DEADLINE: 2025-05-22

The Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH) – Member of the Leibniz Association seeks to hire a
Student Assistant (f/m/x) for 40 h per month
to support the research group “Risk Shifting in Financial Markets and Sustainable Finance” in the department of Financial Markets starting as soon as possible. The contract will be limited for 3 months. The ideal candidate studies Economics or Finance with a keen interest in Sustainable Finance and Labor Economics. We offer profound insights into applied research in an economic research institute and an international, research-driven environment.
Areas of responsibility, tasks
The main task of the candidate is to support various research projects of the “Risk Shifting in Financial Markets and Sustainable Finance” research group by processing (financial) data, conducting literature research, and possibly assisting with empirical analysis.

Qualification and requirements

• coding experience; basic skills in Stata and Python are an advantage
• experience in using statistical/econometric software to manage and process data
• very high diligence in dealing with large data sets

Documents to be submitted

• Letter of motivation (max. 1 page)
• Curriculum vitae (short version)
• Copy of school leaving certificate (Abitur/A-level)
• Transcript of records
• Copy of Bachelor’s certificate (if available)
• Copy of certificate of enrolment
• Copy of work and/or internship certificates (if available)

Application procedure
Please apply online for the position: 2025/S03 Student Assistant Financial Markets via our by 2025-05-22.
Incoming applications will be evaluated on the basis of professional qualifications. Talents will be considered for employment regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. Prof. Huyen Nguyen, PhD (Huyen.Nguyen@iwh-halle.de) will be happy to answer any questions or provide further information.
Professor Huyen Nguyen, PhD
Head of the Research Group Risk Shifting in Financial Markets and Sustainable Finance
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Huyen.Nguyen@iwh-halle.de
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Please refer the Job description for details