Postdoc positions in Finance

The Department of Business & Management, University of Southern Denmark, invites applications for one or more vacant 2-year postdoc positions within the area of Finance to be filled August 15th, 2025, or as per negotiation. We particularly seek candidates with strong theoretical research skills within corporate finance or asset pricing. Applicants should have completed their PhD in Finance or a related area prior to starting. We also encourage seasoned candidates with a strong research pipeline and teaching experience to apply.

Job description
The Finance Group is an active research group and a central pillar at the department which actively supports the further development of the SDU Business School. The department contains research areas with a strong tradition for high-quality research and teaching. The activities at the department are organized within six groups: Accounting; Centre for Integrative Innovation Management; Consumption, Culture and Commerce; Finance; International Leadership & Management; and Strategic Organization Design.

It is the aim of the department to conduct research of the highest international standard documented through 1) publications in internationally high-quality journals, 2) presentations at international conferences and 3) dissemination with high visibility and broad social impact.

Furthermore, the department emphasizes to offer high-quality research-based teaching using the most relevant teaching methods to enhance students’ learning.

The Finance Group is responsible for most undergraduate and all graduate finance courses at the campuses of the University of Southern Denmark. The Finance Group is located in Odense; see our website for more information.
 

A successful applicant will be responsible for the teaching of courses in Finance and related areas and supervision of students at both the BSc and MSc levels. Furthermore, the applicant will be tasked with a range of obligations at the department, including:

•  Conduct and publish research at a high international level in areas of relevance
• Perform research-related tasks such as taking active part in developing the research collectively by, e.g., joining common research projects, seeking external funding, and engaging in knowledge exchange activities with the surrounding society
• Participate in relevant administrative tasks
   

It is important for the department that applicants have good interpersonal skills and are dedicated to take part in the everyday academic and social environment of the Finance Group and at the department. Applicants must demonstrate a positive contribution to the general development of the Finance Group and be present on a daily basis.

In general, the department values a diversity of competences and academic profiles, and thus applicants must present a clear academic profile. By academic profile is understood the combined quality of research, teaching, scholarly citizenship, and societal impact.

The faculty believes in fostering a stimulating and inspiring environment for both faculty members and students. Therefore, the department’s ambition is to recruit, develop, and retain talented scholars committed to both academic excellence and departmental development. Furthermore, the department wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society, and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

For further information, please contact head of group, Professor Christian Riis Flor, e-mail crf@sam.sdu.dk.

We recommend that as an international applicant, you take the time to visit Work in Denmark where you will find information and facts about moving to, working and living in Denmark, as well as the International Staff Office at SDU.

Conditions of employment

Appointment to the position will be in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations for academics in the state with the associated circular on the protocol for the job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for postdoc as described herein. Please check links for more information on salary (only available in Danish) and taxation.

The person employed in the position may, based on a specific individual managerial assessment, be exempted from time registration, also known