The EUI has an open vacancy for a

The EUI has an open vacancy for a

Research Fellow in the

Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies

Florence, 03 May 2024

Reference: V/RF/RSC/72/2024

Who we are

The European University Institute (EUI) at a glance:

• an international organisation set up in 1972;

• a research university focusing exclusively on postgraduate, doctoral and post-doctoral studies, and

advanced research;

• located in the hills overlooking the city of Florence, Italy.
  

The Institute also hosts the Historical Archives of the European Union.

The Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies (RSCAS) is an inter-disciplinary research centre at the

heart of the European University Institute (EUI). It was established in 1992 to complement the four EUI

disciplinary departments (Economics, History and Civilization, Law, Political and Social Sciences) with the aim

to be involved in both basic and policy research, collaborate with other centres of excellence in Europe,

provide opportunities for young scholars and promote dialogue with the world of practice. The Centre’s goal is

to maintain an environment and support structure that fosters intellectual curiosity and excellent research. The

research agenda of the Centre is currently guided by three major themes: Integration, Governance and

Democracy; Regulating Markets and Governing Money; and 21st Century World Politics and Europe.

Employment details

Contract type Full-time (30/30, 40 hours/week)

Length of contract 2 years, start date as soon as possible

This contract may be further renewed (several times and conditional to the
availability of funds), leading to an extension of the period of service up to a total of
5 years, including the first contract period.

Salary indication and Grade: CDR3 step 1
grade

The basic net monthly salary after taxes is approximately 3,750 Euro, plus

allowances if applicable.

More information about conditions of employment is available here.

Place of work Florence, Italy

About the project

Project Director Prof. Thorsten Beck

Project details The Florence School of Banking and Finance at the Schuman Centre is looking to

appoint a research fellow to work on issues related to banking and finance. These
issues range from digital finance, the use of AI in finance and financial supervision,
cyber risk, sustainable finance, climate risks analysis, financial stability and bank
resolution, banking supervision, among others.
The Florence School of Banking and Finance is a key point of reference for training
and debate on banking and finance policy at the European level. Since its
establishment in 2016, more than 17.000 people from over 75 countries have
participated in over 200 training and debate activities of the School. The banking
and financial professionals involved in the School’s activities include members of
European and non-European central banks, national supervisory and control
authorities, European institutions, academia and the private sector, including
numerous high profile figures.
The successful candidate will be expected to work with scholars from different
disciplines interested in the same issues.

Job description The research fellow will carry out research work in an independent manner and
collaborate on the research work of the project.

Main task include:

• Developing and designing training programmes and curricula;

• Coordinating pedagogical activities at the Florence School of Banking and

Finance, related to digital finance, sustainable finance, banking supervision
and/or financial stability;

• Supporting the coordination of overseeing the scientific development of new

training activities;

• Co-designing and advising on the development of case studies, practical

activities, exercises and other teaching and learning materials;

• Collaborating in conducting research projects and other activities with project

directors and other academics in the school and institute;

• Advising on the programme development of workshops, seminars and other

research or policy events on banking and finance;

• Keeping direct relations with relevant stakeholders as well as enhancing

cooperation and networking activities;

• Assisting in the development of research proposals and applications for

external funding;

• Contributing to the activities and collaborating in disseminating research

results through the project’s webpage and social media;

• Writing co-authored and single authored working papers suitable for

publication in academic journals.

Qualifications and experience

Qualifications and Essential:
Experience

• PhD in Social Sciences (PhD students about to defend their thesis are

eligible conditional on the successful thesis defence by the contract start
date);

• Demonstrated knowledge of issues related to digital finance, sustainable

finance, banking supervision and/or financial stability;

• Proven ability to communicate technical issues in non-technical language.
  

Desirable:

• Proven knowledge of comparative economic policy and policy making;

• Proven academic writing skills acquired through previous experience;

• Demonstrated communication skills acquired through previous experience.

Languages Excellent knowledge of English, both spoken and written (CEFR level: C1 or
above). Knowledge of other languages constitutes an advantage.

How to apply

Deadline The closing date for applications is 31 August 2024 at midnight (Florence time)

Contact details For more information contact Donato Di Bartolomeo
(donato.dibartolomeo@eui.eu)

How to apply Fill in the online application form and upload documents as requested

Data Protection

The purpose of processing the data submitted by candidates is to manage their application in view of a possible

pre-selection and recruitment by the EUI. The information candidates provide in their application form is collected

for the purpose of the selection procedure. The EUI will ensure that candidates’ personal data are processed as

required by its Data Protection Policy (President’s Decision No. 10/2019 of 18 February 2019 regarding Data

Protection at the EUI).

Equal opportunities

The European University Institute applies a policy of equal opportunities, which, in accordance with Article 1d of

its Staff Regulations, prohibits discrimination on any grounds such as sex, race, colour, ethnic or social origin,

genetic features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a national minority,

property, birth, disability, age or sexual orientation. Any reference in this notice to a person of the male sex must

be deemed also to constitute a reference to a person of the female sex.