Two-year Postdoctoral Position in Accounting, Banking or Finance

Department of Economics and Management, University of Padua; Padova; In loco; EUR 34.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Il Department of Economics and Management, University of Padua, ricerca candidati eccellenti per una posizione postdottorale di due anni in Accounting, Banking o Finance. La posizione è a tempo pieno e si inquadra nel progetto finanziato 'Dipartimento di Eccellenza'. I candidati devono possedere un PhD e avere potenziale per pubblicazioni accademiche, oltre a capacità di ricerca e lavoro di squadra. Si richiede competenza in inglese. Inviare CV per esprimere interesse entro il 21 settembre 2025.

Competenze

• Ricerca di pubblicazioni in riviste internazionali di prestigio.
• Capacità di condurre attività di ricerca in team.
• Proficienza in inglese parlato e scritto.

Mansioni

• Contribuire ai temi di ricerca del Department attraverso presentazioni e seminari.
• Cercare finanziamenti per la ricerca.
• Partecipare allo sviluppo e successo del Department.

Formazione

PhD in Accounting, Finance, Economics o discipline affini

Descrizione del lavoro

Two-year Postdoctoral Position in Accounting, Banking or Finance

The Department of Economics and Management (DSEA) at the University of Padua is seeking excellentcandidates for a two-year postdoctoral position (Contratto di Ricerca) in the Accounting, Banking or Financedisciplines.

Full-time, research-only position, funded through the ‘Dipartimento di Eccellenza’ project on ‘EvaluatingSustainability-related Activities’. The salary (approx. 33.600 gross per year) is comparable to similar contractsoffered by other public European universities. The Italian taxation authority offers a generous tax break nearlyoffsetting taxation for all individuals, regardless of their nationality, who were tax residents outside of Italy duringthe previous two years prior to joining. Individual circumstances apply, for more information, please readhere .
The contract does not guarantee automatic renewal. A two-year extension can be negotiated pending fundingavailability and performance review.
Approximate starting date: Q1 2026.
Job location: via del Santo 33, 35123 Padova, Italy.

Candidate Requirements

The candidate must have already obtained or shall be awarded a PhD in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or anybusiness-related disciplines by 31 March 2026. The PhD could be granted by either an Italian or Internationalinstitution. Applicants must meet the following specifications:
a) a research track record of, or potential to achieve, publications in leading international journals;
b) the ability to pursue research activity, and a willingness to contribute to the broad research profile ofthe Department, through seminar and conference presentations etc.;
c) the willingness to seek external research funding and ability to conduct research with impact andconnection with practice;
d) the ability to act as a good citizen, participating and contributing to the development and success of theDepartment;
e) proficiency in spoken and written English and the ability to work well as part of a team.
The Department is particularly interested in applicants who will contribute to the research themes of theAccounting, Banking and Finance Group. Research themes carried out by the Group include Financial Reportingand Regulation; Management Accounting and Control; Banking and Corporate Finance; Governance,Accountability and Social Responsibility.
The University of Padua has been awarded theHR Excellence in Research for its commitment to implement fairand transparent recruitment and appraisal procedures for researchers.

About the Department

The Department of Economics and Management of the University of Padua was founded in 1989 and countsover 2000 students and more than 80 full time faculty and over 30 post-docs conductingresearch in economicsor business fields . The working language of the Department of Economics and Management is Italian, whereasteaching is done mainly in English across the master’s and PhD levels. More information is available on thewebsite.

Expression of Interest and Selection Process

Candidates can send inquiries and expressions of interest (CV) by email [e-mail] no laterthan 21September 2025.
The official selection process entails a formal application according to the official call for applications which willbe published in the section ‘Lavora con noi / Ricerca / Assegni di Ricerca’ availablehere .

Disclaimer

All expressions of interests will be treated as strictly confidential. Obtaining the PhD is a strict requirement forthe start of the contract.

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