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University of Cambridge, Judge Business School, Cambridge Endowment for Research in Finance
Research Associate - Theoretical Finance

We are looking to recruit a Research Associate to work at the Cambridge Endowment for Research in Finance (CERF) based in Central Cambridge at the University of Cambridge Judge Business School. CERF was founded in 2001 as an independent endowment in the University of Cambridge. The formal objective of CERF is to promote research within the University of Cambridge into all aspects of finance, financial institutions and financial markets, and their relationship with economic behaviour and performance.

JOB DESCRIPTION: You will be expected to conduct research in theoretical finance, in areas such as corporate finance, asset pricing, banking, market microstructure, behavioural or mathematical finance. This will include developing research objectives and proposals, conducting individual and collaborative research projects, presenting your research to members of the Cambridge Finance research community and publishing your research in journals of the highest international standard. In addition you will liaise with colleague across the Cambridge Finance community, attend weekly CERF meetings and regular seminars and build a network of contacts.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: You should have a PhD in finance and will be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to research and publications in refereed academic journals. Good time management and planning skills with a commitment to delivery are a pre-requisite of this role. In addition you should be an enthusiastic team member who is driven and committed.

SALARY: The salary will be in the range of British Pound 31,604 - 38,833 for a Research Associate (Grade 7). Successful candidates who have not been awarded their PhD by the appointment date will be under-appointed as a Research Assistant (Grade 5) employed on a salary of British Pound 28,936 per annum. Upon award of the PhD the individual will be promoted to Research Associate (Grade 7).

APPLICATIONS/FURTHER INFORMATION: This is a fixed term appointment for two years in the first instance. The starting date is negotiable but should be no later than 1 October 2018.

Further information about Cambridge Judge Business School is available from the website: http://www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/home/

The closing date for applications is 10 February 2018.

Application form and further particulars: https://www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/aboutus/working-for-us/current-vacancies/

Posted: 22 Dec 2017