The Computational Economics and Finance unit (https://wwz.unibas.ch/de/cef//, head: Prof. Dietmar Maringer) is focusing on machine learning, simulation, computational intelligence, and data analytics for economics and business, with a strong emphasis on finance and applications in economics and business. We invite applications for a PhD position (employment as a teaching and research assistant) starting 1 August 2023 or by agreement.

Your position

• enrolment in the departmental PhD program (https://wwz.unibas.ch/en/research/graduate-school-of-business-and-economics-1/)
• collaboration in departmental research projects and individual research
• assistance and participation in teaching and administrative tasks

Your profile

• graduates with a MSc / MA in areas such as economics, finance, business, computational sciences, or related disciplines
• strong quantitative background
• keen interest in computational methods and their applications in finance and economics
• Fluent in English; knowledge of German is an advantage

We offer you

We offer the opportunity to conduct high-quality research in a dynamic, innovative scientific working environment. Conditions of employment and salary are governed by the personnel and salary regulations of the University of Basel.