Research Scientist

Two year posts (with the possibility of an extension)

Applications are invited for a Temporary post of a Research Scientist within UCD School of Business.

University College Dublin (UCD) has openings for Research Scientist positions for a programme of research in Financial Econometrics or Empirical Finance.

The successful candidates will work under the direction of Professor John Cotter and Associate Professor Thomas Conlon. Applicants should have a background in Economics, Finance, Financial Economics, Computer Science or related disciplines.

The FINTECH project is funded by Science Foundation Ireland. The goal of FINTECH is to build financial research capacity with Ireland and compete globally. We provide a rich and vibrant research environment for our researchers.  The Post-Doctoral scholarships offer an attractive package including a competitive salary and support for research activities (travel grant, access to a wide array of research databases etc.). While working in the FINTECH project you will be able to meet, share and collaborate with world-leading academics. Our Scientific Advisory Board includes: Prof Maureen O’Hara (Cornell), Prof Michael Brennan (UCLA), Prof John McConnell (Purdue), Prof Matthew Spiegel (Yale), Prof Rene Stulz (Ohio State), Prof Douglas Breeden (Duke) and Josef Zechner (WU Vienna University). 

Salary Range: €35,000 - €70,000 per annum* 

* Salary offered will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closing date: 17:00hrs (local Irish time) on 20th June 2022 (Date competition is closing).

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 17:00hrs (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.

UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.

Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/ .