Research Fellow (Finance / Economics / Risk Management / Insurance / Statistics)

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious business school in Asia is seeking a researcher to conduct empirical studies in finance and related fields. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. and strong skills in quantitative analysis, as well as programming proficiency in software like Python and R. The role involves collaborating with faculty on various research projects and preparing manuscripts for publication. This position offers the opportunity for academic engagement within a leading institution.

Qualifications

• Strong empirical research skills with experience in applied econometrics.
• Proficiency with large-scale datasets including unstructured data.
• Experience with programming and statistical software used in research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality empirical research in financial risk and labor markets.
• Develop and apply advanced quantitative methods.
• Collaborate on research projects with faculty and external researchers.

Skills

Empirical research skills

Quantitative analysis

Programming in Python

Statistical software proficiency

Strong verbal communication

Strong written communication

Education

Ph.D. in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or related discipline

Tools

Python

R

Stata

MATLAB

Job description

About Nanyang Business School

Nanyang Business School (NBS) at Nanyang Technological University is a leading business school in Asia, known for its strong research in finance, economics, risk management, and data-driven social science. NBS promotes interdisciplinary, policy-relevant research using advanced empirical and computational methods.

Responsibilities

• Conducting high-quality empirical research in areas such as financial risk, labor markets, and corporate finance.
• Developing and applying advanced quantitative and econometric methods, including the use of large-scale administrative data, machine learning and natural language processing techniques.
• Designing and implementing empirical research strategies, including quasi-experimental methods, risk measurement frameworks, and policy evaluation tools.
• Collaborating with faculty members and external researchers on joint research projects and grant-related initiatives.
• Preparing research manuscripts for submission to leading international academic journals.
• Presenting research findings at academic conferences, seminars, and internal workshops.
• Supporting the effective management of research projects, including meeting milestones and maintaining high academic standards.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, Insurance, Statistics, or a closely related discipline from a reputable institution.
• Demonstrate strong empirical research skills, with experience in applied econometrics and quantitative analysis.
• Show proficiency in working with large-scale datasets, including administrative, textual, or unstructured data.
• Have experience with programming and statistical software commonly used in empirical research (e.g., Python, R, Stata, MATLAB).
• Possess a strong research track record or clear potential for publications in high-quality academic journals.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research-intensive environment.
• Exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter / full CV / names and contact details of three referees/statement of research interest all in one document.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.