Postdoctoral Researcher - International Macroeconomics and Finance

About the role

The Chair of International Finance (SFI-LL) at the College of Management of Technology (CDM) at EPFL is looking for a postdoctoral researcher starting in June 2027. The position suits a young scholar interested in open-economy macroeconomics and/or macro-finance, including banking regulation. Research at SFI-LL focuses on international macroeconomics, fiscal and monetary policy, macro-finance and banking regulation, with an emphasis on rigorous modelling, data-driven analysis and numerical evaluation.

Key responsibilities

• Develop a research programme within the broad areas of interest of the chair
• Collaborate in the existing research programmes
• Contribute to the educational programmes

Required profile

• PhD in Economics or Finance
• Background in open-economy macroeconomics, macro-finance and/or banking regulation
• Strong computational and analytical skills
• Independent, creative and solution-oriented
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

What we offer

• A stimulating and international working environment
• Working conditions described on the EPFL website
• An environment strongly conducive to academic research
• Competitive compensation

Applications must be submitted through the online platform, in PDF format: a cover letter (up to 2 pages), a CV, a research statement (up to 3 pages), one to three papers and three reference letters. The contract is fixed-term for one year, renewable, with full activity rate.