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Postdoc, PhD-student or Predoc in Economics or Finance (m/f/d)

50-100 % (by 01.09.2024 or by mutual agreement)

Your tasks

You will conduct research in decision theory and behavioral finance. Work in the overlap of behavioral finance/economics with AI is also possible. Furthermore, you will assist in teaching activities and possibly in outreach activities to make a bridge from academic research to applications.

If you take up the position at the level of a postdoc or predoc, it will be ensured that your work aligns well with preparing for the academic job market (postdoc) or applying to competitive PhD programs (predoc).

If you take up the position as a PhD student, 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.

Your profile

  • At the level of a postdoc: being near completion of a PhD or having completed a PhD in a relevant field.
  • At the level of a PhD student: master's degree in a relevant field, to be completed by summer 2024.
  • At the level of a predoc: being near completion of a master's degree or having obtained a master's degree in a relevant field.
  • Strong interest in the mentioned research area(s) and in conducting academic research.
  • Strong interest in theoretical modeling in economics and finance or in running experiments.
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 your interest in the mentioned topic(s). 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 (matthias.weber@unisg.ch).
Please apply as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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Inspirational Work Environment

Inspirational Work Environment

Executive Education

Executive Education

Network

Network

Family & Career

Family & Career

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunities

Fit and Healthy

Fit and Healthy

Inspirational Work Environment

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

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

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

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

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

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 questions

Prof. Dr. Matthias Weber
Assistenzprofessor
matthias.weber@unisg.ch

"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.