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The Swiss Banking Institute, University of Zurich, offers two PhD positions in the general field of applied behavioral finance. The positions are sponsored by LGT (Liechtenstein Global Trust).

The positions combine interdisciplinary research, as it is done on a high level at the University of Zurich, with direct practical applications. Our institute has many national and international collaborations and also connections to practitioners that can be utilized by PhD students.

Prerequisites are a master, lic. or diploma degree in economics, finance, applied mathematics, computer science or a similar field. Our institute provides the conditions for the PhD students to perform applied research on a top level. Independent work, also in collaboration with other researchers at our institute, is particularly encouraged.

For the first position good knowledge of financial economics and basic decision theory is required. Experience with statistical analysis or econometrics is desirable.
For the second position experience in statistical analysis, econometrics or data mining is required. Basic knowledge of the main principles in economics and finance or the willingness to swiftly obtain this knowledge is also required.

Computer programming skills (e.g. in C++ or Matlab) are a valuable asset for both positions, as is knowledge of statistical software (e.g. SPSS, R).

Besides the research a small amount of administrative services might be required.

Both positions start as soon as possible.

For further information please contact Martine Baumgartner, mbaumg@isb.uzh.ch and Dr. Marc Oliver Rieger rieger@isb.uzh.ch.

Please send your application as pdf-file to Martine Baumgartner, mbaumg@isb.uzh.ch. The application should include cover letter, a curriculum vitae and (if applicable) a copy of your master/lic./diploma thesis or an abstract describing your topic. Please point out in your application whether you think you would fit better to the profile of the first or second position and mention particular strengths that might be useful in this context.

Deadline for the applications is July 31, 2008. Later applications will be considered until both positions are filled.