Junior position (Post Doctor) in international economics

The Department of Economics at the Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration invites applications for one junior position (Post Doctor). The position is for four years duration.

20.12.2005 - Knut André Karlstad

The position will involve teaching and some additional graduate supervision within the Department. The position allows opportunity to qualify for higher-level positions.

The Department is especially dedicated to research and therefore primarily seeks applicants from top international schools. Applicants should have extensive personal experience in international economics, demonstrated by existing papers or a dissertation, and ideally by publications in first-rate journals.

Applicants should have completed-or be close to completing-a Ph.D. in International Economics. The PhD must be completed by the appointment date.

In the event of equivalent qualifications, female applicants will be given preference.

Salary will be negotiable according to the State Salary Scale for Junior Positions.

In addition we can offer:

· Favourable arrangement which will make you a member of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

· Local research funds will be available for travelling grants for conference and workshop presentations. Good facilities in terms of extensive research library, personal equipment and personal annum for books and journals.

Publications in international refereed journals have high priority. A selection of A-journal publications are rewarded with publication bonus in the order of €10 000 (single authorship). In addition personal annum can be increased through publications in some B- and C-journals.

Applicants are requested to present a research project plan with their application. The research plan must specify a four-year research project in international economics. This project will be a part of the department's strategy to significantly strengthen its research in international economics within the next four years. Emphasis will be placed on the applicant's research profile and ability to contribute to the research environment. Information concerning professional and teaching education and work experience must be included as well as a list of all publications, testimonials, certificates, and any other documentation which may be useful in the evaluation of the application, such as reference letters and publications. We request that 4 copies of all enclosures be sent to:

Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration
Department of Human Resources
Helleveien 30
N-5045 Bergen
NORWAY

Please mark applications with the following reference number: 035/2005.

Enquiries may be directed to:

Head of Department, Professor Bertil Tungodden (bertil.tungodden@nhh.no tel +47 559 59261).
Office manager, Trude K. Gudmundset (trude.gudmundset@nhh.no tel +47 55 95 93 46).

Deadline for applications: February 4th 2006.