Postdoctoral Researcher – Finance

About the role

The Lebanese American University seeks a full‑time Postdoctoral Researcher in Finance to conduct high‑quality empirical and theoretical research. The role is based on the Al Jaameah campus and involves collaboration with faculty, publication efforts, and participation in academic events.

Key responsibilities

• Design and execute independent finance research projects, including data collection and analysis.
• Prepare manuscripts for submission to peer‑reviewed journals and present findings at conferences.
• Collaborate with finance faculty on ongoing research initiatives and grant proposals.
• Provide limited teaching support, mentor graduate students, and contribute to departmental seminars.
• Maintain rigorous ethical standards and adhere to institutional research policies.

Required profile

• Completed or near‑completed PhD in Finance, Financial Economics, Economics, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research with a record or strong potential for scholarly publications.
• Excellent academic writing and communication skills for both specialized and broader audiences.
• Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Interest or experience in corporate finance, asset pricing, banking, financial markets, or related areas.

Required skills

• Proficiency in quantitative methods and econometrics.
• Experience with statistical software such as Stata, R, Python, or MATLAB.
• Strong data analysis capabilities.
• Effective organization and time‑management to handle multiple research tasks.