📌 Key facts
- When: Start anytime. Applications are open!
- How to apply: Send us an e-mail (at the end of this page) with your CV and a grade report.
💡 Background
The thesis develops a data analysis and statistical evaluation concept for portfolio and transaction data to identify systematic behavior patterns and relate them to outcomes (e.g., portfolio composition, performance, classification of investors). In parallel, it maps the existing literature and derives research questions and gaps that can be addressed with the available data and/or a later intervention (e.g., knowledge nudges).
Potential outcomes:
- Development of an analysis plan and code (data structure, key variables/metrics).
- Literature review on investor behavior, also identifying open research questions that can be addressed with the data set.
- Initial empirical evaluation on the dataset + a slide deck summarizing results and recommended next research steps.
🦾 Who We Are
The Chair for Strategy and Organization is focused on research with impact. This means we do not want to repeat old ideas and base our research solely on the research people did 10 years ago. Instead, we currently research topics that will shape the future. Topics such as Agile Organisations and Digital Disruption, Blockchain Technology, Creativity and Innovation, Digital Transformation and Business Model Innovation, Diversity, Education. We are always early in noticing trends, technologies, strategies, and organisations that shape the future, which has its ups and downs.
🎓 Profile - what we value
- Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis required!
- Interest and basic knowledge of: Personal finance, financial markets and financial literacy.
- Organizational skills and proactive communication.
- Reliable and self-driven working style.
- Proficient German language skills are preferred for research in the German market.
📝 How to Apply
If you are interested, please contact Simon Hochstraßer by submitting your CV and grade report. Please also briefly outline why you are interested in that topic and why you would be a good fit. Please don't use ChatGPT for your cover letter. If you prefer, you can also write to me in German. Please indicate your starting date.
📬 Contact
Simon Hochstraßer (Chair for Strategy and Organisation)