial architecture that promotes innovation and serves the needs of the economy and its citizens. Researchers from the fields of Economics, Law, and Political Science collaborate at SAFE.

Based on a joint appointment process, SAFE and the Faculty of Economics and Business at Goethe University, Frankfurt, invite applications for the following position as civil servant or public employee starting at the earliest possible date:

Professorship (W1 with Tenure Track) of Finance

This is a tenure-track position for an initial six-year term. If tenure is approved at the end of the term, the position will be made permanent and promotion to the rank of Full Professor (W2) will be granted. This position is open to individuals in the early stages of their academic career.

We are seeking a junior scholar in Finance with a preference for Banking, Financial Intermediation, Asset Pricing, International Finance, or Macro Finance. The ideal candidate will contribute actively to the research activities of SAFE with the aim to produce excellent research output in the field of Finance and neighboring areas.

We expect participation in the undergraduate and graduate teaching programs as well as in structured doctoral training. Teaching for doctoral students is conducted in English; BSc or MSc courses may be taught in either German or English. The teaching load is two hours per week per semester.

The prerequisite for appointment is a relevant doctorate in Finance or Economics as well as excellent performance in research and teaching, documented by corresponding publications and teaching evaluations. The formal hiring requirements are defined in sections 67, 68, and 70 of the Hessian Higher Education Act (Hessisches Hochschulgesetz).

SAFE and Goethe University are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusion. In particular, we are welcoming applications by qualified women and people with a migrant background. At SAFE and Goethe University, a special emphasis is placed on creating and sustaining a family-friendly work and research environment. Where applicants are otherwise equally qualified, preference is given to candidates with disabilities or equivalent. The same applies to women in fields in which they are under-represented.

To apply, please submit your application package, incl. motivation letter, CV, a list of publications, an overview of your research and teaching activities as well as transcripts and a selection of recent course evaluations as a single PDF document (maximum 6 MB) via the online portal at https://berufungsportal.uni-frankfurt.de by 7 December 2025. Reference letters have to be handed in by this date via econjobmarket.org or applications@safe-frankfurt.de

Interviews will take place at the European Job Market for Economists (EJME 2025) that will be held virtually between 15 and 18 December 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Loriana Pelizzon at pelizzon@safe.uni-frankfurt.de. Further information about SAFE: www.safe-frankfurt.de. Further information about the appointment process, the legal framework and data protection: www.professorship-vacancies.uni-frankfurt.de.