Postdoctoral Researcher, Finance

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We are now inviting applications for the position of Postdoctoral Researcher in Finance. The position is for a fixed term with a starting date at the beginning of September 2024 or as agreed upon and ending in December 2025. The location of the position is Vaasa, Finland. 

Your Role

You will be working as a Postdoctoral Researcher on the “Sustainable Development and Corporate Governance of Financial Institutions” project within the OP Research Foundation’s Research Group on Financial Institutions. The broad theme of the project is to examine the role of corporate governance mechanisms in influencing banks’ social and environmental performance, environmental disclosure, and the implementation of sustainable development initiatives. The research project is led by Professor Sami Vähämaa.

The tasks of the Postdoctoral Researcher include: 

• Conducting research related to financial institutions and sustainable development 
• Preparing research proposals for national and international funding calls
• Administrative tasks related to project management

The position is research-oriented and does not have any teaching load. The position is located in the School of Accounting and Finance of the University of Vaasa. 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.

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. A more detailed task description is agreed upon in the Annual Work Plan.

Requirements

A person selected for the position of Postdoctoral Researcher is required to have a doctoral degree in Finance, and the ability to conduct independently high-level scientific research on the specified area. You are ready to share your knowledge with your colleagues and develop yourself as a researcher.

Excellent analytical skills, writing skills, and communication skills are highly advantageous for your candidature. The ideal candidate would have prior publications in highly-regarded peer-reviewed journals related to the theme of the research project. 

We offer

You will have the support of the experts of our international research group. In this versatile task, there is also room to develop your skills. Join us in our knowledgeable and friendly team!

We promote the overall well-being of our employees at work by, among other things, offering fitness and cultural benefits, extensive occupational health care services, and versatile opportunities for continuous learning. Flexible working time arrangements and the possibility of partial remote work also support the balance of work and free time.

The salary is based on both the job requirement and the employee’s personal performance in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System (YPJ). The salary for a Postdoctoral Researcher is based on demand level 5 (approximately 3400-3800 euros/month based on the applicant’s experience and performance). 

The 5,000 students and 600 employees of the University of Vaasa thrive on the most beautiful campus in Finland, at the seaside. The campus has numerous meeting places and modern workspaces for both staff and students. Our university community is international: we come from over 80 countries. Read more about us: https://www.uwasa.fi/en/open-positions

Applications:

To apply for the position, please use our online application system (using the "Submit an application" button below). The application, including annexes, has to be in our online application database by midnight May 26, 2024 (EEST). Please note! In order for us to process your application, please ensure that you fill in the fields below thoroughly.

The application should include the following annexes in Finnish or English:

• CV. Use of CV template is required.
• List of Publications
• 1-2 page cover letter explaining your interest in and knowledge from the research field incl. description of previous and ongoing related research

Further information

Further information about the position:

• Professor Sami Vähämaa, Tel. +358 29 449 8255, E-mail: firstname.lastname(a)uwasa.fi

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

The employment is subject to a probationary period.

The University of Vaasa is located on the West coast of Finland at the heart of Northern Europe’s largest energy and environment business cluster. The University of Vaasa is well positioned to interact actively with the surrounding society – internationally, nationally and regionally. Our community includes 5,000 students and 600 employees from 80 countries. As an employer, we focus on employee well-being at work by providing extensive occupational health care, flexible working time arrangements and opportunities for competence development. We have been awarded the HR Excellence in Research recognition. Read more about Working at the University | University of Vaasa (uwasa.fi) 

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