Research assistant/PhD-student in Econometrics (m/f/d)

Your tasks

• Research and research assistance in theoretical econometrics and mathematical statistics with a focus on e.g. high-dimensional decision problems ("Big data"), causality or treatment assignment problems
• Limited teaching assistance for the courses taught at the chair

Your profile

• The requirements for entering the Graduate Programme in Economics and Finance (GPEF, at the University of St. Gallen) must be satisfied
• A Master's or comparable degree (completed or pending completion) in economics, statistics, or a closely related discipline with excellent grades and considerable coursework in advanced econometrics and statistics
• Familiarity with the statistical software R
• A promising potential for original research

Further informations: https://sew.unisg.ch/de

The position is meant to support a young scientist through their doctoral research in Econometrics under the supervision of Prof. Preinerstorfer.
The successful applicant will enter the Ph.D. program (GPEF, specialization: Econometrics)

Applications need to include a complete CV, transcripts, a letter of motivation and 2 letters of reference.

We are looking forward to your online-application. apply here

Inspirational Work Environment

Executive Education

Family & Career

Equal Opportunities

Fit and Healthy

Inspirational Work Environment

At the HSG, as Europe's leading business university, we operate in an entrepreneurial environment where you will meet highly qualified, ambitious experts - both regionally and internationally. For example, you benefit from a modern IT infrastructure and, in our library via HSGswisscovery, from nationwide access to the wealth of scientific information available.

Executive Education

We support internal and external executive education opportunities. Our internal executive education programme offers you a practical, dedicated and didactically mature transfer of knowledge in the form of seminars, e-learning, coaching and collegial advice. We support task-specific external training and executive education financially as well as with regard to the time required.

Network

We promote our culture of cross-functional collaboration and create space for forging valuable relationships - also with external partners. Regular exchanges and internal events help to strengthen these relationships and make them long-lasting.

Family & Career

We provide our employees with flexible work time models with a variable number of hours per week. As a family-friendly employer, we offer part-time positions, 16 weeks of maternity leave and a subsidised crèche, as well as support with childcare during the vacations.

Equal Opportunities

The University enables equal opportunities for all employees and students. This applies to degree courses and work, as well as academic careers, university management positions and the reconciliation of studies, work and private commitments. We are committed to this with various measures in the areas of teaching, research, administration and the Presidency.

Fit and Healthy

We help you stay fit and healthy. In addition to our diverse range of sports activities at the university, most of which are free of charge, and campaign weeks for corporate health management, we also offer you fruit in the workplace. In our canteen you will find a wide selection of freshly prepared meals - from vegetarian to fish dishes - at discounted prices.

Further information on working at the HSG can be found here.

For job-related questions

Prof. PhD David Preinerstorfer
Professor for Econometrics
Phone: +41 71 224 27 67
david.preinerstorfer@unisg.ch

«We are looking forward to your application!»

Irène Meyer
Office Manager
Phone: +41 71 224 23 21
irene.meyer@unisg.ch

«If you have any questions, I will be happy to answer them.«

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 8800 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.