Kilian Huber

Postdoc in AI Methods for Financial Economics at Copenhagen Business School , Department of Finance. This is a 2-year postdoctoral research position starting around August 1, 2026 (negotiable). The project is part of a research program led by Professor Niels Joachim Gormsen at CBS in collaboration with Professor Kilian Huber at the University of Chicago, and is funded by the Danish National Research Foundation . The research focus is on AI methods , large language models , textual analysis , and financial economics . The postdoc will help extract economic insights from corporate texts such as earnings calls and filings to study firms’ cost of capital and investment behavior . The role is fully devoted to research and includes no teaching obligations. Applicants should have a PhD or equivalent in computer science, economics, finance, or a related field. Strong programming skills, experience with large datasets, and the ability to use AI/LLMs for data extraction are required. Excellent English proficiency is also required. Experience in NLP, text mining, financial economics, or macroeconomics is desirable, as is evidence of research potential through publications or working papers. The position offers a travel budget for conferences and research visits and provides the opportunity to pursue an independent research agenda alongside the main project. The selected candidate is expected to be physically present at the Department of Finance on a regular basis. Application deadline: 2026-05-11. Apply via the electronic recruitment system using the provided link and include the requested documents: summary of strengths, publication list, up to five publications for review, copies of marked publications, research/industry collaboration information, documentation of original research, transcripts, and CV.

Copenhagen Business School (CBS) is offering a two-year postdoctoral position in AI methods for financial economics at the Department of Finance. This position is funded by the Danish National Research Foundation (DNRF) and is part of Professor Niels Joachim Gormsen’s research program on the cost of capital. The successful candidate will collaborate with Professor Gormsen (CBS) and Professor Kilian Huber (University of Chicago) to develop and implement advanced AI and large language model (LLM) techniques for extracting economic information from corporate documents, earnings calls, and other text sources. The research aims to deepen our understanding of how firms perceive and use their cost of capital, influencing investment decisions and the broader economy. The postdoc will be fully devoted to research, with no teaching obligations, and will have the opportunity to pursue independent research projects alongside the main project. The position includes a travel budget, encouraging participation in international conferences and research visits. This role is ideal for candidates aiming for an academic career in finance or economics, or for those interested in the financial industry. Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent in computer science, economics, finance, or a related field. Essential qualifications include strong expertise in AI and LLMs for data extraction, proficiency with AI assistants or independent LLM implementation, advanced programming skills, and experience with large datasets. Excellent English proficiency (written and spoken) is required, and regular presence at the Department of Finance is expected. Desirable qualifications include experience with natural language processing, text mining, a background in financial economics or macroeconomics, and a strong research record. Appointment and salary are in accordance with the Ministry of Finance’s agreement with the Central Academic Organisation. The position is non-tenured and runs for two years, with an ideal start date of August 1, 2026 (negotiable). CBS values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. Application materials must be submitted via the electronic recruitment system by May 11, 2026, and should include a summary of strengths, a complete publication list, up to five prioritized publications, documentation of research, transcripts, and a full CV. For further information, contact Center Coordinator Ida Listh at [email protected]. More details about the research program can be found at costofcapital.org and the DNRF project page. Department and institutional information is available at www.cbs.dk .