Full Professor in Artificial Intelligence and Finance

Full Professor in Artificial Intelligence and Finance

Job description

This is a full-time full professor position including teaching at bachelor, master and doctoral levels, primarily for courses in asset pricing and quantitative finance, financial markets and risk management, machine learning in finance, artificial intelligence applied to finance, quantitative asset management, fintech and financial innovation, sustainable and environmental finance, including supervision of master’s dissertations and doctoral theses. The main objective of this position is to strengthen the research and teaching capacities of GSEM in the field of Finance, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence applied to finance. This position will also consolidate the University of Geneva’s contribution to the activities of the SFI in research, doctoral training, master’s programmes and international academic visibility in rapidly expanding areas related to AI and finance.

We are particularly interested in candidates with an already established international scientific reputation, capable of playing a central role in the future development of the GFRI and in sustainably strengthening its international scientific standing, while actively contributing to the academic missions of GSEM. The recruited person must be able to significantly strengthen GFRI research, teaching offerings at bachelor, master and doctoral levels, interdisciplinary collaborations within the University, and the Faculty’s international outreach.

They must also assume management and organisational tasks related to their role within the GFRI, actively engage in the GSEM community, collaborate with its various stakeholders and contribute to GFRI initiatives.

Affiliation with the GFRI will offer the successful candidate an attractive, internationally recognised scientific environment and membership of the Swiss Finance Institute (SFI).

Required title and skills

The candidate must hold a doctorate. They must demonstrate research excellence evidenced by a solid record of publications in leading economics journals and proven expertise in artificial intelligence and finance. The ability to link high-quality academic research to economic policy debates will be a major asset.

Teaching experience in artificial intelligence and finance at various academic levels, as well as strong pedagogical skills, is expected. The candidate must teach in English; the ability to teach in French will also be an advantage.

Starting date

1 September 2027 or date to be agreed

Contact

Further information can be obtained from the Director of GFRI, Professor Olivier Scaillet – olivier.scaillet@unige.ch .

Additional information

Application files must include the following documents: a cover letter, a detailed CV with a list of publications and ongoing research projects, copies of diplomas, as well as a list of referees who may be contacted directly by the selection committee (letters of recommendation are not requested at this stage). Applications must be submitted exclusively online via the University of Geneva website: https://jobs.unige.ch . No applications received by email or post will be considered. The deadline for submission is 30.08.2026 (23:59, Geneva time).

Job description

Job description: This is a full-time position involving teaching at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, primarily covering courses such as asset pricing and quantitative finance, financial markets and risk management, machine learning in finance, artificial intelligence applied to finance, quantitative asset management, fintech and financial innovation, as well as sustainable and environmental finance. The role also includes supervising master’s theses and doctoral dissertations.

The primary objective of this position is to strengthen the research and teaching capacities of the Geneva School of Economics and Management (GSEM) in the field of finance, with a particular emphasis on artificial intelligence applied to finance. The position will also contribute to reinforcing the University of Geneva’s role in the activities of the Swiss Finance Institute (SFI), including research, doctoral training, master’s programs, and international academic visibility in rapidly growing areas related to AI and finance.

We are particularly interested in candidates with an already established international scientific reputation, capable of playing a central role in the future development of the GFRI and in sustainably strengthening its international scientific standing, while actively contributing to the academic missions of GSEM. The selected candidate should be able to significantly enhance GFRI’s research output, strengthen teaching offerings at all academic levels, foster interdisciplinary collaborations within the University, and increase the Faculty’s international visibility.

The successful candidate will also be expected to take on managerial and organisational responsibilities related to their role within the GFRI, actively engage with the GSEM community, collaborate with its various stakeholders, and contribute to GFRI initiatives.

Affiliation with the GFRI will provide the selected candidate with an attractive, internationally recognised scientific environment that is a member of the Swiss Finance Institute (SFI).

Candidate profile: The candidate must hold a PhD and demonstrate research excellence, evidenced by a strong publication record in leading economics journals, along with proven expertise in artificial intelligence and finance. The ability to connect high-quality academic research with economic policy debates will be considered a major asset.

Teaching experience in artificial intelligence and finance at various academic levels, along with strong pedagogical skills, is expected. The candidate must be able to teach in English; the ability to teach in French will be considered an advantage.

Starting date: September 1st, 2027, or at a later date upon agreement.

Applications: Applications must include a cover letter, a detailed CV including a list of publications and ongoing research projects, copies of diplomas and a list of referees who may be contacted directly by the selection committee (letters of recommendation are not required at this stage)

Applications must be submitted exclusively online via the University of Geneva website, https://jobs.unige.ch

Applications submitted by email or post will not be considered. The deadline for submission is August 30, 2026 (23:59, Geneva time).

Further information can be obtained from the Director of GFRI, Professor Olivier Scaillet – olivier.scaillet@unige.ch

To promote gender parity, we encourage female scholars to apply.

The University of Geneva offers motivating employment conditions in a stimulating working environment. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills and personality and actively contribute to the reputation of an institution founded in 1559.

From a parity perspective, the University encourages applications from the underrepresented sex.