Research in the Accounting Group at Yale School of Management
POSITION FILLED
FACULTY SUPERVISOR(S):
Raphael Duguay, Anya Nakhmurina, Jacob Thomas, and Edward Watts
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The Accounting group at SOM seeks to hire a highly skilled and motivated individual to work as a Postgraduate Research Associate.
The successful applicant will work with faculty at the Yale School of Management to collect data, maintain databases, conduct statistical and textual analyses, assist with the preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents, and provide other support associated with faculty research. Professors in the accounting group conduct research on a variety of topics including capital markets, banking, and the role of reporting regulation in public finance as well as in the social sector.
Candidates should have a long-term interest in pursuing economics-related research (finance, accounting, economics, public policy, or political science). This position presents an opportunity to begin training for a career in research. By working with faculty, the successful candidate will enhance their understanding of empirical research and improve their econometric skills. The postgraduate research associate will be encouraged to interact with faculty and attend various research seminars across disciplines. The position serves as a steppingstone to doctoral studies.
The preferred start date is July 1, 2023, though other dates may be considered. The position is for up to two years. The review of the applications will begin as early as possible.
REQUISITE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants should be completing or have completed an undergraduate or master’s degree, have a strong quantitative background, and possess strong programming skills. Preference will be given to detail-oriented applicants with previous research and programming experience, particularly in working with large datasets and using Stata, R, Python, and/or SAS.
SPECIAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
None.