Research Associate / Ph.D. Student in Risk Management (m/f/d)

The Institute of Insurance Economics at the University of St.Gallen is seeking to hire a Research Associate (PhD Position). This position will be of particular interest to candidates aiming to pursue an academically-oriented PhD at the Chair for Risk Management and Insurance ( see here for details ). The researcher will benefit from a focused research environment dedicated to fostering academic development, supported by a strong foundation that provides all necessary resources.  Additionally, there are opportunities to collaborate closely with national and international corporate partners, as well as to build connections with potential references at the world's leading academic institutions.


Before you submit your application, please ensure that your degree matches the formal requirements to enroll in a PhD program at the University of St.Gallen: https://www.unisg.ch/en/studying/admission/admission-phd/

Please send a single PDF file including your CV, a short motivation letter, transcript of grades, and an exemplary piece of academic writing (your Master thesis or a term paper) to Prof. Schmeiser.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. We are looking forward to your application.

Candidates for this position are expected to enroll in the PhD program in Finance/Management at the University of St.Gallen, with the doctoral supervisor being Prof. Dr. Hato Schmeiser.

The candidate should fulfill the following qualifications:

• Outstanding master's degree in management, finance, mathematics or related fields from a university or a business school
• Strong interest in risk management and insurance
• Demonstrated suitability to work on analytical problems
• First practical experience in a profession closely related to risk and insurance management
• Previous research experience in an insurance-related environment is a definite plus

 
The Institute of Insurance Economics (I.VW-HSG) is known for its innovative research and executive education activities in the field of insurance and financial services and, as a reliable partner and part of the University of St.Gallen, promotes the dialogue between science and practice. Founded in 1949, the institute with its approximately 27 employees cooperates on an interdisciplinary basis with a number of institutes and universities in Switzerland and abroad. You can find more information about us and our institute on our website .

The ideal candidate should have a combination of the following qualities:

• Is intellectually curious and engages with complex ideas
• Stays organized and can manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Pays strong attention to detail
• Demonstrates a proactive, hands-on mentality attitude towards works and asks questions early
• Can work collaboratively in a team environment
• Communicates effectively in English

This position provides excellent opportunities to develop valuable analytic skills and gain deep insights into diverse areas of risk management and insurance, which are applicable to a broad range of exciting career paths. The Institute of Insurance Economics' work environment is informal, intellectually stimulating, and exciting.

"A place where knowledge is created" - As one of Europe's leading universities of economics and business administration, the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, is committed to the education of over 9800 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3300 researchers, educators and professional staff.