[AISWorld] Multiple Research Position Openings in Fintech at the Statestreet Advanced Technology Centre at University College Cork

[O'Reilly, Philip]

Business Information Systems at Cork University Business School (UCC) Ireland, in collaboration with State Street Corporation and Zhejiang University are pleased to invite applications for a unique, industry focused career-defining postgraduate research experience in the Statestreet Advanced Technology Centre in University College Cork, Ireland.

Participants in the programme:

  *   will be enrolled in the full-time MSc by Research in Business Information Systems (BIS) for one year, full time, with a start date of September 2017.
  *   will have a supervisor from BIS at UCC and an industry advisor from State Street.
  *   will conduct original research in cutting edge Fintech (specific topics and appropriate research methods will be set by the supervisor and industry advisor, considering participant interests and background).
  *   will leverage their research to author, with their supervisors and advisor, research articles for both an industry audience and for peer-reviewed international journals.
  *   will submit a portfolio of articles for examination and fulfilment of the MSc degree.
  *   will receive an internship from State Street with an annual salary of up to €20,000 (students are responsible for paying their own fees for the MSc).
  *   will be able to apply to receive travel support to visit China to facilitate research activities and educational/cultural exchange.

Successful applicants will have:



  *   a demonstrated aptitude for creative problem solving, analytical and critical thinking, and effective written communication.
  *   a demonstrated capacity for both self-directed independent work and effective collaboration within teams.
  *   a strong and relevant academic record (2H1+ in Information Systems, Computer Science, Behavioural Sciences, Business or related field).

There are multiple internships available. Contact me at Philip.OReilly at ucc.ie if interested and to learn more.