Assistant Professor in Economics (Tenure Track)

The Department of Economics at the University of Bergen, Norway, invites applications for 1-2 seven-year tenure-track positions as Assistant Professor, leading to permanent appointment as Associate Professor, subject to fulfilment of the agreed qualification requirements. Candidates who meet the qualification requirements early may be promoted to a tenured Associate Professor position as early as three years after appointment.

Applications are welcome in all fields of economics. Reflecting our teaching needs, we particularly welcome candidates with expertise in macroeconomics, financial technology, energy and environmental economics, digital markets, firm behavior, and/or the connection between economic analysis and data science.

The department conducts research across a broad range of economics fields and offers bachelor’s, master’s and PhD programmes. Bergen combines an active academic environment with city life and easy access to nature.

Responsibilities include research, teaching and supervision at undergraduate and graduate levels. The position carries a light teaching load.

A PhD in economics is required by appointment. For candidates who have already completed their PhD, less than five years must have elapsed between the defence and the formal application deadline, excluding qualifying leave and sickness absence.

What we offer

• Annual salary of NOK 686 000 - 790 000. A higher salary may be considered for a particularly well-qualified applicant.
• A light teaching load.
• Research funding for travel and conferences.
• Academic mentoring and career-development opportunities, including a development programme for early-career researchers.

How to apply

Submit a cover letter, CV with publication list, job-market paper, and research statement through EconJobMarket by 1 December 2026.

Please arrange for at least two reference letters to be submitted directly by your referees through EconJobMarket by the same deadline.

Online interviews: 14–17 December 2026.
Anticipated start: August 2027, or by agreement.

Enquiries: Julian Vedeler Johnsen, Head of Department — Julian.Johnsen@uib.no.