University of Geneva Full Professor / Excellence Chair Recruitment in AI and Finance

University of Geneva Full Professor / Excellence Chair Recruitment in AI and Finance

The University of Geneva invites applications for a Full Professor / Excellence Chair in Artificial Intelligence and Finance within the Faculty of Economics and Management, with affiliation to the Geneva Finance Research Institute (GFRI).

This full-time academic position is intended for an internationally recognised scholar with a strong research and teaching profile in finance, artificial intelligence, and related quantitative fields.

Position Overview

Institution: University of Geneva
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Management
Institute: Geneva Finance Research Institute
Position: Full Professor / Excellence Chair
Academic Area: Artificial Intelligence and Finance
Employment Type: Full-time
Reference: 7005
Application Deadline: 30 August 2026

Teaching Areas

The selected candidate will contribute to teaching at bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels in areas including:

• Artificial intelligence applied to finance

• Machine learning in finance

• Asset pricing and quantitative finance

• Financial markets and risk management

• Quantitative asset management

• Fintech and financial innovation

• Sustainable and environmental finance

The role will also involve supervision of master’s theses and doctoral dissertations.

Research Expectations

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Conduct internationally recognised research in AI and finance

• Publish in leading academic journals

• Strengthen the research profile of the Geneva Finance Research Institute

• Develop interdisciplinary collaborations across the university

• Contribute to doctoral training and research programmes

• Support the institute’s international academic visibility

• Lead innovative research initiatives in rapidly evolving areas of finance

Candidate Profile

Applicants should demonstrate:

• An established international academic reputation

• Strong research achievements in finance and artificial intelligence

• Excellence in university-level teaching

• Experience supervising doctoral and postgraduate research

• A substantial publication record

• Ability to lead collaborative and interdisciplinary research

• Commitment to academic service, institutional development, and international engagement

Institutional Responsibilities

The appointed professor will also:

• Contribute to the academic mission of the Faculty of Economics and Management

• Participate in the management and organisational activities of GFRI

• Collaborate with faculty members, researchers, and external stakeholders

• Support the development of academic programmes and research initiatives

• Strengthen GFRI’s role within the Swiss Finance Institute network

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the official University of Geneva recruitment portal using:

Reference: 7005

Applicants should review the complete official advertisement for details regarding application documents, selection procedures, employment conditions, and submission requirements.

Important Date

Last date to apply: 30 August 2026

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