The Chair of Finance and Financial Economics, under the direction of Prof. Dr. Angelo Ranaldo at the Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Basel, invites applications for a Research and Teaching Assistant (Hilfsassistent*in).
Start date: September 01, 2026, or by arrangement
Your position
Your primary tasks include supporting ongoing research projects in financial economics and assisting in the preparation of teaching materials. The position requires a minimum workload of 20% (approximately 8 hours per week).
Your profile
You are enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Finance, Economics, Data Science, or a related field and have a strong interest in financial economics and research. You possess advanced programming skills (e.g., Python, R, or similar) and are comfortable working with large datasets. You have a solid quantitative background, with coursework in Finance and Econometrics considered an asset. You are reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
We offer you
Application / Contact
Please submit your application by May 1, 2026, including (1) a one-page motivation letter describing your interest in the position, familiarity with programming languages, and previous research experience; (2) a current CV; and (3) academic transcripts, through the eRecruiting system.
