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Post Doc Scholar in Finance
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Posting Details
| Job Title | Post Doc Scholar in Finance |
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| Requisition Number | FE03467 |
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| Department Name | 8F200:Dept of Finance & Quantitative Methods |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Tenure Track Status | Non-Tenure Track |
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| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Job Summary | The Department of Finance in the Gatton College of Business at University of Kentucky invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral research fellowship in household finance. The position would begin in Fall 2023 and has the possibility of renewal after the first year. The Department of Finance is currently in the process of purchasing over 20 years of raw credit account-level (“tradeline”) data from one of the three major credit bureaus in the United States. The postdoctoral research fellow will have the benefit of immediately working with this data and collaborating with faculty members to produce impactful research in the field of household finance. Desired qualifications:
Applications include cover letter, a current CV, and the names and contact information for at least two references when prompted in the application. Applications will be reviewed immediately, but the position will remain open until filled. Please direct any inquiries about the position to Russell Jame (russell.jame@uky.edu ) or David Sovich (davidsovich@uky.edu ). About the Organization: The Department of Finance at University of Kentucky has a highly productive core of research-oriented faculty that have published extensively in top finance journals such as Journal of Finance, The Review of Financial Studies, and Journal of Financial Economics. The department has several faculty members that actively work in household finance and can offer training on how to effectively use credit bureau data. The department also has a vibrant PhD program, excellent research support, and hosts an annual, boutique conference. (For past programs see: http://www.uky.edu/financeconference ) We encourage you to learn more about the department by visiting the department website: https://gatton.uky.edu/faculty-research/departments/finance-quantitative-methods . The Gatton College of Business and Economics is nearing its 100th anniversary. Over that time, we have been preparing principled leaders for the global economy, producing high quality, influential research, and supporting economic growth in Kentucky and beyond. Accredited by the AACSB, Gatton proudly offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional business and economics degrees and certificates in both a face to face an online format. We are housed in a 220,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility where the college accommodates the fastest growing student enrollment on UK’s campus, reaching over 4,000 students in Fall 2022. Through teaching, research, and outreach, the Gatton College has a direct, tangible influence on the lives of Kentucky’s citizens and people around the world. We are looking for professionals who embody the College’s tagline of “Blue Means Business”. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Ph.D. in finance, economics, or a closely related field. Evidence of potential for publishing in top-tier finance and economics journals. Experience with wrangling and conducting analyses on large datasets using either Python or R. Experience with SQL programming and big-data tools such as Google BigQuery or Hadoop is a plus. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
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| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| University Community of Inclusion | The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
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