NHH in Bergen, Norway, invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor position for seven years in Behavioral Economics at the Department of Economics.

We are seeking a highly talented candidate with a strong interest in behavioral and experimental economics, particularly in questions related to fairness and economic decision-making. A successful candidate should have a strong publication record and/or highly promising work in the pipeline and should also be an excellent teacher with good skills in communicating insights from behavioral economics to students. Outreach to society and dissemination of research are also of importance for the position.

The department has around 50 faculty members and 30 PhD students. It offers an international research environment with a large share of young faculty. The research group in behavioral economics is particularly strong at the department and the successful candidate will be a part of FAIR which is a research centre of excellence. Other core fields at the department include development economics, economic history, industrial organization, labour economics, macroeconomics and microeconomics. The department is particularly committed to providing a stimulating and supportive environment for young faculty and offers a dedicated young faculty development programme. For more information, visit our webpage.

To be qualified for the tenure-track position, it should not be more than five years since the PhD degree was achieved (may be extended, for example in connection with statutory leave). For candidates undertaking the PhD, the expected completion of the PhD thesis should be no later than the date of commencement.

The position will involve a competitive teaching load, which also includes some graduate student supervision and administrative duties. Faculty members at NHH are expected to be good teachers. NHH offers the opportunity to participate in a program for university pedagogy, and candidates hired for tenure-track position as Assistant Professor must take one basic module of the program during the fixed-term period. Candidates hired for the tenure-track position as Associate Professor, who cannot document at least 200 hours of pedagogical coursework at the time of promotion to a permanent position, must complete this program within two years.

NHH values effective communication and expects our faculty to have good language skills in both English and Norwegian. Candidates hired for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor are required to master proficiency in Norwegian at the B2 level within three years of appointment to a permanent position. Candidates hired for a tenure-track position as Associate Professor are required to master proficiency in Norwegian at the B2 level (The Common European Framework) within three years of appointment to the tenure-track position. NHH offers courses in Norwegian for employees who may not initially have Norwegian or another Scandinavian language proficiency.

The position is based in Bergen, Norway.

NHH offers

• Annual salary of NOK 726 200 – 784 000 (Assistant Professor) or NOK 784 000 – 840 700 (Associate Professor), depending on the level of competence/length of service. The salary may be adjusted during 2027.
• An academically stimulating working environment.
• A favorable membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK) and good welfare benefits such as parental leave.
• Research funds for travel and conference participation, and a bonus system for publication in top international journals (up to NOK 200 000).
• Female associate professors appointed to permanent academic positions may apply for research leave (sabbatical) with half the standard accrual period, in accordance with NHH’s applicable guidelines. This will apply for the first two years of research leave.

Note that public health care, public schooling for children, and most other public services are free in Norway. The city of Bergen has a mild and coastal climate and offers rich opportunities for cultural and outdoor activities as well as a family-friendly environment (explore visitnorway.com). NHH offers dedicated support to international employees. More information about relocation and onboarding services is available on our Onboarding Services webpage.

General information

The appointee must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at any time.

NHH emphasises diversity and encourages qualified candidates to apply for the position regardless of gender, cultural background, age, or disability.

In the assessment of applicants, international experience and qualifications will be emphasised. For the sake of gender balance at NHH, female applicants will be given preference in the event of equivalent qualifications among candidates.

The application should contain details of the applicant's scientific and pedagogical education and work experience. In addition, the applicant should provide a teaching statement, which also includes an overview and assessment of the applicants' teaching experience. The application package, including a CV, certificates with grades, a maximum of 5 published or unpublished research papers (for the position of Assistant Professor) or a maximum of 10 published or unpublished research papers (for the position of Associate Professor), a complete list of published papers and papers in the pipeline, and any other relevant documentation, should be submitted through this portal.

As part of the recruitment process, a background check may be conducted with the candidates' consent.

In accordance with §25 (2) of the Freedom of Information Act, information about applicants may be made public even if they have requested not to have their names entered on the list of applicants. Applicants will be notified if their request is not granted.

Enquiries about the position may be directed to:

• Lars Sørgard, Head of Department, email: lars.sorgard@nhh.no
• Bertil Tungodden, Professor, email: bertil.tungodden@nhh.no
• Mette Soltvedt, Administrative Coordinator, email: mette.soltvedt@nhh.no

About NHH

NHH Norwegian School of Economics is one of the leading business schools in Europe. We have an internationally recognised research environment and collaborate with 195 universities and business schools worldwide. NHH is the first choice for students who want to study business administration in Norway. Our activities are characterised by high quality, strong ethical standards, and a collective drive for common goals.

In close partnership with the business community and society, we generate and disseminate new knowledge and create value for a sustainable future. NHH is located in the city of Bergen and has around 3,750 students and 455 employees.