Postdoctoral Fellowship in Accounting, ESG, and Sustainability Performance at Universiti Sains Malaysia Universiti Sains Malaysia in Malaysia

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is advertising a Post Doctoral Fellow (Non-Science – Accounting) position at the School of Distance Education. The research focus is Accounting, ESG, and Sustainability Performance, making this a strong fit for candidates with interests in accounting research, environmental/social/governance (ESG) topics, and sustainability-related performance analysis.

The post is supervised by Dr. Zulnaidi Yaacob (email: [email protected]). The opportunity is open to both Malaysian and international applicants. Applicants should hold a PhD in a relevant field, have a strong academic profile, and show publications in the last 3 years. Alignment with the supervisor’s research area is required.

For the non-science field KPI, the fellow is expected to publish two Scopus-indexed journal articles in Q1/Q2 journals (SJR or JCR). Publications in JCR-indexed journals are highly encouraged, and all publications must be as first author. The post notes that these KPIs are important for performance evaluation and possible reappointment.

This is a research-focused postdoctoral opening rather than a scholarship. The announcement does not mention stipend, tuition, or other funding details. The application deadline is 8 May 2026.

Interested candidates should review the research fit, prepare their academic documents, and contact the supervisor if needed for clarification before submitting an application.