Submitted by K. Ndrepepaj on Tue, 20/01/2015 - 13:58
Research Associate – Theoretical Finance
Cambridge Endowment for Research in Finance, University of Cambridge Judge Business School
£28,695 - £37,394 per annum
We are looking to recruit a Research Associate to work at the Cambridge Endowment for Research in Finance (CERF) based at the University of Cambridge Judge Business School. CERF was founded in 2001 as an independent endowment in the University of Cambridge. The formal objective of CERF is to promote research within the University of Cambridge into all aspects of finance, financial institutions and financial markets, and their relationship with economic behaviour and performance. This post is funded by
You will be expected to conduct research in theoretical finance, preferably in the area of corporate finance, but other areas such as asset pricing, banking, market microstructure, behavioural or mathematical finance will also be considered. This will include developing research objectives and proposals, conducting individual and collaborative research projects, presenting your research to members of the Cambridge Finance research community and publishing your research in journals of the highest international standard. In addition you will liaise with colleague across the Cambridge Finance community, attend weekly CERF meetings and regular seminars and build a network of contacts.
You should have a PhD in finance and will be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to research and publications in refereed academic journals. The post is ideally suited for those wishing to work in the area of corporate finance, but other areas such as asset pricing, banking, market microstructure, behavioural or mathematical finance will also be considered. Good time management and planning skills with a commitment to delivery are a pre-requisite of this role. In addition you should be an enthusiastic team member who is driven and committed.
This is a fixed term appointment for two years in the first instance.
Further information and application arrangements
Closing date for applications: Friday, 20th February 2015