Assistant (tenure track) and/or Associate Professor in Financial Econometrics

Econometric Society; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Pension scheme

Job summary

The Amsterdam School of Economics at the University of Amsterdam invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) and/or Associate Professor in Financial Econometrics and Data Science. The role emphasizes high-quality research, collaboration, and teaching in English, with potential to learn Dutch over time.

The offering includes European salaries, with monthly gross scales and substantial allowances; open to candidates who meet research and teaching excellence criteria.

Qualifications

• PhD in quantitative field or near completion.
• Strong research potential and originality in financial econometrics.
• Ability to teach mathematics and quantitative economics to undergraduates and graduates.
• Ability to present research at seminars and conferences and in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent, high-quality research and publish in top journals.
• Teach quantitative economics courses at undergraduate and graduate levels in English (Dutch later possible).
• Collaborate with ASE faculty and Tinbergen Institute; contribute to collegial, international research environment.

Skills

Quantitative Economics

Teaching Mathematics

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Quantitative Economics / Financial Econometrics / Statistics / Data Science or related field

Job description

Assistant (tenure track) and/or Associate Professor in Financial Econometrics

University of Amsterdam

Amsterdam School of Economics

The Amsterdam School of Economics (ASE) at the University of Amsterdam seeks applicants for the position of Assistant (tenure track) and/or Associate Professor in Financial Econometrics and Data Science

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have, or be close to obtaining, a PhD degree in Quantitative Economics, Financial Econometrics, Statistics, Data Science or a related field. We seek candidates with a high potential for creative and independent research, the willingness to collaborate and interact with members of the team, the ability to teach mathematics and quantitative economics related courses to undergraduate and graduate students, and the ability to communicate research in seminars, conferences and in the classroom.

We especially encourage women to apply for this position.

OUR OFFER

Assistant Professor appointments are six-year, tenure-track positions, with tenure based on demonstrated excellence in research and teaching. The Amsterdam School of Economics (ASE) offers competitive European salaries. In the first three years, the gross monthly salary will typically range from €4,925 to €6,682 (salary scale 11), plus 16.3% in holiday and year-end allowances.

Associate Professor appointments are permanent positions, after a probation period of one year, with a salary ranging from €6,764 to €8,992 (salary scales 13 and 14).

Compensation is based on a 38-hour workweek and follows the salary scales and the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. Researchers from outside the Netherlands can apply for a substantial temporary tax reduction. The University of Amsterdam offers an attractive pension scheme. Teaching loads are moderate and most instruction is in English; successful candidates may be asked to learn Dutch and be able to teach in Dutch within a couple of years after the start of their contract. We provide assistance with housing and offer career support for partners. More information about working at the UvA is available on the university website, here .

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

The University of Amsterdam is a top 100 university in the THE and QS rankings. It offers an inspiring, collaborative and international research environment right in the heart of Amsterdam. The UvA is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritize diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity.

The Amsterdam School of Economics is among the top economics research institutes in Europe. The School has a strong focus on producing outstanding research and world‑class teaching, and is highly active in international academic networks. Its researchers actively participate in the teaching and research activities of the Tinbergen Institute , the graduate school of the ASE. The ASE is known for its ambitious and supportive culture with ample opportunity for personal development in an attractive international work environment.

The vacancy is within the Quantitative Economics section of the ASE, which is responsible for teaching most quantitative economics related courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. The section produces internationally acclaimed research and covers three different research programs: Actuarial Science & Mathematical Finance, Econometrics, and Equilibrium, Expectations & Dynamics (CeNDEF).