Post-doctoral Research Fellow in Accounting and Auditing (2019-21), The University of Agder. Kristiansand, Norway.

Post-doctoral Research Fellow in Accounting and Auditing (2019-21)

Closing Date: 18 June 2018.

University: Department of Economics and Finance, The School of Business and Law, The University of Agder.

Location: Kristiansand, Norway.

Duration: Two years, Starting from January 2019.

ABOUT: The School of Business and Law at The University of Agder invites applications for a temporary full-time position as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Accounting and Auditing at the Department of Economics and Finance. The duration of the position, which is located at campus Kristiansand, is two years. Depending on the applicants’ profile and academic experience, it might be offered as a three year position including 33 % of the time assigned to tasks at the Faculty’s discretion. The starting date is in January 2019.
The position is funded by the Norwegian Research Council and connected to the project titled Internationalization of Financial Reporting and Auditing (ifra.uia.no). The focus of the project is on the relationship between financial reporting and auditing and their evolution at both the institutional and organisational level.
The School of Business and Law at the University of Agder is one of the major university-based business schools in Norway, with approximately 2000 students and around 80 faculty members. The Business School is currently in the process of AACSB accreditation. The School of Business and Law offers an active research environment with close collaboration between professors, post-doctoral research fellows and PhD-students.
Description of the position:
The research project focuses on the impact of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), regulation, and auditing processes. The position focuses on research which advances our understanding of the changes in global accounting and auditing. The selected candidate is expected to contribute to the creation of new knowledge in this research area and publish in high-quality, international peer-reviewed journals. The position also entails working in collaboration with other contributors to the project and participation and/ or management of externally funded research applications and projects.
Qualifications and terms:
The successful applicant must have a doctoral degree in a relevant field at the start of the appointment. An essential part of the assessment of applicants is the quality of the research proposal and how it fits within the research agenda of the project. Strong qualifications in applied research methods are expected, and fluency in written and oral English is a prerequisite.
Personal suitability for the position and the ability to cooperate will also be emphasised.
Further provisions relating to the position as Post-doctoral Research Fellow can be found in the Regulations Concerning Terms and Conditions of Employment for the Post of Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Research Fellow, Research Assistant, and Resident.
Short-listed applicants will be invited for interviews, possibly also a trial lecture. With the applicant’s permission, UiA will conduct a reference check. If the accepted candidate is from outside the European Union, he/she is required to secure a needed Schengen visa in due time.
We offer:

• A variety of responsibilities in a large, exciting and influential organisation
• A position with opportunities for personal development in a diverse environment
• Competent, internationally oriented team of colleagues with broad academic and business networks
• Modern facilities and a comprehensive set of welfare offers
• Flexible working hours

The position is remunerated according to the State salary scale, salary plan 17.510, code 1352 Post-doctor, gross salary per year NOK 489 300 - 556 700. In the case of particularly highly qualified applicants, a higher salary may be considered. A 2 % compulsory pension contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund is deducted from the pay according to current statutory provisions.
The Norwegian public service is committed to reflecting the diversity of society, and the personnel policy of the University of Agder aims to achieve a balanced workforce. All qualified persons are therefore encouraged to apply for the position, irrespective of cultural background, gender, age or disability.
The appointment is made by the University of Agder’s Appointments Committee for Teaching and Research Positions. The successful applicant will have rights and obligations in accordance with current regulations for the public service and the position.
Application:
Applicants must submit their application form and CV online. Please click on the link “Apply for this job”.
The following documentation should be uploaded as an attachment with the online application:

• A description of the applicant’s research interest, background information about the research questions the applicant wishes to work with and their relevance to the advertised position. The proposal should include a brief overview of current research on the indicated topic and issues relevant to research.
• Certified copies of diplomas, transcripts and letters of reference
• A complete list of publications
• Doctoral thesis and timeline for completion if in progress
• Copies of selected scientific publications and R&D activities which the applicant wishes to submit for assessment (no more than 10)

The applicants are fully responsible for submitting complete digital documentation before the closing date. The application and all documentation must be available in a Scandinavian language or English. Without complete documentation we cannot, unfortunately, include you in the assessment process.
Closing date: 18 June 2018.
For further information, please contact principal investigator of the project, Professor Anna Alon, email anna.alon@uia.no.
In accordance with §25(2) of the Freedom of Information Act, applicants may request that they are not identified in the open list of applicants. The University, however, reserves the right to publish the name of applicants. Applicants will be advised of the University’s intention to exercise this right.
In case of discrepancies between the Norwegian and the English text, the English text takes precedence
Jobbnorge ID: 152627, Deadline: 18.06.2018, Internal ID: Ref. 121/18

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