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Join Our Team as a Research Assistant - positions available starting February 2027

Are you excited about sustainability and interested in making a meaningful impact through research? The Sustainable Finance Research Centre (SFRC) at Corvinus University of Budapest invites applications for Research Assistant (RA) positions to support our cutting-edge projects on sustainable finance and biodiversity.

Key Details:
➜ Starting Date: 1st February, 2027
➜ Application Deadline: 15th November, 2026
➜ Commitment: 10 hours/week, with flexible working hours
➜ Contract: Teaching Assistant contract with the University, we seek students for minimum 2 semesters.

Responsibilities:
As a Research Assistant at SFRC, you will:

• Contribute to research on sustainable finance topics such as biodiversity risks, ESG metrics, and transformative financial solutions.

• Assist in data collection, management, analysis, and visualization for multidisciplinary research projects.

• Collaborate with international academic and industry partners on European-funded projects (e.g., Biodiversa+, Interreg Europe).

• Support the preparation of academic publications and conference presentations.

• Gain valuable experience in sustainable investment, geospatial analysis, and biodiversity finance.

Who Should Apply?
We welcome applications from university students who are:

• Passionate about sustainability, biodiversity, social science and the intersection with finance.

• Curious and proactive with strong organizational skills.

• Open to learning and contributing within a multidisciplinary research environment.

• Enrolled at Corvinus University of Budapest through at least 2026, coming from various disciplines.

What We Offer:

• A chance to work on international projects with real-world impact.

• Mentorship from experts in sustainable finance.

• Opportunities to develop data analysis, research, and communication skills.

• A collaborative and supportive academic environment.

• Research assistant contract in line with Corvinus rules

How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a motivation letter to sustainable.finance at uni-corvinus. hu.

About Us:
The Sustainable Finance Research Centre (SFRC) at Corvinus University of Budapest focuses on advancing knowledge in sustainable finance, biodiversity conservation, and transformative change. 

Note: We encourage early applications, as we will review submissions and schedule interviews on a rolling basis.