Vacature FT PHD

PhD in Finance

We are looking for highly motivated candidates that have an interest in undertaking challenging and rigorous research. Besides a background in finance, we also welcome applicants with an education in Economics or Econometrics.

Candidates should indicate in their cover letter which field best matches their interest:

Keywords

Finance, Asset Pricing, Corporate Finance, Banking and Financial Intermediation

Topic

Students choose topics of their own interest, in consultation with their advisors. Our faculty has particular strengths in the following areas:

• Asset pricing: asset management, financial markets, sustainable finance
• Corporate finance: private equity, corporate governance, M&As
• Banking and financial intermediation: financial regulation, FinTech

Each project should aim to contribute to and advance our knowledge in the field of finance, and be undertaken using appropriate methodology. Typically, students work on their first project together with their advisor(s), and gradually become more independent over time. At least one of the papers should be a single authored paper. Students are also encouraged to undertake research with other faculty members, as well as fellow students. Most of our students target the academic market after their PhD, and seek employment as a (tenure-track) assistant professor.

Approach

The research methodology may be of empirical, theoretical or experimental nature. During the first two years of the PhD, students will be taught a diverse set of approaches, comprising the main methodologies that are currently used in the profession.

Required profile

Candidates should have a strong interest in finance, but not necessarily an MSc or MPhil degree in finance since the PhD program involves a thorough curriculum of finance courses. Candidates ideally also have a strong background in micro-economics, econometrics, quantitative economics and/or computational economics.

Expected output

The research will result in three to four articles, which will be targeted for publication in the top finance journals. In addition, a PhD thesis will be completed that combines these articles.

Cooperation

PhD researchers will typically visit a leading international university (3 to 6 months) to get new stimulus for their research projects, and to deepen their international network.

Literature references & data sources

RSM Finance is part of the Erasmus Finance Group, which also includes finance faculty of the Erasmus School of Economics. RSM Finance has access to excellent research facilities, including most major databases (WRDS, CRSP, Compustat, Datastream, Dealscan, Bloomberg, I/B/E/S, Thomson One , TAQ, CRSP Mutual Funds, SDC, ExecuComp, OptionMetrics, etc.).

Employment conditions

ERIM offers fully-funded and salaried PhD positions, which means that accepted PhD candidates become employees (promovendi) of Erasmus University Rotterdam. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO) .

Erasmus University Rotterdam aspires to be an equitable and inclusive community. We nurture an open culture, where everyone is supported to fulfil their full potential. We see inclusivity of talent as the basis of our successes, and the diversity of perspectives and people as a highly valued outcome. EUR provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, functional impairment, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We look forward to welcoming you to our community.

Contact information

For questions regarding the PhD application and selection procedure, please check the Admissions or send us an e-mail via .

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Position: ERIM FT PhD vacancy form

Deadline: Monday, 15 January 2024

Reference: 3846

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Functie:	ft phd
Startdatum:	01-11-2023
Ervaring:	Ervaren
Educatielevel:	WO
Contracttype:	Vast
Salaris:	onbekend – onbekend
Uren per week:	1 – 40

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