Advertiser: Department of Economics, University of Southern Denmark

Field(s) of specialization: Econometrics - Economic History - Environmental; Energy; Ag. Econ - Macroeconomics; Monetary - Microeconomic theory

Position type(s): Assistant Professor

Location of job: Campusvej 55, Odense M, Fyn, 5230, Denmark

Degree required: Doctorate

Job start date: 2027-08-15

Job duration: Continuing/permanent

Letters of reference required: 2

Application deadline: 6 Dec 2026 midnight UTC (accepting applications)

Posting end date: 6 Dec 2026

Interviews: Interviews will be conducted remotely by video starting December, 2026.

Ad text:

The Department of Economics at the University of Southern Denmark invites expressions of interest for applications for one or more tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Economics. We particularly welcome applications in microeconomics (including applied microeconomic theory), macroeconomics, and econometrics and data science, including machine learning and computational methods for analyzing economic data. We also welcome applications from candidates specializing in economic history or environmental and resource economics.

Deadline for expressions of interest: December 6, 2026.

About the Department

The Department of Economics is an international department with a strong tradition of excellence in research and teaching across a broad range of fields in economics. Research, teaching, and dissemination activities are organized around five academic platforms: Econometrics and Data Science, Economic History, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, and Environmental and Resource Economics. The candidate(s) will be affiliated with one of these platforms. Further information about the department and its academic platforms is available on the department website.

The department aims to conduct and disseminate research of the highest international standard, reflected in publications in leading academic journals, presentations at international conferences, external research funding, and engagement with wider academic and societal audiences. The department also places strong emphasis on high-quality, research-based teaching and the use of effective and relevant teaching methods to support student learning.

The department oversees undergraduate and graduate programmes in Economics and Mathematics-Economics at the Odense campus, as well as the Master’s programme in Environmental and Resource Management at the Esbjerg campus. In addition, the department is responsible for economics courses offered at several of the University of Southern Denmark’s campuses, including Odense, Kolding, Esbjerg, and Sønderborg. The department’s research activities are based in Odense and Esbjerg.

Qualifications

Individuals must hold a PhD or equivalent qualification in Economics or a related field at the time of appointment and demonstrate strong potential for high-quality research, research-based teaching, and external research funding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct top-tier research resulting in publications in prestigious international academic journals.
• Engage in research-based teaching and supervision (including examination duties).
• Engage in fundraising and grant writing activities.
• Participate in course development and pedagogical initiatives.
• Maintain and develop relationships with appropriate stakeholders.
• Perform academic, knowledge dissemination/outreach, and administrative tasks.

The working language of the department is English. SDU offers free Danish language courses to support successful candidates in contributing to teaching and supervision in Danish. Language-learning needs and expectations will be assessed individually, taking account of any existing proficiency in Norwegian or Swedish.

We value good interpersonal skills and dedication to daily academic and social interaction within the research platforms and the department.

Further Information

For more information about the position, please contact Head of Administration Astrid Holm Nielsen at astni@sam.sdu.dk or Head of Department Lone Grønbæk Jørgensen at lg@sam.sdu.dk.