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Mohali, India
Flexible start date.
Plaksha University www
Various position types
Assistant Professor  •  Associate Professor  •  Full Professor  •  Postdoctoral Scholar  •  Tenured Professor  •  Visiting Assistant Professor  •  Visiting Associate Professor  •  Visiting Professor  •  Research Assistant

Various fields
Development; Growth  •  Econometrics  •  Environmental; Ag. Econ.  •  Experimental Economics  •  Finance  •  International Finance/Macro  •  Macroeconomics; Monetary  •  Behavioral Economics  •  Any field  •  Business Economics  •  Marketing  •  Operations Research  •  Statistics  •  Microeconomic theory  •  Applied microeconomics
19 Nov 2024
30 Jul 2025
14 Nov 2025

Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor of Economics

Plaksha University, Mohali, India

Full-Time Academic & Research Position (Tenure Track / Tenured / Visiting)

Plaksha University invites talented academicians, Ph.D. scholars and postdoctoral fellows, who have a zeal for interdisciplinary and impactful research & teaching, to apply for tenure-track/ tenured/ visiting Faculty of Economics.

We offer a thriving research and innovation ecosystem and are looking for top-notch faculty across diverse domains such as economics, statistics, computer science, data science, AI/ML, applied mathematics, finance, marketing, public policy, social sciences, and design. We welcome applications from all nationalities and diversity.

Why Plaksha:

  • Opportunity to build an institution, interdisciplinary academic programs (undergraduate/ graduate/ doctoral level), and research lab
  • High degree of freedom, flexibility & autonomy to define curriculum and pedagogy
  • Attractive salary structureProfessional Development Allowance to encourage registration with professional bodies, attendance at seminars or conferences, subscription to journals and similar expenses for continuous career development .
  • Attractive start-up research grants to the tune of INR 25,00,000 (USD 30,000) to assist in initiating research
  • Consulting opportunity for 1 day a week with 90% revenue share to faculty; support with making industry connections in leading corporates and start-ups through a dedicated Center for Corporate Partnerships and Careers
  • 2 summer months as mini-sabbatical at a reputed research-focused international university supported for tenure-track assistant professors
  • 1-on-1 mentorship from top academicians in one’s research area
  • Support for research and teaching through university sponsored fellowships for Ph.D. students and research fellows
  • High degree of freedom, flexibility & autonomy to define curriculum and pedagogy
  • Opportunity to interact and collaborate with colleagues educated and trained in top Institutions and access to a unique eco-system of 100 founders with proven entrepreneurial track record
  • Opportunity to build a greenfield institution and play a role in shaping the fabric of the university and its role in the world.
  • Fast-tracked opportunities for academic leadership positions
  • A dedicated Office of Research that provides assistance on research administrative issues and support with grant proposals.

Key responsibilities: The responsibilities include teaching at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral level including the development of innovative curriculum and pedagogy, conducting research, and helping to build research centers & laboratories of global eminence, along with innovative curriculum and pedagogy. Faculty are expected to:

  • Teach up to 4 courses per year (1 course = 3 credits = up to 42 contact hours per semester)
  • Contribute to Plaksha’s research mission by participating in its world-class research program that involves supervising undergraduate and graduate students, PhD scholars, and post-doctoral fellows
  • Raise research funds through government and private agencies and international consortiums.

Appointment: As early as January 2025

Eligibility:A Ph.D. from a world-class university with an excellent track record of intellectual impact. Some international experience is desirable.

Flexible career tracks: Tenure-track/tenured, Professor of Practice, Visiting & Adjunct positions, Joint industry appointments

Plaksha University is supportive of dual-careers and is an equal opportunity/ affi rmativeaction employer. We are committed to maintaining diversity and welcome applicationsfrom all nationalities, and encourage women, members from LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, and other diverse communities. Citizenship of India is not a requirement. Foreign nationals with fl uency in English areencouraged to apply.

About Plaksha University:

Situated in Chandigarh tricity, India, Plaksha University is a collective philanthropic initiative by a global community of 100+ business leaders and academicians. A greenfield university, Plaksha is developing a transformational model of engineering education and research that integrates technology, design, entrepreneurship, and liberal arts. Plaksha represents the bold aspirations of 21st century India and has its mission anchored around three pillars: reimagining technology education, research to impact grand challenges, and catalyzing an entrepreneurial ecosystem.

In a short span of time, Plaksha has inked partnerships with the UC Berkeley, Purdue University, Cornell University, UC San Diego, SRI International, IISc Bangalore, IITs and many other leading institutions. Plaksha is building distinctive research centers on Digital Agriculture, Water Security, Digital Health, Clean Energy and Climate and a university-vide Data Science Institute. Plaksha’s growing and thriving community includes 200+ students, 30+ faculty, 100+ staff including researchers and scholars.

PLEASE NOTE

  • Candidates need to submit the application via Interfolio.
  • Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis.

For more details, please visit www.plaksha.edu.in

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/39648/positions. (See posting for details.)

Location of job: Alpha, Sector 101, IT City Rd,, SAS Nagar, Mohali, Punjab, 140306, India
Degree required: Doctorate
Job start date: Flexible
Job duration: Continuing/permanent
Interviews: Interviews will be conducted remotely by video

Basel, Switzerland
Starts 2025-09-01. Duration: 1 year
Faculty of Business and Economics www
University of Basel www
Research Assistant (Pre-Doc)
Finance  •  International Finance/Macro
29 Mar 2025
9 May 2025
31 Jul 2025
31 Jul 2025

The research group of Finance and Financial Economics (Prof. Angelo Ranaldo) of the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Basel invites applications for a predoctoral position, with the employment level ranging from 50% to 70%.

Start date: September 1, 2025 (or by agreement), for a duration of one year (flexible).

Your position

You will primarily work as a research assistant, analyzing confidential datasets to uncover the structure of the foreign exchange (FX) and the interbank secured lending markets. Additionally, you will assist in preparing lectures for the bachelor's course "Financial Markets Theory" and the master's course "Finance".

Your profile

You have a strong quantitative and programming background. You feel confident to work with big data and present the findings in a clear and concise way. You hold a Master's degree, preferably in Finance, Economics, Econometrics, or related fields, and are interested in pursuing a PhD in Finance. You are not required to speak German.

We offer you

You will be part of a motivated team committed to research and teaching excellence. The position offers you the ideal opportunity to gain research experience and acquire important academic skills. Contingent on mutual interest, it includes the possibility to transition into a Swiss Finance Institute (SFI) PhD under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Angelo Ranaldo after the Predoc. You will have the chance to attend the research seminars at the University of Basel and the BIS.

Compensation
Gross annual salary between CHF 40'500 and CHF 60'500, according to the previous experience and the agreed level of employment.

Application / Contact

Are you interested? Then we look forward to your complete online application consisting of (1) a short motivation letter describing your interest in this position and your previous experience with research projects; (2) a current CV; and (3) grades transcripts of your Master through our online application portal.

There is no formal deadline, but the applications will be assessed starting from: May 9, 2025.

To apply, visit https://career2.successfactors.eu/career?company=UNIBAS&career_ns=job_listing&career_job_req_id=6259. (See posting for details.)

Location of job: Peter Merian-Weg 6, Basel, Basel-Stadt, 4001, Switzerland
Degree required: Masters
Job start date: 2025-09-01
Job duration: 1 year
Salary: 40,500 to 60,500 CHF

Philadelphia, United States
Starts 2025-07-01. Duration: 2 years
Business Economics and Public Policy, Wharton School www
University of Pennsylvania www
Research Assistant (Pre-Doc)
Various fields
Development; Growth  •  Environmental; Ag. Econ.  •  Experimental Economics  •  Labor; Demographic Economics  •  Public Economics  •  Behavioral Economics
9 Oct 2024
1 Jul 2025
1 Jul 2025

FACULTY RESEARCH ANALYST

The successful candidate will support research by Professors Arthur van Benthem, Susanna Berkouwer, Benjamin Lockwood, Corinne Low, Judd Kessler, and Alex Rees-Jones. Topics energy and the environment and/or development economics (van Benthem, Berkouwer); public and behavioral economics (Lockwood, Rees-Jones); labor, gender, and experimental economics (Low, Kessler). There are several open positions.

Examples of recent projects include:

Berkouwer and van Benthem: efficiency losses from imperfect environmental policies, energy efficiency adoption, carbon offsets, infrastructure construction, land protection and biodiversity, and hurricane insurance.

Rees-Jones and Lockwood: evaluating the merits of state-run lotteries, using wealth taxes to reduce inequality, studying strategies to reduce tax evasion, assessing the role of tax complexity, conducting welfare analysis that incorporates behavioral biases, and assessing the promise of new mechanisms for matching students to schools.

Low and Kessler: Studying the impact of grade-optional policies, running experiments to measure hiring bias among employers, examining changes in women’s labor force participation over time, studying the unequal division of home production within the household, and studying mechanisms to reduce hiring bias.

You will join Wharton’s Department of Business Economics and Public Policy (BEPP) and become part of a cohort of predoctoral research fellows. BEPP offers many opportunities for personal and professional development through learning new technical skills, attending seminars, and taking courses. In some instances, predoc RAs have become co-authors of academic papers.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Job responsibilities include performing a variety of statistical and econometric analyses, cleaning and analyzing data, writing research reports, conducting background research and literature reviews, identifying and obtaining secondary data, coding survey questionnaires, and managing field activities. Independent thinking, a thorough understanding of economics or related disciplines, an ability to manage work flows on multiple projects, and self-motivation are highly valued in performing these functions.

This is a challenging opportunity for an early-career professional who is passionate about social science research and has a strong desire to expand and deepen skills in economic research and quantitative data analysis. You will work closely with Professors van Benthem, Berkouwer, Kessler, Lockwood, Low, and Rees-Jones, who will provide supervision on research and offer mentorship on academic development more broadly. You will also be encouraged to be an active part of the research community, within the BEPP department and in relevant Wharton research centers. We anticipate that the successful candidate would work in this position for 2 years, before going on to graduate programs or careers in Economics, Public Policy, or another quantitative social science.

QUALIFICATIONS

● BA/BS in Economics, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline;

● Previous experience as a research analyst or conducting independent research using statistical software such as STATA or R is preferred;

● Ability to analyze data and write reports;

● Self-directed, intrinsically motivated; capacity to manage work independently and organize workflows across multiple projects.

SALARY & BENEFITS

This is a full-time position based in Philadelphia, starting on July 1, 2025. This position is eligible for full Penn vacation and sick leave accrual. Annual salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $55,000 – $60,000 plus benefits. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay. Remote work may be possible for a temporary period.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply on-line at https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/details/Faculty-Research-Analyst--Business--Economics--and-Public-Policy-Department--Wharton-School_JR00098140-1?jobFamily=ac2a3e0e9a860145e03c7bdc4209c207.

For the application to be considered complete, please submit a brief cover letter, explaining your interest in the position, a cv including three references, and all your academic transcripts. We will review applications on a rolling basis. In your cover letter please indicate which professors you are particularly interested in working with.

Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. Women, minority candidates, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

We will also consider applicants who are not yet authorized to work in the United States.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Wharton’s Business Economics and Public Policy Department is an applied microeconomics department that has been an innovative force in research, teaching, and public service. Areas of faculty expertise include energy and environmental economics, development economics, industrial organization, experimental and behavioral economics, public and urban economics, and gender and discrimination. Our faculty have held presidential appointments on federal regulatory commissions, held research appointments and fellowships in government and not-for-profit think tanks, and serve on the boards of many corporations.

The Wharton Climate Center supports cutting edge research, provides thought leadership, and brings together stakeholders from academia, government, and the private sector to design smart public and private sector policies related to topics such as climate change, renewable energy, air and water pollution, waste disposal, biodiversity, and deforestation. See https://esg.wharton.upenn.edu/centers-labs/climate-center/.

Penn Development Research Initiative (PDRI) projects focus on various aspects of international development including education, health, governance, environment, gender, urbanization and migration, labor markets, poverty, and economic growth. Through regular seminars, conferences, collaborative research projects, and dissemination activities, PDRI makes it possible for faculty and graduate students at Penn to expand their efforts to conduct research that advances science and contributes to the improvement of well-being in developing countries. See https://pdri.upenn.edu.

To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/details/Faculty-Research-Analyst--Business--Economics--and-Public-Policy-Department--Wharton-School_JR00098140-1?jobFamily=ac2a3e0e9a860145e03c7bdc4209c207. (See posting for details.)

Location of job: 1354 Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall, 3620 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States
Degree required: Bachelors
Job start date: 2025-07-01
Job duration: 2 years
Salary: 55,000 to 60,000 USD
Letters of reference required: 3
Interviews: Interviews will be conducted remotely by video

Duisburg, Germany
Starts 2025-10-01. Duration: 3 years
Mercator School of Management www
University of Duisburg-Essen www
Research Assistant (Pre-Doc)
Various fields
International Trade  •  Urban; Rural; Regional Economics  •  Health; Education; Welfare
3 Mar 2025
11 May 2025
25 May 2025
25 May 2025

Call for Applications

“Regional Disparities and Economic Policy”

(Doctoral Research Training Group funded by the German Research Foundation)

The causes and consequences of regional disparities are subject to a lively debate both in academia and in public. Our Graduate Program in “Regional Disparities and Economic Policy” aims to provide an outstanding education for doctoral students in its research area while at the same time contributing to frontier research in the fields of labor, public, macro, gender, health and regional/urban economics.

Combining the expertise of 11 professors with different methodological skills, institutional knowledge, and data access from the University of Duisburg-Essen, the Ruhr-University of Bochum and the Technical University Dortmund, our research training group promises internationally visible scientific output and an excellent academic training environment for PhD candidates.

Application deadline May 25, 2025. For the full-text of Call for Applications and the Application Instructions, please visit https://www.regional-disparities.de/applications/

We offer up to 8 fully-funded doctoral research positions (Salary Info: 75%, TV-L E13; 3 years with the possibility of continuation funding) for the cohort of students to enter in October 2025.

What we offer

· A tailor-made qualification program, enabling high-quality PhD dissertations in three years, including targeted course-work, funding for (international) research stays, conference and summer school participation, as well as an excellent supervision environment and job market support.

· A unique research environment and infrastructure in the dynamic Ruhr Valley Region in Germany, with principal investigators from four different economics departments, an extensive network of local and international expertise that is regularly tied into the qualification and research program.

· We are dedicated to the promotion of equal opportunity and diversity and therefore encourage applications from females, minority groups, parents, and people with different national backgrounds.

· The program is in English and we support accepted international students in obtaining visa, housing, etc.

What we expect from successful candidates:

· A master’s degree in Economics or a related field (expected to be) completed by October 2025. A strong background in Economics is desired, but can to some extent be compensated by a strong background in Mathematics or Statistics.

· Advanced skills in econometrics as well as experience in programming and in dealing with large data sets is advantageous.

· A strong passion for research and a willingness to engage in one or more sub-fields within economics, including labor, public, macro, gender, or health economics, with the purpose of capturing and analyzing regional disparities in the selected field.

The RTG subscribes to the principles outlined in the Code of Ethics of the German Economic Association. We cherish values of professional and intellectual integrity, honesty, care, and transparency—and oppose any discriminatory behavior or harassment.

To apply, send a message to cagla.diner-eken@uni-due.de. (See posting for details.)

Location of job: Lotharstr. 65, Duisburg, 47057, Germany
Degree required: Masters
Job start date: 2025-10-01
Job duration: 3 years
Letters of reference required: 2
Interviews: Interviews will be conducted remotely by video starting June, 2025.

Toulouse, France
Starts 2025-09-01. Duration: 1 year
Isis Durrmeyer www
Université Toulouse Capitole www
Research Assistant  •  Research Assistant (Pre-Doc)
Industrial Organization
25 Mar 2025
20 Apr 2025
24 May 2025

Isis Durrmeyer (Toulouse School of Economics) is looking for a pre-doctoral research fellow to work on several projects in empirical industrial organization, part of the ERC’s financed PRIDISP. The research project analyzes price dispersion with structural models.

What is the research assistant’s role?

The RA is involved in all stages of research – literature review, data management, data analysis, and writing.

Qualifications

The position would be ideal for a recent graduate who is interested in going on to do a PhD in Economics and seeking for a research experience in empirical industrial organization. The candidate must possess (at the time of starting) a Master or Bachelor degree with excellent grades in Economics and Econometrics. Candidates need experience with Stata and another statistical program such as SAS, Matlab, R or Python.

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Location of job: Esplanade de l'Université, Toulouse, 31000, France
Degree required: Bachelors
Job start date: 2025-09-01
Job duration: 1 year
Interviews: Interviews will be conducted remotely by video starting April, 2025.
Application deadline: 20 Apr 2025 midnight UTC
IÉSEG School of Management www
Doctoral student
Labor; Demographic Economics
12 Apr 2025
21 May 2025
22 May 2025
22 May 2025

IESEG School of Management and The LEM (UMR 9221), a research unit of the University of Lille, invite applications for fully funded Phd position in Economics, with the emphasis on the Economics of Migration and Migration Policy at its Lille campus.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The PhD student will develop a research agenda on the political economics of migration drawing implications for the integration of migrants in destination countries. European societies face increasing challenges in integrating diverse cultural values and norms, making immigration a central topic in political debates. Concerns over cultural differences between natives and immigrants influence public opinion and policy, often fueling populist sentiments. While research on migration and integration is extensive, evidence remains mixed on whether immigrants assimilate into host societies or retain their cultural traits. Some studies suggest immigrants influence institutions and norms in their new countries, while others highlight a gradual adoption of local values through economic and social integration. However, the factors shaping cultural assimilation and persistence remain insufficiently quantified. This project seeks to address this gap by examining how both origin and destination countries shape immigrants' cultural preferences. An important focus will be on the labor market of the host country, particularly the role of skills—both in terms of availability and how they are valued by local employers. Despite the growing immigrant workforce in Europe, little is known about how firms perceive migrant skills compared to those of natives. Moreover, skill downgrading is a common challenge for migrants seeking employment. Beyond labor market integration, demographic and fertility-related factors are relevant too, particularly from a gender perspective. Also, different patterns can relate to the experience of voluntary versus forced migration. The analysis may leverage the use of large-scale European datasets, country-level datasets or experimental research based upon own original data.

SUPERVISION & RESEARCH TEAM

The PhD student will be supervised by Simone Moriconi in collaboration with Riccardo Turati (Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona). The student will also benefit from interactions with a a team specialists in the fields of labor economics, industrial relations, management and demography, which are part of the IFLAME Research Center and the “Economics and Financial Flows” axis of the LEM research unit.

ABOUT IÉSEG SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

• IÉSEG is AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA accredited and is a member of the “Conférence des Grandes Écoles”.

• IÉSEG is member of a CNRS (French National Center for Scientific Research) research lab: LEM.

• IÉSEG’s faculty is very diverse with 45 different nationalities represented.

ABOUT LILLE ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT (LEM)

• LEM is a research unit, that comprises the CNRS, associating the University of Lille and IÉSEG School of Management

• LEM comprises about 200 researchers and 100 doctoral students in economics and management.

• LEM is a young, internationally oriented, and dynamic laboratory with a strong scientific ambition.

QUALIFICATIONS<a name="_Hlk194955577"></a>

  • A Master’s degree in economics or econometrics.
  • Sound knowledge of economics and econometrics, especially of the economics of migration, international economics, regional economics and micro-econometrics.
  • Command of written and spoken English. The research will be carried out in English.
  • High level of team-spirit and cooperative attitude.
  • Experience with econometric software such as STATA or R will be essential. Experience with Python is also considered a very valuable asset.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The successful candidate is expected to begin his/her assignment in September / October 2025. The PhD student will work under the conditions of a research contract. Gross salary will be competitive with other European research and academic institutions (2200€/month). The student will be based in Lille and will enjoy additional benefits, most notably access to University facilities, restaurants. He/she will participate in the structured doctoral student training program run by the LEM and the Doctoral School SESAM.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINES

Interested applicants should submit:

· their curriculum vitae,

· transcripts of marks at undergraduate (Bachelor’s) and postgraduate (Master’s) level,

· two letters of recommendation from their academic referees (with their contact details),

· a sample of previous research work (e.g. Bachelor's or Master's thesis),

· a motivation letter explaining the reasons for which he or she wishes to undertake a PhD in this area.

Interested applicants must submit their application (consisting of a CV, motivation letter and statement of academic performance) through the recruitment platform, here. For any further question, please contact us by e-mail to s.moriconi@ieseg.fr. or for general information about to process to phd.recruitment@ieseg.fr

Key Dates and expected timeline of the selection process:

  • Deadline for sending complete applications: May 22nd, 2025,
  • Date of Interviews: May 27th,
  • Final deadline for the recruitment: June 2nd
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Location of job: 3 Rue de la Digue, Lille, 59000, France
Degree required: Masters
Job start date: 2025-09-01
Job duration: 3 years
Letters of reference required: 3
Application deadline: 22 May 2025 midnight UTC

Lille, France
Flexible start date. Duration: 3 years
IÉSEG School of Management www
Doctoral student
Environmental; Ag. Econ.
12 Apr 2025
24 Apr 2025
25 Apr 2025
11 May 2025

Lille Economics and Management (LEM, CNRS UMR 9221) and IÉSEG School of Management invite applications for a fully funded Ph.D. position in Economics, specializing in Climate Beliefs at its Lille Campus.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The main objective of the PhD program/research project is to investigate how beliefs affect international cooperation efforts to address climate change, particularly focusing on perceptions of others’ willingness to take costly actions to tackle this global issue. The doctoral research project focuses on conducting experiments and large-scale surveys to measure individuals' attitudes toward various environmental policies and their beliefs about the acceptability of these policies. The goal is to understand whether and how misperceptions about citizens’ willingness to act may hinder European and global effort and cooperation on climate action.

The selected candidate will be working under the supervision of Prof. Loïc BERGER. The selected Ph.D. candidate will be part of iRisk (the IÉSEG Research Center on Risk and Uncertainty) and will benefit from continuous interactions with its members (click here for more information). He/she will also be part of the IÉSEG Economics and Quantitative Methods (EQM) department.

ABOUT IÉSEG SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

  • IÉSEG is AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA accredited and is a member of the “Conférence des Grandes Écoles.”
  • The IÉSEG Research Center is accredited by the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS).
  • IÉSEG’s faculty is very diverse with more than 40 different nationalities represented.

ABOUT LILLE ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT (LEM)

  • LEM is a research unit associating the CNRS (National Center for Scientific Research), the University of Lille and the Catholic University of Lille
  • LEM comprises about 150 researchers and 100 doctoral students in economics, management and statistics.
  • Research at LEM is multi-disciplinary in economics and management and is centered on societal issues.
  • LEM is a young, internationally oriented and dynamic laboratory with a strong scientific ambition.
QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for high-potential PhD students who are passionate about the research topic and meet the following criteria’s

  • A Master degree in economics.
  • Strong analytical skills and commitment to research excellence.
  • Familiarity with econometrics and programming (ideally, Python, R, Scilab, LaTeX).
  • Excellent command of written English.
  • Applicants should be committed to research excellence and to deliver high-quality research.
  • Ability to work effectively in team, travel and work under high-pressure
WORKING CONDITIONS

The selected applicant is expected to begin his/her assignment in September or October 2025. Gross salary will be competitive with other European research and academic institutions (2200€/month). The Ph.D. student will be based in Lille or Paris (on the site of IÉSEG School of Management). The selected candidate will have to enroll in a Ph.D. program at the University of Lille. The Ph.D. student will get all the means and support to engage in innovative, business-relevant research projects with high potential to get published in international peer reviewed journals.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested candidates must send their application through this platform. To submit your application, please click on "apply" and follow the submission process.

For any further question, please contact us by e-mail to phd.recruitment@ieseg.fr.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

The deadline to apply is April 15th, 2025. We will begin considering candidates immediately and will continue until the position is filled. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

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Location of job: 3 Rue de la Digue, Lille, 59000, France
Degree required: Masters
Job start date: Flexible
Job duration: 3 years
Letters of reference required: 2
Application deadline: 25 Apr 2025 midnight UTC

London, United Kingdom
Flexible start date. Duration: 12 months
Financial Markets Group www
London School of Economics and Political Science www
Research Assistant
Finance
12 Apr 2025
27 Apr 2025
28 Apr 2025

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university

Financial Markets Group

Research Assistant in Finance

Salary from £36,008 to £40,991 pa (pro rata) inclusive with potential to progress to £43,854 pa (pro rata) inclusive of London allowance

This is a fixed term appointment for 12 months.

This role can be offered as a full time or part time role (minimum 17.5 hours).

The Financial Markets Group Research Centre (FMG), established in 1987, is a leading centre in Europe for policy research into financial markets. It seeks to understand problems in financial markets and in the decision-making processes of corporations, banks and regulators. It serves as the focal point of the LSE's research communication with the business, policy making and international finance communities.

The FMG is seeking a Research Assistant to closely collaborate with Christopher Polk and Dimitri Vayanos on research projects that relate primarily to empirical asset pricing and involve analysis of asset returns, portfolio holdings and trades by market participants, and accounting and financial information of firms.

The successful applicant will be involved in many aspects of the above projects including data collection, data cleaning and merging, statistical analysis, production of reports with statistical results, literature reviews, and replication of findings of existing papers. The successful applicant might also be involved in additional projects that may be more theoretical. In that case, the aspects in which the applicant will contribute will concern primarily programming numerical solutions of the theoretical models and doing literature reviews.

The successful applicant should have a completed Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Economics, Maths, Computer Science, Statistics, or other closely related disciplines, with substantial quantitative work. They should have taken advanced courses in finance, including in empirical asset pricing, and should have extensive hands-on experience working with financial data in the context of academic research, especially in the area of empirical asset pricing. The successful applicant should also have strong skills in programming languages relevant for doing work on empirical asset pricing, and strong skills in communicating the corresponding results in written form.

Being in a PhD programme in Finance or having completed a PhD degree in Finance would be a plus. So would be evidence of original research in empirical asset pricing in the form of a research paper.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to attend PhD classes in Finance and Economics at the LSE; interact with PhD students in both departments; interact with Finance faculty; and obtain advice and support from faculty about the PhD application process.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

To apply for this post, please go to www.jobs.lse.ac.uk. If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email d.vayanos@lse.ac.uk.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 27 April 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

To apply, visit https://jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/3237/0/449512/15539/research-assistant-in-finance. (See posting for details.)

Location of job: Houghton Street, London, WC2A 2AE, United Kingdom
Degree required: Bachelors
Job start date: Flexible
Job duration: 12 months
Salary: 36,008 to 43,854 GBP