Phd Position in Econometrics

vor 1 Woche


St Gallen, Schweiz Universität St.Gallen Vollzeit

**PhD Position in Econometrics / Machine Learning (m/w/d)**:
50 - 100 % (Flexible starting date, earliest 01.01.2026 - runtime for 4 years)- **Your tasks**:

- **Your profile**:

- Excellent Master's degree in Econometrics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field
- Strong analytical and programming skills (e.g., Python, R, Julia)
- Interest in decision making under uncertainty, reinforcement learning, optimization, and/or statistical theory The Chair of Prof. Dr. Tobias Sutter is part of the Swiss Institute for Empirical Economic Research (SEW-HSG) at the University of St.Gallen.
Our main activities are scientific research and economic policy advice. The strategic success of our institute lies in conducting intensive basic research, which forms the basis for consulting governments and private organisations.

**Inspirational Work Environment**:

- **Executive Education**:

- **Network**:

- **Family & Career**:

- **Equal Opportunities**:

- **Fit and Healthy**:
Further information on working at the HSG can be found here.

**For job-related questions**:

- Prof. Dr. Tobias Sutter- Dr. Mirela Keuschnig- **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 10'000 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3'500 researchers, educators and professional staff.

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