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What are some typical projects or assignments a financial research associate might work on during their first year?

As a Financial Research Associate, you can expect to work on projects such as analyzing market trends, preparing financial models, and creating reports to support investment decisions. Early assignments often include gathering and synthesizing data from financial statements, conducting industry and company-specific research, and assisting senior analysts with presentations for clients or internal teams. These tasks not only build your technical skills but also help you develop a deeper understanding of financial markets and enhance your ability to communicate complex findings clearly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a financial research associate?

To thrive as a Financial Research Associate, you need strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of financial markets, and usually a degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Familiarity with financial modeling software, databases like Bloomberg or FactSet, and proficiency in Excel are typically required. Attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously are standout soft skills for this role. These competencies are crucial for delivering accurate research, supporting investment decisions, and ensuring clear communication of complex financial insights.

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Postdoctoral Associate - AI Tools for Research Administration and Development

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Virginia Tech rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 65 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

229th of 618 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Postdoctoral Associate - AI Tools for Research Administration and Development

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Work type: Research Faculty
Senior management: Vice President for Research
Department: Research/Interdisc. Prog. - Admin
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Information Systems / Technology, Research / Scientific, Data Analytics / Security

Job Description

The Office of Research and Innovation at Virginia Tech invites applicants for a postdoctoral associate. We are seeking a well-qualified applicant who will engage stakeholders to explore opportunities for and develop a medium-term plan for using artificial intelligence tools to support research administration, strategy, and development. The candidate will work with stakeholders to understand opportunities and challenges faced by the research community and explore opportunities to use AI to meet those needs. Examples of opportunities that may emerge include reducing administrative load, improving faculty pre- and post-award service, strengthening compliance support, generating better research intelligence, and creating a scalable model for responsible AI use in research administration. The successful applicant will work closely with ORI Information Technology (IT), Electronic Research Administration (ERA), and Data & Analytics teams to develop and share best practices, understand available data and security challenges, build sustainable solutions, and provide expert perspective on using AI.

Required Qualifications

- PhD in computer science, statistics, data analytics, business administration, or related areas
- PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining.
- Experience developing sustainable, secure, AI-enabled solutions intended for end-user use.
- Awareness of administrative or business processes and decision making
- Experience working with and engaging stakeholders or customers to understand needs and requirements
- Experience making medium- to long-term project plans
- Strong communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience working with proprietary or sensitive financial and administrative data
- Experience with process mapping and/or process improvement
- Experience building solutions within policy, legal, and contractual requirements as part of a larger team

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$60,000; commensurate with experience

Hours per week

40+

Review Date

August 12, 2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance.  These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Lynn Byrd at byrd@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: July 29, 2026
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Virginia Tech, guided by its motto "Ut Prosim" (That I May Serve), embraces a hands-on, interdisciplinary approach to educate scholars as leaders and problem-solvers. As a comprehensive land-grant institution, it enriches the quality of life in Virginia and worldwide, fostering an inclusive community focused on knowledge, discovery, and creativity. With over 280 majors, the university serves a diverse student body of more than 36,000 across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Virginia Tech's presence extends throughout Virginia, including campuses in Northern Virginia, Roanoke, Newport News, and Richmond, along with multiple Extension offices and research centers. As a prominent global research institution, it conducts over $500 million in research annually.

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Blacksburg, VA, US

Year founded

1872

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