Doctoral Student / Research Assistant in Household Finance

«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 8000 students and is one of the largest employers in the region, providing
around 2300 employees with an attractive and innovative environment for research.
Professor Dr. Martin Brown (s/bf-HSG) is seeking to hire a
Doctoral Student / Research Assistant in
Household Finance / Behavioral Economics
per February or August, 2017.
This position is targeted towards students who have recently completed or are about to
complete a Master's degree in Economics or Finance and aim to pursue academic
oriented doctoral studies. Candidates are expected to enroll in one of the Ph.D. programs
in finance or economics at the University of St.Gallen. The position as a doctoral student
is tied to a 4-year position as a research assistant.
Applicants should have a strong interest in financial intermediation (the microeconomics of
banking), household finance and behavioral economics. Excellent quantitative skills as well
as advanced English and German language skills are required for this position.
Information regarding our current research and teaching activities can be found at:
http://www.sbf.unisg.ch/en/lehrstuehle/lehrstuhl_brown
Applications including a letter of motivation, a transcript of grades and a CV should be
submitted by email by October 30, 2016 to Beatrix Kobelt: [email protected].
Swiss Institute of Banking and Finance s/bf-HSG | University of St.Gallen |
Rosenbergstrasse 52 | 9000 St.Gallen | www.sbf.unisg.ch

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