Working Student (m/w/d) European Research Council

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ERC Project on Funding Frictions after the Global Financial Crisis : Funding frictions are tensions in financial markets that can preclude institutions from borrowing money or rolling over debt. In extreme situations, such as the 2007-2009 global financial crisis (GFC) or the market turmoil in March 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, funding frictions can lead to the default of otherwise healthy institutions and destabilize the entire financial system. While earlier research (pre-GFC) tends to disregard funding frictions, the enormous risk associated with these market tensions highlights that a deeper understanding of funding frictions is crucial – it can guide policy makers to determine their optimal responses to future crises and help institutions to reduce their funding risk.

To help develop our understanding of these frictions, the European Research Council (ERC) awarded a research grant to the project Funding Frictions after the Global Financial Crisis (FuFri). See this previous press release for more details on the project:

To help with the research in this area, we are looking for research assistants/working students (m/w/d) to support the principal investigator with ongoing research projects.

Working Student (m/w/d) European Research Council

Frankfurt am Main | 01.09.2025 | Geringfügig beschäftigt | befristet

Aufgaben

• Support ongoing research projects
• Develop and implement web crawlers to collect and structure relevant data
• Manually merge and clean datasets from different sources
• Replicate existing financial and economic studies
• Design and program analytical tools to evaluate financial markets

Profil

• Currently enrolled student in Finance, Economics, or a related field (Master's level)
• Strong programming skills, preferably in R or Pytho
• Demonstrated interest in financial markets and economic research
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, responsibly, and with attention to detail

What We Offer

• Flexibility to support your studies – We understand that academics come first. This role is designed to give you the freedom to balance your coursework with your professional responsibilities, ensuring you can manage your workload without compromising your education.
• A stepping stone for your academic career – This position is particularly well-suited for students with an interest in pursuing a PhD in Finance or Economics after completing their Master's degree.

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