The position is part of the Centre of Excellence, FAIR, and is funded by the Norwegian Research Council through Grant Number 344979. The project aims to open the black box of news demand using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and will be conducted in collaboration with Felix Chopra (University of Copenhagen) and Chris Roth (University of Cologne).
The position comes with no teaching or administrative responsibilities and is intended for an excellent recent Ph.D. graduate in economics. The ideal candidate has a strong background in behavioral economics and an interest in incorporating AI tools, in particular large language models, into their research.
The candidate will be invited to collaborate closely with the PI and the co-PIs. It is a requirement for the position that the candidate has secured a tenure-track position elsewhere for which they can delay for one year to take up this position. Please note that this position cannot be extended beyond the one year period.
The Department of Economics has more than 50 faculty members and is built around a number of internationally renowned research groups in a wide range of fields, providing high quality research and teaching in economics. Besides behavioral economics, the key research areas at the department are applied microeconomics, labor economics, development economics, industrial organization, macroeconomics, environmental and resource economics, and international trade. The department has an international faculty and is committed to offer an inclusive and supportive work environment with a key focus on career opportunities for young faculty.
The position is based in Bergen, but research travel will be encouraged.
NHH offers
● Competitive terms depending on level of competence/length of service
● Academically stimulating working environment
● Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
● Good pension and welfare benefits (e.g. parental leave)
● General information
The appointee must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at any time.
The state labor force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.
In the assessment of applicants, international experience and qualifications will be emphasized. In the event of equivalent qualifications, female applicants will be given preference.
We ask interested candidates to submit their application and enclosed documentation, including at least one reference letter, a short cover letter (optional), a job market paper, and a CV, electronically on this portal, by February 29, 2024. Applicants will be evaluated on a rolling basis.
In accordance with §25 (2) of the Freedom of Information Act, information about the applicant may be made public even if the applicant has requested not to have his/her name entered on the list of applicants. The applicant will be notified if his/her request is not respected.
Enquiries may be directed to:
● Associate Professor Ingar Haaland, email: ingar.haaland@nhh.no / phone +47 98420415
● Administrative coordinator Adriana Condarco-Quesada, email: adriana.condarco.quesada@nhh.no / phone: +47 55959325
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