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Postdoctoral Researcher

Postdoctoral Researcher (gn)

ESMT Berlin is a leading global business school with its campus in the heart of Berlin. Founded by 25 global companies, ESMT offers master, MBA, and PhD programs, as well as executive education on its campus in Berlin, in locations around the world, online, and in online blended format. We strongly believe in cross-team collaboration to achieve our mission to develop entrepreneurial leaders who think globally and act responsibly.

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.

How youll make a difference

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

What makes you a great fit

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

Why youll love working with us

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.