Postdoctoral Fellow in Accounting

• Organization Tulane University - Freeman School of Business

• Location New Orleans, Louisiana. United States

• Posted
  21 Mar 2025

The Freeman School of Business and The Murphy Institute Center for Public Policy Research at Tulane University invite applications for a one-year Postdoctoral Fellow in Accounting, starting July 1, 2025, with review for a second year following the annual review.

The fellow will collaborate with Freeman School faculty on interdisciplinary research in financial reporting, disclosure, and municipal finance. We welcome applicants specializing in public sector financial reporting, municipal finance, or health economics and policy. Strong research skills—such as web scraping, textual analysis, and handling unstructured data—are highly valued. Candidates should demonstrate potential for impactful research leading to top-tier publications.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field by the start date. The fellow will be supervised by a Tulane faculty member and is expected to successfully complete their research assignment at Tulane, dedicate their scholarship to producing high-quality research, and actively participate in Murphy Institute events and contribute to Tulane’s intellectual community. Teaching at another institution and outside employment during the appointment is prohibited.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for research advancement and scholarly engagement. For more information, see here ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). Appointment is subject to final budgetary approval.

Candidates should apply via Interfolio with a cover letter, CV, at least two research papers, a teaching statement (with student evaluations, if available), and contact details for three references for confidential letters. Additional materials may be requested later. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until June 1, 2025.

Tulane University enrolls approximately 12,500 students and is a privately funded, comprehensive research university located in New Orleans. New Orleans is a vibrant, multi-cultural community celebrated worldwide for its music, art, and food. The A.B. Freeman School of Business offers undergraduate programs, a full-time Master of Accounting program, a full-time Master of Finance program, a full-time MBA program, other master’s programs, many executive-education programs, and a Ph.D. program in Finance & Financial Accounting.

The Freeman School consistently ranks among the top business schools nationally and globally. Additional information about the Freeman School and the faculty in accounting area may be found at:  and at  The Murphy Institute Center for Public Policy Research (CPPR) is a multi-disciplinary research center that promotes research on the impact of public policy on the market environment (murphy.tulane.edu).

Tulane University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution committed to excellence through diversity. Tulane University will not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by federal, state, or local law. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.