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Assistant Professor in Economics (Untenured)
Advertiser: Department of Economics and Management "Marco Fanno", Università degli Studi di Padova
Field(s) of specialization: Behavioral Economics - Political Economy
Position type(s): Assistant Professor
Location of job: via del santo 33, Padova, 35123, Italy
Degree required: Doctorate
Job start date: 2025-10-01
Job duration: 3 years
Letters of reference required: 2
Target date for applications: 20 Nov 2024
Application deadline: 30 Nov 2024 midnight UTC (no longer accepting applications)
Current search status: Reviewing applications
Posting end date: 30 Nov 2024
Interviews: Interviews will be conducted remotely by video starting December, 2024.
Ad text:

The Department of Economics and Management (DSEA) at the University of Padua is actively searching for a promising scholar to fill the following position

Assistant Professor

The contract has a three-year length, and it is financed through a research grant at the intersection between political economy and behavioral economics. The position involves a limited teaching load in the university’s B.Sc, M.Sc, or PhD program. The position also comes with generous research funds. Candidates working in political economy and/or behavioral economics are especially encouraged to apply.

The University of Padua stands for equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusivity.

The current Italian tax law provides special fiscal treatment for individuals relocating from abroad. It offers a near-total exemption from personal income tax for an extended period, ranging from 5 to 8 years, depending on personal circumstances.

Our Department is one of the leading Italian research institutions in economics and offers a strong research environment. The Italian Ministry of Universities and Research has recently recognized us among the “Departments of Excellence 2023-2027”. To learn more about our Department, click here

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Candidates should submit their expression of interest through EconJobMarket website. Application should include a CV, a job market paper, a cover letter, and contact information for two references. Expressions of interest must be sent by Saturday November 30th, 2024 (CET).

Location of job: via del santo 33, Padova, 35123, Italy (map)

Degree required: Doctorate

Job starting date: 2025-10-01 (an earlier starting date can be negotiated)

Job duration: three years

Interviews: Interviews will be conducted remotely starting December 2024.

Application deadline: 30 Nov 2024 midnight UTC

Submission materials required
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Job market paper
  • Additional paper (optional)
  • Additional paper (optional)
  • Other material (in one file) (optional)
  • Cover letter
  • Video presentation of job market paper (optional)
  • Letters of reference: 2
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