Profile
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the Swiss Finance Institute at EPFL. We seek a candidate who will lead ground-breaking research projects in finance. Priority will be given to candidates with a research agenda in sustainable finance, financial institutions, or venture capital and private equity. Candidates should have completed, or be near completion of, a PhD in finance or economics. The successful candidate will be expected to teach at the Master level and to supervise Master thesis.
We offer
• A stimulating and international working environment
• Excellent working conditions
• Opportunity to perform state-of-the-art research in one of the most dynamic scientific institutions in Europe.
• Opportunity to interact with internationally renowned experts, and with a strong team of postdoctoral researchers and PhD students
EPFL ranks among the world’s top universities. It is located in Lausanne, Switzerland, a beautiful and vibrant city in an Alpine setting on the shores of scenic Lake Geneva, in the very heart of Europe. English is the main language spoken at EPFL, and Lausanne is highly international, such that no French language skills are required.
How to apply
Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered. You are asked to supply:
• A brief cover letter (pdf, up to 2 pages).
And in one PDF
• A CV.
• One (or two) representative research paper(s).
• Contact details for 3 referees.
For any further information, please contact: sophie.cadenakauz@epfl.ch
Informations
Contract Start Date : 01.09.2026
Activity Rate Min : 100.00
Activity Rate Max : 100.00
Contract Type: CDD
Duration: 1 year
Reference: 2183