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Associate/full professor in Energy and Environmental Economics
Advertiser: Department of Economics, Aalto University
Field(s) of specialization: Other
Position type(s): Associate Professor, Full Professor
Location of job: Ekonominaukio 1, 02150 Espoo, Espoo, Finland
Degree required: Doctorate
Job start date: Flexible
Job duration: Continuing/permanent
Application deadline: 15 Jan 2026 midnight UTC (accepting applications)
Posting end date: 15 Jan 2026
Interviews: Interviews will be conducted remotely by video starting January, 2026.
Ad text:

As a joint initiative between the School of Business, Department of Economics, and the School of Science, Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis at Aalto University, we invite applications for a tenured position as

Associate/full professor in Energy and Environmental Economics

The position is hosted at the Department of Economics, the leading research-oriented economics unit in Finland. For more information about the Department, please visit: http://economics.aalto.fi/en/

We are part of Helsinki Graduate School of Economics (Helsinki GSE, https://www.helsinkigse.fi), which brings together the economics faculty from three Finnish universities – Aalto University, Hanken School of Economics, and the University of Helsinki. Our mission is to produce outstanding research with maximum academic and social impact, to educate the next generation of world-class economists, and to offer excellent training across disciplinary borders.

Requirements

Throughout their careers, those in the tenure track system are expected to conduct and supervise scientific research, to provide related academic education, contribute to developing their field or discipline, as well as contribute to academic service the university and beyond in the society.

Applicants should hold a doctoral degree in economics or in a related field. A successful candidate should have an extensive research and teaching record in energy and environmental economics. The applicants will be reviewed based on their research, teaching and activity in the scientific community. The merits must meet the criteria of a tenured associate/full professor. Aalto University’s tenure track system is described at: https://www.aalto.fi/en/tenure-track

What we offer

Our salaries are competitive within the European context and we provide relocation support for tenure track professors coming from outside of Finland. Consistent with EU insurance and pension regulations, Aalto expects full-time academic employees to reside and work in Finland. Aalto University provides its employees with occupational health care services and retirement benefits.

Aalto University offers its academic personnel the opportunity to teach and do research in a vibrant and active international community. The Otaniemi campus is a thriving and connected community of 100 nationalities, 13,000 students and 4,500 employees.

Finland is a great place for living – it is a safe, politically stable and well-organized Nordic society. Finland is consistently ranked high in quality of life and was listed again as the happiest country in the world. For more information about living in Finland: https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto/living-in-finland

For more information

For additional information, please contact Professor Matti Liski, matti.liski@aalto.fi (or in the case of questions relating to the recruitment process, HR Partner Hanna Multisilta, hanna.multisilta@aalto.fi).

Application instructions

Applications should be submitted electronically via EconJobMarket.org website by January 15, 2026. Application materials should include a cover letter and a CV with a list of publications and working papers, research statement (1-2 pages) and teaching statement (1-2 pages). Please submit all application materials in English.

From the candidates, Aalto University will select those who will continue in the process. Shortlisted applicants are invited for a site visit. The preliminary schedule for the site visits is set for March 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be informed and asked to submit more detailed materials:

  • Curriculum Vitae – The CV should include the sections that are presented in the template recommended by The Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity though it does not need to follow this format
  • List of publications, with the most significant publications highlighted
  • Research portfolio – a concise (4-10 pages) reflection on the merits, long-term vision, and research plan.
  • Teaching portfolio according to Aalto University’s guidelines – see Teaching-competence-assessment_Guidelines-for-a-candidate_2024_Aalto-University.pdf

General instructions for applicants including evaluation criteria, language requirements and guidelines for compiling your CV are given at https://www.aalto.fi/en/tenure-track/interested-in-joining-our-tenure-track

Aalto University reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open or to extend the application period. The position will be filled subject to final approval by the President of Aalto University.

Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 13 000 students, 400 professors and close to 4 500 other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.

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  • Curriculum vitae
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  • Other material (in one file) (optional)
  • Additional paper (optional)
  • Teaching statement
  • Research statement
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