What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Research Associate in Financial Accounting position at illinois?
Duties & Responsibilities
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 financial reporting, corporate disclosure, labor accounting, and behavioral archival topics. The postdoctoral research associate will also engage with a strong and vibrant community of accounting faculty and postdoctoral scholars at Gies College of Business.
Essential Functions
- Collaborate on research; priorities will be set in conversation with Dr. Nerissa Brown
- Curate and analyze data, such as non-GAAP financial metrics
- Support research activity through RA supervision, grant writing, etc.
- 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
