Posted 10/30/09
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN
Financial Mathematics and Computation Cluster
Post-doctoral Researcher in Finance
The Financial Mathematics and Computation Cluster (FMC2) is
a research collaboration between Industry, University
College Dublin, Dublin City University, and NUI Maynooth
which brings together complementary expertise in financial
mathematics, financial economics and computer science to
create a holistic research program in asset and risk
management. Launched in September 2009, FMC2 is part of the
Science Foundation Ireland Strategic Research Cluster (SRC)
programme. The postition advertised will be part of a team
led by Prof. John Cotter and is located at University
College Dublin.
For further information about our research program please
visit our website:
http://www.fmc-cluster.org/
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Financial Mathematics Computation Cluster (FMC2) has an
opening for a postdoctoral research fellow (level 1) in the
area of developing Asset and Risk Management in Financial
Markets and the Real Economy. Salary Range: Euro 44,000
Euro 46,371 per annum. The position should ideally start in
January 2010 and is for up to two years.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
The candidate should hold a PhD in finance, mathematics, or
economics and should ideally have demonstrated his/her
ability to conduct research in the areas of "asset and risk
management".
Applicants should have experience of research in
econometric time series and cross sectional methods and
modelling. Volatility modelling and risk measurement
experience is highly desirable.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
The reference for this position is 003904. Further guidelines
for applicants and a job description are available at the website:
http://www.ucd.ie/hr/jobvacancies/
Deadline for application is November 11, 2009.
Feel free to contact:
CONTACT: Prof. John Cotter
Email: MAILTO:john.cotter@ucd.ie
for any additional information about this academic
position.