Postdoctoral Researcher

Join our team at the newly established European Expectations Center, under the leadership of Professor Michael Weber, PhD and sponsored by the Humboldt Professorship as a

Postdoctoral Researcher (gn)
(full-time, 40 hrs./week, starting in July 2026, 3 years, renewable once for up to 6 years)

and help shape the future by bringing your expertise and passion to ESMT.

• Contribute to the Center’s internationally visible research agenda
• Conduct independent research in the areas of belief formation in macroeconomics and finance
• Supervise, mentor, and coordinate pre-doctoral research assistants
• Actively participate in the strategic development of the research program
• Present research findings at national and international conferences
• Contribute to the preparation of grant applications
• No teaching obligations

• Ph.D. in economics, finance, or a related field by the start date
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent empirical and/or theoretical research on the formation and role of subjective beliefs in economic decision-making
• Experience with methods for working with unstructured data
• Strong proficiency in statistical analysis
• Prior experience running information-provision experiments embedded in surveys is a plus
• Fluency in English; knowledge of German is advantageous but not required

Discover the perks and culture that make our workplace special.

Research Experience

• Work with international network of collaborators
• Exposure to state of the art research in empirical macroeconomics and finance

Financial Benefits

• Subsidized public transportation ticket and leasing options of bicycles/e-bikes
• Company pension scheme with Allianz

Health and Well-Being

• Flexible remote work, including up to 15 days abroad per year
• Ergonomic office equipment and access to university sports across Berlin
• Subsidized meals at the campus restaurant

Personal Development

• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• On-campus German and English courses in small groups
• Participation in ESMT’s Executive Education and degree programs

What makes this more than just a job

ESMT offers a collegial and international work environment, with employees representing more than 55 nationalities. We encourage a self-driven mind-set and contributions that create meaningful and lasting impact. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a fair and inclusive workplace where individuals of all identities and backgrounds are welcomed and valued. Fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion enriches our employees, students, and broader community.

You will work on our campus in Berlin-Mitte. Get here by public transport or bike and enjoy your lunches in our private restaurant and café or next to the beautiful Spree. Make use of our big garden and enjoy coffee and tea on the house with your team. Our vibrant community comes together through activities and events like Lucky Lunch, Wednesday Cookies, Orientation Days for new employees, Summer Party and Year End Event, our talented ESMT choir, and much more.

Please submit your application via our online application form, including following documents:

• Cover letter
• CV and 3 letters of recommendation
• Job market paper

For further questions please contact:

ESMT Berlin | Antje Mader | Human Resources Manager | Schlossplatz 1, 10178 Berlin | Tel: 030 21231 0 | Jobs at ESMT Berlin