Associate Professor in Economics

The Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration, Department of Economics, invites applications for the position of Associate Professor in Economics.

05.12.2007 - Redaksjonen

The Department offers a stimulating research environment, where the main research areas in economics are Environmental Economics, Experimental Economics, Industrial Organization, International Economics, Labour Economics, Macroeconomics, and Public Economics. For more information please consult our webpage www.nhh.no/sam.

The Department of Economics is actively involved in teaching and student supervision in the school's degree programmes at all levels - bachelor, master and PhD. The appointee may be required to teach and supervise students in all programmes in which the department is involved.

Emphasis will be placed on the applicant's research profile and ability to contribute to the research environment. It is expected that applicants have an international record of publications, including publications in first-rate journals. A Norwegian doctorate degree or its equivalent is required. Applicants may be required to meet for an interview and to give a job seminar. The appointee may also be required to complete a pedagogical course of short duration.

The application should contain details of the applicant's academic and pedagogical qualifications and work experience. Applicants for the position of Associate Professor may enclose a maximum of ten research papers. A complete list of the papers must be submitted together with any other written work which may be significant for the evaluation of the applicant's qualifications.

Salary will be negotiable according to the State Salary Scale for the position as Associate Professor (code 1011). NHH offers favourable membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, generous research funds for travelling and conference participation, and bonus systems for publication in international refereed journals.

In accordance with a personnel policy aim that the composition of the staff should reflect the make-up of the general population of the country, with respect to gender and cultural diversity, women and people from ethnic minority backgrounds are particularly invited to apply. In the event of equivalent qualifications, female applicants will be given preference.

Further information regarding the position should be directed to:
Professor Bertil Tungodden, Head of Department of Economics (tel. + 47 55 95 92 61, email bertil.tungodden@nhh.no) or Trude Gudmundset, Office Manager (tel. + 47 55 95 93 46, email trude.gudmundset@nhh.no).

Four copies of the application, including information on education and work experience, certificates and all other enclosures should be sent to

Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration
Department of Economics
Helleveien 30
5045 Bergen
Norway.

The closing date for applications is January 5th, 2007.