Postdoctoral Researcher, Finance

We are now inviting applications for the position of Postdoctoral Researcher in the School of Accounting and Finance for a fixed-term of 3 years. The field of the position is Finance. The starting date is August 1st, 2023 or as agreed.

Your role:

The position entails scientific research work, teaching and university administrative tasks. The task also encompasses education for independent research tasks as well as thesis supervision.

The position is research-oriented and the research profile and activities of the position are connected to the Finance and Financial Accounting research group. The researchers work as a part of the research group and engage in cooperation with the University’s phenomenon-driven research platforms. The position includes also seeking external funding for research projects and working in these projects.

The teaching and supervision activities of the position are intended to support the Bachelor’s Program in Accounting and Finance and the EFMD-accredited Master’s Degree Programme in Finance.

Work may include other tasks to be agreed upon separately.

The annual working time is 1612 hours based on the general collective agreement for universities. More detailed task description is agreed in the Annual Work Plan.

Requirements:

As a Postdoctoral Researcher you are required to have a doctoral degree and the ability to do independent scientific work as well as the necessary teaching skills.

In addition to the dissertation, other desirable merits include post-doctoral research, peer-reviewed scientific publications or manuscripts accepted for publication, as well as possible publications in high-level journals or on the initiative of the publishers. The evaluation of research merits takes into account the content of the researcher’s published production (e.g. research topics, methodologies and the significance of the results) and the quality as a whole. Experience in obtaining external funding and international mobility are also considered merits. 

The applicant must present a research plan that is aligned with the University's strategy and research profile for the term of the contract. Attention is also paid to the applicant's success in completing postgraduate studies (quality, duration), and the applicant's international experience. 

Furthermore, teaching merits, including pedagogical studies are considered as a merit. The applicant may be invited to give a teaching demonstration as a part of the assessment of teaching competence. 

Personnel recruited to fill teaching and research positions are to be proficient in Finnish. However, the University may grant an exemption from the Finnish language proficiency requirement. Strong English language skills are a prerequisite to succeed in the position. More information about the application process and language requirements: https://www.uwasa.fi/en/open-positions/application-and-selection-process

Inspiring working environment:

The School of Accounting and Finance is one of Finland's largest educational units in its field and internationally known for its high-quality research activities. The School includes four disciplines: accounting, finance, business law and economics. The School’s main focus areas of research are (1) Financial Markets, Instruments, and Institutions, (2) Financial Analysis of Firm policies and Outcomes, (3) Governance and Compliance, (4) Responsibility and Sustainability, and (5) Risk Measurement and Management. Over recent years, the School’s faculty members have published numerous articles in highly-regarded finance, accounting, and business journals. 

Salary:

The salary of the Postdoctoral Researcher will be based on level 5 of the demands level chart in the Finnish University Salary System for Teaching and Research Staff. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal performance. The salary of the Postdoctoral Researcher will be ca. 3200–3600 euros/month, depending on the appointees’ qualifications and experience.

Applications:

To apply for the position, please use our online application system: https://uva.rekrytointi.com/paikat/index.php?jid=778&key=&o=A_RJ&rspvt=4qodx1yuinwg84gsok00cwwo8o0040o. Regrettably we are currently unable to accept applications via any other way. The application, including annexes, has to be in our online application database by midnight March 31st, 2023 (Finnish time, EET). Please note! In order for us to process your application, please ensure that you fill in the fields of application form thoroughly.

The application should include the following annexes in English:

• CV. Use of CV template is required.
• Teaching Portfolio - addition to CV
• List of Publications
• Research Plan from the perspective of the position's discipline and the university's strategy 
• Copies of no more than 3-5 publications (numbered according to the above publication categories) that the applicant wishes to be taken into account when evaluating their competence and qualifications.
• A letter of motivation for the position

Further information

Inquiries about the online application system: careers(a)uwasa.fi

The employment is subject to a probationary period.