Accounting & Finance Research Fellow — Publish‑Ready

RFCSR; Leeds; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Leeds invites applications for a Research Fellow in Accounting and Finance within Leeds University Business School. The post involves independent and collaborative research, methodological development, data analysis, and preparing outputs for publication in leading journals.

The successful candidate will support grant applications, engage with academic and external stakeholders, and contribute to the School's research culture, with opportunities to teach where appropriate.

Qualifications

• PhD in Accounting/Finance or near completion.
• Strong research capabilities in accounting and finance, including quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Track record of high-quality academic publications or clear potential to publish.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake independent and collaborative research in accounting and finance.
• Develop and apply appropriate research methodologies for projects.
• Analyze complex data and produce outputs suitable for publication in leading journals.
• Support research grant applications and engage with academic and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the broader research culture of the Leeds University Business School.

Skills

Quantitative methods

Qualitative methods

Statistical analysis

Academic writing

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Accounting/Finance

Tools

R

Stata

NVivo

Job description

The University of Leeds invites applications for a Research Fellow in Accounting and Finance within Leeds University Business School. The post involves independent and collaborative research, methodological development, data analysis, and preparing outputs for publication in leading journals.

The successful candidate will support grant applications, engage with academic and external stakeholders, and contribute to the School's research culture, with opportunities to teach where appropriate.