Research Associate

vor 4 Wochen


Sankt Gallen, Schweiz Universität St.Gallen Vollzeit
Research Associate / Ph.D. Student in Behavioral Economics of Risk Management and Insurance (m/f/d)

100 % (unlimited by 01.01.2025)

Your tasks

The Institute of Insurance Economics (I.VW-HSG) at the University of St.Gallen seeks to fill a PhD Position (Research Associate) in the Behavioral and Experimental Research in Risk and Insurance research group. This position provides excellent opportunities to develop valuable analytical and methodological skills and gain deep insights into diverse areas of behavioral insurance economics that are applicable to a broad spectrum of exciting career paths ranging from academia to the financial services and insurance industry. Examples of the current research topics of the team include:

  • Psychology and economics of risk
  • Experimental research in risk management and insurance
  • Decision-making under risk and uncertainty
  • Normative and behavioral insurance economics
  • Health insurance
  • Inclusive insurance
  • Behavioral implications of technology
Your profile

Candidates for this position are expected to enroll in either the PhD program in Finance (GPEF-PiF) or the PhD Program in Management (PMA) at the University of St.Gallen. The candidate should fulfill the following qualifications:

  • Outstanding Master's degree in economics/finance or a related field from a leading university or business school
  • Strong interest in behavioral economics, risk management and insurance
  • Demonstrated suitability to work on analytical problems and solid empirical analysis skills
  • Previous research experience in behavioral economics, microeconomics, risk management and insurance is a definite plus
  • First practical experience in a profession closely related to risk management and insurance is a plus

The Institute of Insurance Economics (I.VW-HSG) is known for its innovative research and executive education activities in the field of insurance and financial services and, as a reliable partner and part of the University of St.Gallen, promotes the dialogue between science and practice. Founded in 1949, the institute with its approximately 35 employees cooperates on an interdisciplinary basis with a number of institutes and universities in Switzerland and abroad. The I.VW-HSG work environment is informal, intellectually stimulating, and exciting. The researcher will benefit from hands-on experience with research methods and opportunities to work closely with Swiss and international corporate partners, the world's leading academic institutions, and international organizations.

We are looking forward to your online application stating the job ID 1351.

For job-related questions

Prof. Dr. Christian Biener
Associate Professor

Olivera Pekic
Accounting and Human Resources

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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