Research Associate / Ph.D. Student in Risk Management (m/f/d)
Your tasks
The candidate should fulfill the following qualifications:
- Outstanding master's degree in management, finance, mathematics or related fields from a university or a business school
- Strong interest in risk management and insurance
- Demonstrated suitability to work on analytical problems
- First practical experience in a profession closely related to risk and insurance management
- Previous research experience in an insurance-related environment is a definite 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 27 employees cooperates on an interdisciplinary basis with a number of institutes and universities in Switzerland and abroad. You can find more information about us and our institute on our website.
Your profile
- Is intellectually curious and engages with complex ideas
- Stays organized and can manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Pays strong attention to detail
- Demonstrates a proactive, hands-on mentality attitude towards works and asks questions early
- Can work collaboratively in a team environment
- Communicates effectively in English
This position provides excellent opportunities to develop valuable analytic skills and gain deep insights into diverse areas of risk management and insurance, which are applicable to a broad range of exciting career paths. The Institute of Insurance Economics' work environment is informal, intellectually stimulating, and exciting.
Before you submit your application, please ensure that your degree matches the formal requirements to enroll in a PhD program at the University of St.Gallen: https://www.unisg.ch/en/studying/admission/admission-phd/
Please send a single PDF file including your CV, a short motivation letter, transcript of grades, and an exemplary piece of academic writing (your Master thesis or a term paper) to Prof. Schmeiser.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. We are looking forward to your application.
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.
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Full Professor of Risk Management and Insurance Economics
«If you have a curious mind and a passion for research issues in the field of insurance and risk management, we are looking for you!»
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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.
