From: irene@olsen.ch (Irene Jonsen)
Subject: ASSISTANT RESEARCHER - Zurich, Switzerland
Organization: Olsen & Associates, Zurich, Switzerland
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1992 13:28:48 GMT


Opening for         ASSISTANT RESEARCHER


Preamble:

Olsen & Associates Ltd. (O&A) is a Swiss firm specializing in applied economic
research and software development in the international finance sector. Its
sophisticated real-time information system supports a growing
customer base of foreign exchange traders in several European countries with
forecasting and trading models and other decision support tools.

O&A's fluid, project-based operating style and decentralized decision-making
guarantees professional satisfaction for inquisitive, open-minded, and
self-motivated individuals. At the same time, O&A demands commitment,
willingness to learn, and flexibility from its collaborators.

Applications are now being invited from those who wish to take up this
challenge. Qualified women are encouraged to apply.



I.   General Job Description

The economic research team is engaged in studying and modelling the highly
dynamic global foreign exchange market. In keeping with its unique
approach, most of its analytical and production tools have been developed
in-house. An ASSISTANT RESEARCHER is currently sought to broaden the 
team's applications base and advance its technical and scientific discoveries. 

After an intensive period of training, the successful applicant will undertake
systematic analysis of financial and economic time series using advanced
mathematical and statistical techniques.
The Junior Researcher will work closely with other members of the team, but can
also look forward to working independently much of the time. Participation in
interdisciplinary projects is also expected.

 II.   Main Tasks

  a.   Apply in-house techniques and methods to a wide range of yet unstudied
       economic variables, with a view to standardizing and streamlining 
       analytical processes.
  b.   Update on-going studies. 
  c.   Document and produce study results.
  d.   Assist in designing and implementing new analytical techniques and
       methods.
  e.   Assist in writing and editing technical and scientific papers for
       publication

III.   Secondary Tasks

  a.   Adapt computer code of in-house analytical programs as required. 
  b.   Provide research support to other groups in the firm as required.
  c.   Develop instructional materials for applications and final products
       as required.

 IV.   Required Attributes

  a.   University/polytechnical degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or Economics
       with Econometrics emphasis. Other training with heavy quantitative 
       emphasis acceptable.
  b.   Ability to work independently.
  c.   Enthusiasm for intensive work on computers. 
  d.   Fluent spoken and written English. 
  e.   Ability to work in multicultural and interdisciplinary environment.

  V.   Desired Attributes

  a.   Experience in applied economic research, particularly in time series
       analysis. Experience with non-structural forecasting models an asset.
  b.   Training and/or experience in international finance.
  c.   Facility in German and/or French or willingness to learn either.
  d.   Programming experience in high-level languages (eg. C, Modula-2) and
       experience using Unix, Sun workstations, and X11 windowing system 
       are assets.
 

Please respond to resume@olsen.ch

or send your comprehensive application to:
Olsen \& Associates Ltd.
Seefeldstrasse 233
CH-8008 Zurich
Switzerland