Postdoctoral Research Associate in Financial Accounting
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Financial Accounting
Gies College of Business
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Department of Accountancy
We seek a full-time postdoctoral research associate to work on financial accounting projects with Dr. Nerissa Brown, Professor of Accountancy and Associate Dean of Graduate Programs at Gies College of Business, University of Illinois, starting in fall 2025. The successful candidate will work closely with Dr. Brown on research topics spanning non-GAAP reporting, labor accounting, and behavioral archival topics. The postdoctoral research associate will also engage with a strong and vibrant community of accounting scholars at Gies College of Business. The position is expected to last 1 year and may be renewable for a second year, conditional on funding availability and satisfactory performance in the initial year. The position has a 1-0 course load teaching requirement.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in accounting or related field by the start of the position or soon after
- Advanced training in econometrics, empirical archival methods, and causal inference methods
- Strong programming skills in Stata, SAS, R, Python, or similar software
- Experience in teaching intermediate or advanced financial accounting or auditing courses
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with financial reporting and capital markets databases
- Experience in textual analytics, machine learning, and the use of Gen AI APIs in research
- Experience in behavioral archival research or working in interdisciplinary teams
- Strong writing and communication skills
Essential Functions:
- Collaborate on research as a coauthor with Dr. Nerissa Brown and other accountancy faculty
- Curate and analyze data, such as non-GAAP financial metrics
- Support research activity through RA supervision, grant writing, etc.
- Serve as primary instructor for one section of a financial accounting or auditing course as assigned by the department
- Contribute to the research goals of the Department of Accountancy
- Actively participate in intellectual life at Gies and the University of Illinois
- Work to promote teamwork and collegiality
Appointment Status: This is a 100% full-time Academic position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after August 16, 2025. The budgeted salary range for this position is $70,000-$75,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. This is an on-campus position with occasional flexibility for remote work. Travel may be required for research events, conferences, or other activities.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on 6/24/2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Dr. Nerissa Brown at nerissab@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
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