University College Dublin (UCD) has openings for Post-Doctoral Researcher positions for a programme of research in Financial Econometrics or Empirical Finance. The candidate(s) will work in the Financial Mathematics Computation Cluster (FMC2). The FMC Cluster is a collaboration between Industry, University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin City University (DCU) and Maynooth University.

These positions are relevant for well-qualified students with postgraduate and doctoral degrees in finance, economics, statistics, mathematics and related disciplines.

Post-Doctoral Researcher topics includes:

(1) Asset Pricing and Risk

(2) Risk Management of Financial and Real Assets

(3) Fintech and applications

The position is full-time for a period of 24 months, with the possiblity of an extension of 12 months. There are no teaching requirements, but candidates have an opportunity to teach for supplementary salary.

We provide a rich and vibrant research environment for our researchers. We offer an attractive package including a competitive salary, and support for research activities (travel funding, access to a wide array of research databases etc.).  

Apply Procedures

Prior to application, further information and the Job Description (including application procedure) should be obtained from the UCD Job Vacancies website: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/ (Ref No.:012241).

Informal enquiries may be addressed to John Cotter (john.cotter@ucd.ie), Thomas Conlon (conlon.thomas@ucd.ie) and/or Na Li (na.li@ucd.ie)

Closing Date: 17:00hrs (Local Irish Time): 23rd March 2020.

Anticipated Start Date: 1 May 2020.