Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Large Language Models and Financial Economics

This postdoctoral position at the University of Oxford’s Oxford-Man Institute of Quantitative Finance (OMI) focuses on advancing research at the intersection of large language models (LLMs), artificial intelligence, and financial economics. The successful candidate will contribute to research projects, collaborate with partners, supervise students, and help secure further funding. The role emphasizes expertise in LLMs, foundation models, and their applications to economic and financial problems, with a strong emphasis on mechanistic interpretability and model evaluation. The position is fixed-term for up to three years and offers a vibrant research environment within a prestigious academic institution.

• Lead and coordinate research projects focused on large language models and their applications in financial economics.
• Develop and evaluate advanced AI models, particularly LLMs and foundation models, for economic and financial problems.
• Collaborate with project partners and guide students in research activities.
• Organize and participate in seminars, conferences, and workshops to advance research within the institute.
• Act as a formal co-supervisor for research students, if applicable.
• Contribute to securing additional funding to support ongoing and future research initiatives.