Student Research Assistant in Finance at CBS

We are seeking an ambitions student research assistant for the research project “Households and the Housing Market” at the Department of Finance. You will be part of an international research group that is using Danish register data to investigate savings and borrowing behavior of Danish homeowners. This position is a great opportunity to find out if a PhD is of interest to you.

As student research assistant in the research project, you will participate in preparing and analyzing Danish register data, literature reviews, and some other ad hoc tasks.

The position requires commitment of ca. 10-15 hours per week, but with a high degree of flexibility, especially during exam periods.

Tasks in the position

• Understanding and preparation of Danish register data
• Econometric Analyses of the data
• Literature Search and preparation of short summaries of research articles

Your Profile

You are a master student in finance, economics, mathematical economics, or a related field. You have a strong foundation in econometrics, and you have the ambition to work with statistical analysis of register data. Knowledge of software like Stata, R, Python or Matlab is an advantage but not a requirement, as long as you have the willingness to learn. Experience with the analysis of register data is similarly an advantage but not a requirement.

We prioritize applicants with an interest in “household finance”, i.e. how individuals and families invest, borrow and consume. It is important that you work in a structured, independent, and conscientious way and that you take the initiative to find solutions to problems.

About the Department of Finance

The Department of Finance has ca. 60 academic employees and 10 administrative employees as well as more than 140 external, part-time lecturers.

We have a pleasant and informal work environment, which is characterized by dynamism and high professionalism among our 15 nationalities. You can read more about us here: www.cbs.dk/finance.

Salary and terms of employment

Employment takes place in accordance with the HK organisational agreement and the Collective Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and Publicly Employed Organisations (OAO-S Collective Agreement).

The salary currently ranges between DKK 145.73 and DKK 152.88 per hour and is dependent on previous employment in the office profession and level of education. The pension contribution amounts to 16% of the pensionable salary components.

It is a prerequisite for employment that you are an active student at a higher educational institution.

The recruitment process

Copenhagen Business School invites all qualified candidates to apply for the position. A recruitment committee will assess applications and call a selection of qualified candidates for an interview.

One of CBS' strategic goals is to promote diversity and inclusion in our organization. Therefore, we strive for a hiring process that reduces potential bias. Consequently, we encourage applicants not to include photos or unnecessary information about personal circumstances in the application.

Additional information

If you want to know more about the job content, please contact Associate Professor Kathrin Schlafmann (ksc.fi@cbs.dk).

Your application

You apply for the position online by opening the "apply online" link, where you fill in the application form and attach the following documents:

• Motivation Statement (max. 1 page)
• CV
• Grade transcript
• Proof of enrollment at a Danish higher education institution
• Documentation of previous employment (if applicable)

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Interviews are expected to take place shortly after the deadline.

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