The Chair of Quantitative Risk Analysis at the Department of Mathematical Modeling and Machine Learning is inviting applications for a PhD position in Financial and Insurance Mathematics.
The successful candidate will be associated with the
Zurich Graduate School of Mathematics
and will work on research topics at the intersection of stochastics, financial and insurance applications, and machine learning. PhD Position in Financial and Insurance Mathematics
Your responsibilities The doctoral thesis will focus on questions related to nonlinear pricing and model risk in finance and insurance. Possible research directions include the mathematical analysis of pricing and risk measurement under uncertainty, robust and nonlinear valuation methods, contagion models, and the use of machine learning techniques in financial and actuarial modeling.
We are looking for a highly motivated and talented candidate with a strong background mathematics, in particular probability theory and stochastic analysis, and mathematical finance. The candidate should be interested in developing rigorous mathematical methods while remaining open to applications in finance, insurance, and data-driven modeling.
The position is funded for 4 years, with an earliest start in September 2026. Your profile Applicants should have: A Master's degree, or equivalent qualification, in stochastic analysis, mathematical finance, or a closely related field. A solid background in probability theory, stochastic processes, stochastic analysis, or financial mathematics. An interest in financial and insurance applications. Openness to working at the interface of mathematics, finance, insurance, and machine learning. Strong analytical skills and motivation for independent research.
Research environment
The candidate will join the Chair of Quantitative Risk Analysis and become part of a stimulating research environment within DM3L and the Zurich Graduate School of Mathematics. The position offers the opportunity to work on mathematically rigorous and practically relevant problems in financial and insurance mathematics.
What we offer Our employees benefit from a wide range of attractive offers. Find out more: Location Department of Mathematical Modeling and Machine Learning Information on your application Please submit your complete application via the link below, including: Curriculum vitae Academic transcripts a brief statement of research interests Contact details of 2 potential references
The application deadline is 15 August 2026, with a planned starting date of 1 September 2026.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.
Further information Questions about the job Prof. Delia Coculescu Professor
Working at UZH The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer! j4id10298096a j4it0728a j4iy26a
The successful candidate will be associated with the
Zurich Graduate School of Mathematics
and will work on research topics at the intersection of stochastics, financial and insurance applications, and machine learning. PhD Position in Financial and Insurance Mathematics
Your responsibilities The doctoral thesis will focus on questions related to nonlinear pricing and model risk in finance and insurance. Possible research directions include the mathematical analysis of pricing and risk measurement under uncertainty, robust and nonlinear valuation methods, contagion models, and the use of machine learning techniques in financial and actuarial modeling.
We are looking for a highly motivated and talented candidate with a strong background mathematics, in particular probability theory and stochastic analysis, and mathematical finance. The candidate should be interested in developing rigorous mathematical methods while remaining open to applications in finance, insurance, and data-driven modeling.
The position is funded for 4 years, with an earliest start in September 2026. Your profile Applicants should have: A Master's degree, or equivalent qualification, in stochastic analysis, mathematical finance, or a closely related field. A solid background in probability theory, stochastic processes, stochastic analysis, or financial mathematics. An interest in financial and insurance applications. Openness to working at the interface of mathematics, finance, insurance, and machine learning. Strong analytical skills and motivation for independent research.
Research environment
The candidate will join the Chair of Quantitative Risk Analysis and become part of a stimulating research environment within DM3L and the Zurich Graduate School of Mathematics. The position offers the opportunity to work on mathematically rigorous and practically relevant problems in financial and insurance mathematics.
What we offer Our employees benefit from a wide range of attractive offers. Find out more: Location Department of Mathematical Modeling and Machine Learning Information on your application Please submit your complete application via the link below, including: Curriculum vitae Academic transcripts a brief statement of research interests Contact details of 2 potential references
The application deadline is 15 August 2026, with a planned starting date of 1 September 2026.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.
Further information Questions about the job Prof. Delia Coculescu Professor
Working at UZH The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer! j4id10298096a j4it0728a j4iy26a
PhD Position in Financial and Insurance Mathematics Arbeitgeber: Universität Zürich
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