PhD Student and Research Associate Positions in Economics and Finance

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St Gallen, Sankt Gallen, Schweiz Universität St. Gallen Vollzeit
PhD Student and Research Associate Positions in Economics and Finance (m/f/d) % (unlimited by
Your tasks You will be enrolled in a PhD program of the Graduate Program in Economics and Finance (possible specializations are economics, econometrics and finance) under the doctoral supervision of
Prof. Dr. Matthias Weber.

You will conduct rigorous research in one of the following topic areas:
1. Machine learning in taxation
2. Understanding preferences on taxation
3. Decision theory and behavioral finance

Most of your time will be spent on conducting academic research. To a lesser extent, you will assist in teaching activities and engage in outreach activities to make a bridge from academic research to applications.
Your profile
  • Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., economics, econometrics finance or computer science), to be completed by summer 2024
  • Strong interest in (at least) one of the mentioned research areas
  • Strong interest in conducting academic research
  • Strong interest in the application of machine learning methods to real-world data and in the refinement of such methods [topic area 1], in conducting surveys and experiments and/or in empirical work [topic area 2] or in theoretical modeling in economics and finance and/or in running experiments [topic area 3]
Please apply with a CV, transcript of records, a writing sample (e.g., your master thesis or a term paper) and a cover letter in which you clearly describe which of the topic areas you are interested in (if more than one, please state your order of preference). In addition, you may add reference letters and GRE, GMAT or TOEFL scores if you have any of these. For more information, please contact Prof. Dr. Matthias Weber ).

Please apply as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We are looking forward to your online-application stating the job ID apply here
Inspirational Work Environment
Executive Education
Network
Family & Career
Equal Opportunities
Fit and Healthy
Inspirational Work Environment

At the HSG, as Europe's leading business university, we operate in an entrepreneurial environment where you will meet highly qualified, ambitious experts - both regionally and internationally. For example, you benefit from a modern IT infrastructure and, in our library via HSGswisscovery, from nationwide access to the wealth of scientific information available.

Executive Education

We support internal and external executive education opportunities. Our internal executive education programme offers you a practical, dedicated and didactically mature transfer of knowledge in the form of seminars, e-learning, coaching and collegial advice. We support task-specific external training and executive education financially as well as with regard to the time required.

Network

We promote our culture of cross-functional collaboration and create space for forging valuable relationships - also with external partners. Regular exchanges and internal events help to strengthen these relationships and make them long-lasting.

Family & Career

We provide our employees with flexible work time models with a variable number of hours per week. As a family-friendly employer, we offer part-time positions, 16 weeks of maternity leave and a subsidised crèche, as well as support with childcare during the vacations.

Equal Opportunities

The University enables equal opportunities for all employees and students. This applies to degree courses and work, as well as academic careers, university management positions and the reconciliation of studies, work and private commitments. We are committed to this with various measures in the areas of teaching, research, administration and the Presidency.

Fit and Healthy

We help you stay fit and healthy. In addition to our diverse range of sports activities at the university, most of which are free of charge, and campaign weeks for corporate health management, we also offer you fruit in the workplace. In our canteen you will find a wide selection of freshly prepared meals - from vegetarian to fish dishes - at discounted prices.

Further information on working at the HSG can be found here.

For job-related questionsProf. Dr. Matthias Weber
Assistenzprofessor

"Are you looking for the oppotunity to use and expand your skills alongside your studies? I look forward to receiving your application."

Elvedina Sljivar
Co-Leitung Institut, Fachbereich HR

"Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me."

Your place of work
University of St.Gallen «A place where knowledge is created» - As one of Europe's leading universities of economics and business administration, the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, is committed to the education of over 9800 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3300 researchers, educators and professional staff.
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