Postdoctoral Fellow Dept of Accounting

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Singapore is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to engage in independent and collaborative research focusing on Decentralized Finance and emerging financial technologies. The role involves developing publishable research, contributing to data analysis, and participating in academic dissemination. Candidates should possess a PhD in Finance, Economics, or a related field and have strong empirical research and communication skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of finance and technology.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field.
• Strong empirical research skills and data-analysis software.
• Demonstrated research experience with publications in social science journals.
• High interest in blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and DeFi.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in Decentralized Finance.
• Develop high-quality, publishable research.
• Contribute to data construction and empirical analysis.
• Participate in academic dissemination activities.

Skills

Empirical research skills

Proficiency in Stata

Python

R

Excellent communication skills in English

Education

PhD in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or closely related field

Job description

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUSCareer Portal

Your application will be processed only if you applyviaNUSCareer Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will conduct independent and collaborative research in Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and related emerging financial technologies. The role involves developing high-quality, publishable research at the intersection of finance, economics, accounting, and blockchain-based financial systems. The fellow will work closely with Prof. Daniel Rabetti on ongoing research projects, contribute to data construction and empirical analysis, and participate in academic dissemination through conferences, workshops, and journal submissions.

Required Skill Set

• PhD in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a closely related field

• Strong empirical research skills, including proficiency in Stata, Python, R, or similar data-analysis software

• Demonstrated research experience, preferably with working papers under revisionor publications in peer-reviewed social science journals

• High motivation and strong interest in emerging technologies, including blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and DeFi

• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to collaborative research projects

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English