Virginia Tech

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Position Description
The Department of Accounting and Information Systems seeks a Postdoctoral Associate to support and advance high-quality research in accounting. The Postdoctoral Associate will work closely with Dr. Robert Davidson and other faculty members on active research projects, with substantial opportunities for co-authorship. The position is fully research-focused, with optional teaching development opportunities available by mutual agreement.

The department offers a collaborative and intellectually engaging research environment and maintains strong connections among faculty and doctoral students.

Appointment and Support
Term: One-year appointment beginning August 10, 2026, with the option to renew for a second year
Compensation: From comprehensive insurance plans to retirement options and life insurance, Virginia Tech offers employees a robust benefits program. This full range of benefits, services, and competitive salaries are an integral part of the university's total compensation package and just one of the many things that make Virginia Tech a great place to work.
Research Support: Annual allowance for research-related expenses and conference travel
Resources: Computer and necessary software provided by the school


Key Responsibilities
The Postdoctoral Associate will:
Develop research ideas and contribute to study design in areas including corporate governance and financial reporting
Collect, clean, and manage large archival datasets
Conduct rigorous empirical analyses
Perform literature reviews and assist in positioning manuscripts for submission to top-tier academic journals
Collaborate closely with the department head, faculty, and students to advance departmental research initiatives
Mentor PhD students by supporting their research development and fostering a collaborative research environment
Strengthen scholarly connections among faculty and doctoral students
Present research findings at academic conferences, workshops, and seminars

In addition to collaborative research, the Postdoctoral Associate is expected to actively pursue independent research and participate fully in the department’s research culture, including attending workshops and seminars.

Required Qualifications
Applicants should hold a PhD in Accounting or a closely related field such as Finance or Economics.
PhD must be awarded no more than four years before the effective date of appointment, with a minimum of one year of eligibility remaining. Candidates who are near completion of their PhD may also apply.
The ability to work both collaboratively and independently is necessary.

Application Procedure
Interested candidates are advised to submit their application materials (CV, research paper, two reference letters, etc.) through the following application link [Postdoctoral Associate - Blacksburg, Virginia, United States] no later than April 27, 2026.

For Additional Questions
rhdx@vt.edu
Website
https://acis.pamplin.vt.edu/