Job Specifications
About The Role
Informal Queries
For informal queries, please contact the Ram Gopal, Academic Director, at GillmoreLab@wbs.ac.uk.
We invite applications for two Gillmore Centre for Financial Technology Research Fellow (Post Doc) positions at Warwick Business School.
This is an opportunity to join one of the largest and most active research centres on financial technology in the UK. The primary mission of the Gilmore Centre is to conduct world-class, cutting-edge research at the intersection of finance and technology, and to create impact from research.
The Gillmore Centre for Financial Technology organizes several academic and industry conferences, workshops, and seminars throughout the year. Successful applicants will be able to join these activities and engage with leading researchers and practitioners at the Centre and internationally.
About You
We invite applicants with strong technical skills, expertise in AI, and interest in academic research. Applicants should hold (or be about to complete) a PhD or strong master’s degree in Computer Science, Business Analytics, FinTech, Statistics, or a related discipline.
Strong quantitative and programming skills, fluency in English, and excellent communication and presentation skills are essential.
Candidates with expertise in generative AI, AI agents, reinforcement learning, or VR technology are particularly welcome to apply.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
PhD Status
If you are near submission of your PhD, or have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made at Research Assistant level, at the highest spinal point of pay grade 5 (£34,610 per annum).
Upon receipt of evidence confirming the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow, at the lowest spinal point of grade 6 (£35,608 per annum).
About The Department
About the Gilmore Centre
The primary mission of the Gilmore Centre is to conduct world-class, cutting-edge research at the intersection of finance and technology. The Centre engages in research exploring the transformative impact of emerging technologies like AI, ML, blockchain, mobile payments, cryptocurrencies and crowdfunding platforms on financial activities.
The Broad Research Directions Of Interest Are The Following
Societal Impacts and Policy: crypto-currencies, cyber security, financial and privacy regulation, inequality and underserved markets.
Firm and Industry Analysis: blockchain and financial intermediation, smart contracts, nature and source of competition in the financial sector, emerging industry structure, impact of social media on financial markets.
Consumer Analysis: Innovative technology-infused products and services, financial literacy and empowering consumers.
Technology Management: financial principles and instruments to manage data and technology resources such as bandwidth and cloud computing.
About WBS
Warwick Business School (WBS) is a world-class business school at the heart of a world-class University, challenging assumptions and championing business as a force for good.
From the pioneering research we undertake, to the students we help to shape, we are for the Change Makers who will impact the world for the better.
We were the first UK business school to be triple accredited by the major bodies (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB) and our courses consistently rank highly. You can see all of our rankings here.
However, we’re more than our rankings and we’re proud to be different. We’re down to earth and approachable, and we want WBS to feel like home to our students, our staff and our alumni community. We look to provide a stimulating and fulfilling work environment for all.
One where you will feel supported and encouraged to grow professionally; developing your knowledge, skills, confidence and career.
Our Vision
Our Vision Is To Be Europe’s Leading University-based Business School, Developing Transformational Ideas And People That Shape How We Do Business. This Vision Is Supported By Our Three-fold Mission
To develop cutting-edge research that leads debate and deepens our understanding of the practice of business and management
To provide a transformational learning experience, enabling our stakeholders to realise their full potential
To work in partnership with policy and practice, both in terms of our research and teaching activities, to catalyse the impact of our work.
Everything we do is underpinned by our CORE values and driven by a commitment to a Change Maker mindset. We look for this shared commitment across our staff and student community.
Change Makers see the bigger picture. Thinking beyond themselves and their environment, they’re open to other viewpoints and consider the ripple effect of what they do on a personal, social, and commercial level. They’re driven by having the biggest positive impact and a focus on the greater good.
Change Makers challenge the norm. Challenging th