Research Associate

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

School of Management (ULMS)

Department of Finance and Accounting

We are seeking to appoint a research associate to contribute to a research project on corporate misconduct, funded by the British Academy.

You will work alongside Dr. Yang Zhao, the project's principal investigator, as well as other internal and external collaborators. Dr. Zhao is an experienced researcher specialising in corporate finance, corporate governance and misconduct.

This project focuses on corporate misconduct, including financial fraud, insider trading, and bribery, utilizing advanced machine learning techniques.

The position will be based at the ULMS campus with the option for hybrid working. The post is offered on a fixed term basis for 4 months.

You will have a master’s or PhD in Finance, Economics, Management, Law, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.


Commitment to Diversity

The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Closing date: 7 April 2025.