Conduct empirical finance research in areas such as corporate finance, asset pricing, banking, market microstructure, asset management, behavioural or alternative finance; develop research objectives and proposals; conduct individual and collaborative research projects; present research to the Cambridge Finance research community; publish research in top journals; liaise with Cambridge Finance colleagues; attend CERF meetings and seminars; build a research network
Requirements:
PhD in finance or a closely relevant field; Strong commitment to research and publication in refereed academic journals; Good time management and planning skills with a commitment to delivery; Enthusiastic, driven, and committed team member
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:"# Research Assistant/Associate in Empirical Finance (Fixed Term) - Cambridge Endowment for Research in FinancennCambridge Judge Business School leverages the power of academia for real world impact to transform individuals, organisations and society. Since 1990, Cambridge Judge has forged a reputation as a centre of rigorous thinking and high-impact transformative education, situated within one of the world's most prestigious research universities, and in the heart of the Cambridge Cluster, the most successful technology entrepreneurship cluster in Europe.nnWe are looking to recruit a Research Assistant/Associate to work at the Cambridge Endowment for Research in Finance (CERF) based in Central Cambridge at the University of Cambridge Judge Business School. CERF was founded in 2001 as an independent endowment in the University of Cambridge. The formal objective of CERF is to promote research within the University into all aspects of finance, financial institutions and financial markets, and their relationship with economic behaviour and performance.nnYou will be expected to conduct empirical finance research in areas such as corporate finance, asset pricing, banking, market microstructure, asset management, behavioural or alternative finance. This will include developing research objectives and proposals, conducting individual and collaborative research projects, presenting your research to members of the Cambridge Finance research community and publishing your research in journals of the highest international standard. In addition, you will liaise with colleagues across the Cambridge Finance community, attend weekly CERF meetings and regular seminars and build a network of contacts.nnYou should have a PhD in finance, or closely relevant field, and should be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to research and publications in refereed academic journals. Good time management and planning skills with a commitment to delivery are a pre-requisite of this role. In addition, you should be an enthusiastic team member who is driven and committed.nnPlease submit your online application form along with a cover letter, your CV, a statement covering your research (including research proposal for the next couple of years), your teaching expertise, a job market paper, and the names and contact details of three referees. Three references will be requested for candidates who are shortlisted for an interview.nnSalary is competitive, at a starting salary to be confirmed on offer of appointment.nnSalary scale is Grade 5, u00a333,827-u00a336,498 (inclusive of the University 2.5% uplift) before PhD is awarded and Grade 7, u00a336,498-u00a351,753 (inclusive of the University 2.5% uplift) after your PhD award. There is additional research funding of up to u00a310,000 over the two-year term. Case for the higher salary range may be submitted for exceptional candidates where there is proof of offer(s) from other employers.nnSubsidised accommodation and other benefits are available.nnThis is a fixed term appointment for two years. The starting date is negotiable, but should be no later than 1 October 2026.nnInterviews are planned for 23 February 2026 via MS Teams.nnClick the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.nnInformal queries may be directed to [hrsupport@jbs.cam.ac.uk](mailto:hrsupport@jbs.cam.ac.uk)nnPlease quote reference NS48022 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.nnThe University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.nnThe University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.nn[Apply online](https://hrsystems.admin.cam.ac.uk/recruit-ui/apply/NS48022)nn## Key informationnn### Department/locationnn[Judge Business School](https://www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/term/Judge-Business-School)nn### Salarynnu00a333,002-u00a346,049nn### ReferencennNS48022nn### Categorynn[Research](https://www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/term/Research)nn### Date publishednn20 November 2025nn### Closing datenn9 February 2026",
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