The University of Zurich offers a 4-year PhD position in Financial and Insurance Mathematics, focusing on nonlinear pricing and model risk. The role begins in September 2026 within the Chair of Quantitative Risk Analysis.
This doctoral role centers on nonlinear pricing and model risk within finance and insurance. The successful candidate will join the Chair of Quantitative Risk Analysis, contributing to a dynamic research setting within DM3L and the Zurich Graduate School of Mathematics.
Responsibilities
- Create rigorous mathematical techniques while considering applications in finance, insurance, and data-driven modeling.
- Address mathematically sound and practically significant challenges in financial and insurance mathematics.
Requirements
- Hold a Master's degree or equivalent in stochastic analysis, mathematical finance, or a closely related discipline.
- Demonstrate a strong foundation in probability theory, stochastic processes, stochastic analysis, or financial mathematics.
- Exhibit strong analytical abilities and a drive for independent research.
Nice to have
- Interest in financial and insurance applications.
- Openness to working at the interface of mathematics, finance, insurance, and machine learning.
What the company offers
- The position is funded for 4 years.
About the company
The University of Zurich provides an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education.
- The University of Zurich provides an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education.
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