EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institutions: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 18,500 people, including over 14,000 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries.

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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

o A stimulating and international working environment o Excellent working conditions o Opportunity to perform state-of-the-art research in one of the most dynamic scientific institutions in Europe.
o Opportunity to interact with internationally renowned experts, and with a strong team of postdoctoral researchers and PhD candidates

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:
o A brief cover letter (pdf, up to 2 pages).

And in one PDF:
o A CV.
o One (or two) representative research paper(s).
o 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

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