Research Associate / Ph.D. Student in Behavioral Economics of Risk Management and Insurance (m/f/d)

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Universität St.Gallen

St. Gall

FULL TIME

October 22, 2024

Research Associate / Ph.D. Student in Behavioral Economics of Risk Management and Insurance (m/f/d)

100 % (unlimited by 01.01.2025)

Your tasks

The Institute of Insurance Economics (I.VW-HSG) at the University of St.Gallen seeks to fill a Ph D Position (Research Associate) in the Behavioral and Experimental Research in Risk and Insurance research group.
This position provides excellent opportunities to develop valuable analytical and methodological skills and gain deep insights into diverse areas of behavioral insurance economics that are applicable to a broad spectrum of exciting career paths ranging from academia to the financial services and insurance industry. Examples of the current research topics of the team includes

Psychology and economics of risk
Experimental research in risk management and insurance
Decision-making under risk and uncertainty
Normative and behavioral insurance economics
Health insurance
Inclusive insurance
Behavioral implications of technology

Your profile

Candidates for this position are expected to enroll in either the Ph D program in Finance (GPEF-Pi F) or the Ph D Program in Management (PMA) at the University of St.Gallen. University of St.Gallen is a member of the Swiss Finance Institute. The candidate should fulfill the following qualifications:

Outstanding Master's degree in economics/finance or a related field from a leading university or business school
Strong interest in behavioral economics, risk management and insurance
Demonstrated suitability to work on analytical problems and solid empirical analysis skills
Previous research experience in behavioral economics, microeconomics, risk management and insurance is a definite plus
First practical experience in a profession closely related to risk management and insurance is a 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 35 employees cooperates on an interdisciplinary basis with a number of institutes and universities in Switzerland and abroad.
The I.VW-HSG work environment is informal, intellectually stimulating, and exciting. The researcher will benefit from hands-on experience with research methods and opportunities to work closely with Swiss and international corporate partners, the world's leading academic institutions, and international organizations.
You can find more information about us and our institute on our website.

We are looking forward to your online-application stating the job ID 1351

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Your place of work

University of St.Gallen

«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.

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