Postdoctoral Researcher; European Expectations Center

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 2027, 3 years, renewable once for up to 6 years)

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

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 2027, 3 years, renewable once for up to 6 years)

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

• 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

• Contribute to the Centers 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

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 Linked In Learning
• German and English courses
• Participation in ESMTs 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…