Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Accounting, Manchester Business School, UK

As one of the largest business schools in Europe, Manchester Business School has an impressive research reputation. We have over 200 research active staff - the largest concentration of its kind in the UK. In the 2008 RAE MBS was rated number 1 in the UK in terms of the research power index (grade point score Volume).

As part of our commitment to the development of the next generation of research leaders, we are offering a number of post-doctoral research fellowships that are due to commence in September 2010. We wish to hear from individuals who are seeking to develop their research within a supportive research environment. Applications are welcome in any area of business and management studies, including:

Accounting (Financial, Managerial, Market Based, Sustainable)

University of Manchester
Manchester Business School
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
24 months starting, at the earliest, 1st September 2010

L28,983 - L35,646 p.a.

In order to apply you will have a recently completed PhD or expected completion by September 2010. You will also have a strong research track record in your chosen area and the ability to work independently. Candidates at the point of submitting their PhD will be considered but will only be appointed once the viva and any revisions have been satisfactorily completed.

Candidates will be supported and developed to apply for external research grants.

Your application should include an outline research proposal (1500 words maximum). Applications without a research proposal will not be considered - please refer to the Additional Details for more information about this.

Informal Enquiries can be made to Ray Walmsley, MBS Research Services, Tel: +44 (0) 161 275 0537 , email: ray.walmsley@mbs.ac.uk

Further details and application forms can be found on www.manchester.ac.uk/jobs

Closing date: 27 April 2010.
Interview date: 3 June 2010.

The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.

Email: ray.walmsley@mbs.ac.uk

Scholarship / Financial aid: post-doctoral research fellowships offered

Date: 24 months starting, at the earliest, 1st September 2010

Deadline: 27 April 2010

Open to: applicants with a recently completed PhD or expected completion by September 2010