Research Assistant/Doctoral Student - Chair of Econometrics and Statistics

WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management is the leading private business school in Germany and is continuously ranked among the top business schools in Europe. On WHU’s two campuses in Vallendar (near Koblenz) and Düsseldorf, faculty, students, and staff enjoy working in a stimulating international environment. The organizational culture combines an entrepreneurial attitude and international orientation with a strong sense of community and diversity and a high commitment to excellence.

Research Assistant/Doctoral Student (F/M/D) - Chair of Econometrics and Statistics

Temporary, Part-time • Vallendar

General information

Research and teaching at the Chair of Econometrics & Statistics focuses on the analysis of multivariate time series data. Topics of interest include structural breaks, forecasting, adaptive learning algorithms, and long memory, both from theoretical and applied perspectives. Empirical applications concentrate on macroeconomic, financial and climate data.

Your mission

• The successful applicant (F/M/D) will conduct theoretical and empirical research in Econometrics, Statistics or Data Science, with the objective of presenting the results at international conferences and publishing them in high-quality research journals.
• There are no teaching obligations, yet the successful applicant (F/M/D) will be given the opportunity to give tutorials or lectures.
• The position is available from 1st June 2025 onwards. The standard contract runs for three years and can be extended up to a maximum of six years.

Your profile

• Applicants are expected to hold, or soon to be holding, a Master’s degree in Econometrics, Statistics or Data Science, or to have majored in one of these areas as part of a degree in a related field.
• Familiarity with computer programming languages such as R, Matlab, Stata or C is required.
• Proficiency in English is taken for granted; knowledge of German is not necessary.

What we offer

• WHU offers a stimulating workplace and a diverse set of colleagues from all over the world. The research atmosphere is intense and teaching facilities excellent.
• The Chair of Econometrics & Statistics organises internal and external research seminars. Its research network is strong, both regionally and internationally.
• The position comes with a competitive salary.

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

Please include in your application your CV, your transcripts, your Bachelor’s and Master’s theses (if available), as well as the names of two academic referees.

For questions, please contact Professor Michael Massmann.

Professor Michael Massmann, DPhil (Oxon)

Chair of Econometrics & Statistics

email: michael.massmann@whu.edu

www.whu.edu/econometrics