Postdoc Position in Quantitative Finance at EPFL — EPFL

EPFL · Lausanne (VD)
Categoria: Ricerca Contratto: full-time Salario: CHF 49'500 - 75'000

Role overview

Principales tâches et responsabilités • Working and collaborating on research projects.

The precise research topic(s) will be discussed with the successful candidate depending on their background, expertise and affinities.

• Analysis and publication of results • Build a strong network in the field of research • Participate in education, and PhD and master student supervision Profil • The Swissquote Chair in Quantitative Finance at EPFL seeks postdocs to reinforce our research in quantitative finance with a focus on applied machine learning • The successful candidates will have a PhD and an outstanding research profile in modern machine learning and applications to finance or related fields • They will be expected to actively contribute to the research and outreach of our group, and assist in teaching in the Financial Engineering Master’s program • The contract is for an initial period of one year, extendable up to three years Nous offrons • A stimulating and international working environment • Competitive salary and excellent working conditions – more information can be found on our website (https://www.epfl.ch/campus/services/human-resources/en/basic-starting-salary-of-doctoral-assistants-and-postdocs/) • Opportunity to perform state-of-the-art research in one of the most dynamic scientific institutions in Europe • Opportunity to interact with internationally renowned experts, and with a strong team of postdoctoral researchers and PhD students Informations Candidates should send: • A CV (including the names and addresses of two referees).

Description

Principales tâches et responsabilités • Working and collaborating on research projects.

The precise research topic(s) will be discussed with the successful candidate depending on their background, expertise and affinities.

• Analysis and publication of results • Build a strong network in the field of research • Participate in education, and PhD and master student supervision Profil • The Swissquote Chair in Quantitative Finance at EPFL seeks postdocs to reinforce our research in quantitative finance with a focus on applied machine learning • The successful candidates will have a PhD and an outstanding research profile in modern machine learning and applications to finance or related fields • They will be expected to actively contribute to the research and outreach of our group, and assist in teaching in the Financial Engineering Master’s program • The contract is for an initial period of one year, extendable up to three years Nous offrons • A stimulating and international working environment • Competitive salary and excellent working conditions – more information can be found on our website (https://www.epfl.ch/campus/services/human-resources/en/basic-starting-salary-of-doctoral-assistants-and-postdocs/) • Opportunity to perform state-of-the-art research in one of the most dynamic scientific institutions in Europe • Opportunity to interact with internationally renowned experts, and with a strong team of postdoctoral researchers and PhD students Informations Candidates should send: • A CV (including the names and addresses of two referees).

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Accepting this offer from EPFL means obtaining a cross-border G Permit. The Canton of Vaud withholds tax on gross salary; new cross-border workers since 2024 fall under the New Tax Agreement with concurrent taxation.

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