Assistant Professor in Macroeconomics
Advertiser: Institute of Economics, Corvinus University of Budapest
Field(s) of specialization: Development; Growth - Macroeconomics; Monetary
Position type(s): Assistant Professor
Location of job: Fovam ter 8., Budapest, Hungary, 1093, Hungary
Degree required: Doctorate
Job start date: 2024-09-01
Job duration: 3 years
Letters of reference required: 2
Target date for applications: 17 Nov 2023
Current search status: Position filled
Posting end date: 3 Dec 2023
Interviews: Interviews will be conducted remotely by video starting December, 2023.
Ad text:

The Institute of Economics at Corvinus University of Budapest invites applications for assistant professor positions for three years. The starting date is fall 2024, but some flexibility is possible. Various tenure tracks can be offered in case of mutual satisfaction.

Corvinus University is the leading university in the field of economics in Hungary and is centrally located at the heart of Europe. The University maintains an excellent position as a center for research and teaching and attracts an international group of students and faculty. It offers a broad range of undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in the areas of economics, business and social sciences. Corvinus has been granted accreditation by EQUIS, EPAS, and EAPAA, and is a member of several international networks such as CEMS.

The successful candidate is a young researcher holding (or being close to completing) a PhD in Economics from an internationally recognized university. (S)he will conduct independent research while at the same time contributing to the ongoing research activities and teach classes in macroeconomics and/or empirical economics. Applications from the fields of macroeconomics, applied economics and empirical economics are welcome. We explicitly encourage international applications.

We offer favorable conditions regarding research facilities, data access, time devoted to research, travel support, etc. Employees receive social security benefits and health care. A competitive salary is accompanied by a bonus in case of outstanding publication results.

Enquiries (not applications) can be made to Szilárd Benk, email: szilard.benk@uni-corvinus.hu .

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, a CV, a job market paper and any additional documents through EconJobMarket. The applications received will be regularly reviewed until the position is filled. Owing to the potentially large number of inquiries received, only those applicants whose profiles are likely to fit the position will be notified for further details and interviews. Qualified applicants will be contacted starting on December 1, 2023. We aim to interview shortlisted candidates in the week of December 11-14, 2023 in a virtual form.

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