Postdoctoral Research Associate in Financial Accounting at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois

Job Description:

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Financial Accounting


Gies College of Business


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 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 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.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with financial reporting and capital markets databases


• Experience in textual analytics, machine learning, and Gen AI coding techniques


• Experience in behavioral archival research and working in interdisciplinary teams


• Strong writing and communication skills

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

Work Schedule: Standard schedule is Monday-Friday, 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week. Occasional flexibility in schedule may be required for research events, conferences, or other activities.

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 $60,000-$75,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on 4/13/2025. 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.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

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