Job Title: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (Inclusive Finance)
Salary: £37,360- £43,886 per annum (inc. LW) depending on experience
Contract Type: Fixed Term (31 March 2021)
Hours: 35 per week
Are you passionate about conducting research of the highest quality and contributing to the creation of knowledge in Inclusive Finance?
Could you make a difference at one of the most prestigious universities in the world?
If so, you could be the Post-Doctoral Research Fellow we need.
About the role
The main purpose of the role is to undertake rigorous research and provide support to stakeholders (researchers, policy makers and practitioners), on large datasets and evidence on mega trends in global finance. You will establish how mega trends are shaping developments in the international financial system and the global economy.
As a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow you will conduct research of the highest quality and make significant contribution to the creation of knowledge, as well as to provide strategic and operational support by undertaking a specified range of activities.
The fintech (Financial Technologies) revolution is constantly evolving, however, it is not clear if finance is becoming more inclusive. As a Research Fellow you will enhance theoretical and empirical understanding of Inclusive finance in a global context.
You will also lead build large-scale datasets to examine research questions relating to flow of funds and major developments in the world economy.
About you
An excellent communicator with a passion for research, you’ll be able to produce high quality documents from research outputs.
Enthusiastic and a highly motivated individual, you’ll also need to demonstrate your experience in:
Presenting information on research progress and outcomes, and communicating complex information, orally, and in writing
Communicating research findings of the Centre for Global Finance by writing papers for publication in top-tier academic journals
Applications of finance theory to investigate challenges faced by policy makers and private sector practitioners.
With a PhD (or if you are near completion of a PhD) in a relevant field including accounting, finance, or banking, plus an in-depth knowledge of finance theory and expertise in applied financial econometrics (including skills of data management and quantitative research methods).
Benefits
In return we offer 30 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional School closure days; a generous employer pension contribution; a number of loan schemes including season ticket and IT equipment; Cycle to Work Scheme; enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay provisions, childcare voucher scheme and financial support for childcare.
About us
We are SOAS University of London; the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the near and Middle East.
How to Apply
To apply, please upload a copy of your CV and supporting statement in one document ensuring that you address the essential criteria stated on the person specification.
Further information can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities.
Interviews will provisionally be held on Friday 10th April 2020.
If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact hr-recruitment@soas.ac.uk.
At SOAS we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our staff and students. As such, we welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.