Postdoc Positions in Quantitative Finance, University College Dublin

Ireland. The university invites application for full-time Professorships in Quantitative Finance within the School of Business. Interested candidates should possess an appropriate combination, relevant to the field of Mathematical Finance. They should hold a PhD from a research-intensive University.

Candidates should also have a distinguished record of research as evidenced by publications in internationally refereed journals, significant teaching experience at University level, including the supervision to completion of doctoral students. A track record of generating research income and a proven academic leadership record are also required.

Successful candidates will be a member of the School of Business. S/he will also be a member of the Academic Council of the University.

The Professor of Quantitative Finance will contribute to the School’s objectives by engaging in scholarly activity through research, publications, and teaching. More particularly the Professor will be expected to:

• Assume an academic leadership role in the development of the discipline, and in particular provide research leadership and mentoring to colleagues in the Subject Group, who reflect a variety of perspectives within the discipline
• Work with the Subject Head to ensure the development and maintenance of a research ethos based on peer reviewed publication
• Contribute to teaching and the development of academic programmes
• Liaising with the financial services industry
• Participate actively in the structured doctoral programme and the supervision of research students

Appointment on the scale will be made commensurate with qualifications and experience. Positions Reference Number: 003451

Applications must include twelve (12) copies of each of the following:

• A completed Confidential Application for Employment form, Academic Positions
• An introductory letter, outlining how you satisfy the criteria nominated in the Job Description;
• A succinct resume/curriculum vitae outlining a summary of yourqualifications, publications and work experience

The University will seek referees reports for short-listed candidates prior to interview. It would be helpful to the Board if one of your referees was your Ph.D. supervisor (if applicable) and your current or most recent employer. Applicants should ensure that referees will be available to provide these confidential references and, where possible, supply their referees telephone, fax and e-mail numbers.

A detailed list of your publications should be included in your curriculum vitae. When listing books, give title, publisher, place, year of publication and name of joint author, if any.

To ensure your application reaches us by the closing date, please fax a copy of your application to +353-1-7164949, and send the additional copies by courier.

Send your application documents to:

Mary Kavanagh
UCD HR
Block 8
Belfield Office Park
Clonskeagh
Dublin 4

Deadline for receipt of the application is 12 May 2008 (12.00 Noon).

If you require further information or clarification on any aspect of this information sheet please contact UCD HR on telephone + 353 (01) 716 4900.