Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Quantitative Finance

1000scholars; Oxford; In loco; GBP 42.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Oxford-Man Institute invites applications for a fixed-term research post at Research Grade 7, based in Oxford. The appointees will engage in advanced study and research, lead and coordinate projects, supervise students, and contribute to seminars, conferences and funding applications.

Applicants should hold a PhD or be near completion in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, or a closely related field, with a strong data-driven focus.

Competenze

• PhD or near completion in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science or related field.
• Strong focus on data-driven models.

Mansioni

• Lead, devise, coordinate and supervise research projects within the Oxford-Man Institute.
• Collaborate with project partners, guide students, and participate in seminars and conferences.
• Work towards securing further funding to underpin research activities.

Formazione

PhD / DPhil near completion in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Location: Eagle House, Walton Well Road, Oxford

This post is fixed-term for up to 3 years

The post-holders will engage in advanced study and academic research and will contribute to the full range of research and academic life within the Oxford-Man Institute (OMI).

Reporting to the Director of the OMI, the post-holders will help ensure a healthy and vibrant research environment within the OMI. This will involve leading, devising, coordinating and supervising research projects in this area, including the work involved in the collaborations with project partners, guidance to students, participating in and organising seminars and conferences, and winning further funding to underpin the research. If appropriate, the role may involve acting as a formal co-supervisor for research students.

The post holders will hold a relevant PhD/DPhil or be near completion* in one of the following: Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, or a closely related subject (preference will be given to those with a strong focus on data driven models), they will also possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes. Experience of supervising academic work is a desirable.

We proudly hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award and a departmental Athena SWAN Silver Award, which guide our progress towards advancing racial and gender equality. As part of our commitment to openness, inclusivity and transparency, we would particularly welcome applications from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in positions of this type at Oxford.

Pay Scale: RESEARCH GRADE 7

£41,636 to £47,779 per annum, with a discretionary range to £51,983 per annum