Research Associate in FinTech

Job title:

Research Associate in FinTech

Company

University of Manchester

Job description

Following the founding of the new research Centre for Financial Technology Studies (CFTS) at The University of Manchester in November 2022, Alliance Manchester Business School is looking to appoint a Research Associate (PostDoc). The appointment will have an emphasis on Financial Technology Regulation and the impact of Emerging technology in Financial Services and be part of the School’s strategy to strengthen research and teaching on the topic and boost the region’s capacity and capability in Financial Technology (FinTech). The anticipated start date for the faculty position is September 1st, 2024 but is also negotiable based on circumstances.We seek outstanding candidates with a strong academic background who will be comfortable engaging with the vibrant cross-disciplinary community of FinTech across the School and the University. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate commitment to produce original and innovative scholarly work and publish at top academic journals in their discipline and at the same time be comfortable in a business setting.The candidate should also be able to work with students in mentoring around the School’s FinTech Centre, design new research projects and help in existing ones. Alliance MBS plans to strengthen FinTech research and thus the above characteristics and the ones described in the “person specification” section below will be invaluable to this initiative.As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out moreBlended working arrangements may be consideredPlease note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:Name: Professor Markos T. ZachariadisEmail:General enquiries:Email:Technical support:Jobtrain: 0161 850 2004This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

Expected salary

Location

Manchester

Job date

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 02:09:00 GMT

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