Research Associate / Ph.D. Student in Behavioral Economics of Risk Management and Insurance (m/f/d)
Your tasks
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
- 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 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.
Inspirational Work Environment
Executive Education
Network
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
Associate Professor
Passionate about understanding human behavior when facing risk and uncertainty? Apply to join my research team.
Accounting and Human Resources
We are eager to receive your application and would be glad to welcome you to our international I.VW team very soon.
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.
