Postdoctoral Researcher in Empirical Banking

The Department of Finance at the SBE, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, invites applications for a one-year Postdoctoral position in empirical banking, starting Fall 2026.

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Background and scope of the research
The Department of Finance seeks to appoint a postdoctoral researcher in empirical banking, with a focus on credit supply and bank risk. The position is funded through an internal faculty incentive grant and is offered for a fixed period of one year.

The postdoctoral researcher is expected to initiate and develop an empirical study in banking during the appointment. Depending on the project and mutual interest, short research visits to external institutions, including central banks, may be possible.

This position is intended for candidates who have recently completed, or expect to complete, their PhD and wish to further develop their research agenda during a focused one-year postdoctoral appointment.

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