Assistant Professor (tenure track) of Econometrics, School of Business and Economics, Maastricht University
The Department of Quantitative Economics (QE) of the School of Business and Economics (SBE) is looking for an Assistant Professor (on a tenure track position) in Econometrics, with special interest in one or more of the following areas: mathematical finance, actuarial science, financial econometrics.
The teaching tasks of the QE Department consists of both courses for the bachelor and master programs in Economics and Business, and courses for the Bachelor and Master programs in Econometrics and Operations Research. As to the latter programs, teaching covers the large spectrum of mathematics, statistics, operations research, econometrics, mathematical economics, and actuarial science. Research of the members of the QE Department also covers topics in all these areas. Teaching ranges from teaching in small groups (UM’s Problem Based Learning) to lecturing and course coordination, as well as supervision of bachelor and master theses.
The applicant will contribute to research in econometrics, statistics and actuarial science and is expected to publish in international top journals in one or more of the fields of interest to the QE department.
Profile of the candidate:
· has a PhD (or close to completion) in Econometrics or Statistics;
· has a strong research orientation;
· has experience with education in statistics, econometrics and related topics;
· is an enthusiastic and cooperative colleague, willing to collaborate with the econometrics group and the QE department as a whole in research and teaching;
· As the language of instruction is English, your command of English (oral and writing) should be excellent;
· Experience with teaching international classrooms would be preferable.
Conditions of employment
Candidates receive a one-off temporary employment contract for ten years as an assistant professor (level 2). Five years after the appointment, or sooner if the pre-established criteria have been met, a permanent position as assistant professor (level 1) is granted. The ten-year contract allows for any delays arising from special circumstances such as maternity leave, parental leave or long-term illness.The terms of employment of Maastricht University are set out in the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO- NU). Furthermore, local UM provisions also apply. For more information look at the website www.maastrichtuniversity.nl > Home > Support > UM employees > You and your work > Employment conditions > General terms of employment
Gross monthly salary is between 3637€ and 5656€ (starting salary scale is 11 UD2). On top of this, there is an 8% holiday allowance and an 8,3% year-end bonus. Foreign applicants could be eligible for a favorable tax treatment (30% rule).
Employer
Established in 1976, Maastricht University (UM) is the most international university in the Netherlands and renowned for its innovative, student-centered, problem-based learning system. With approximately 16,000 students and 4,000 employees, UM offers a wide choice of bachelor’s, master’s and PhD programs, all of which are designed to integrate research and education. Maastricht University is characterized by a multidisciplinary and thematic approach, and is concentrated in research institutes and schools linked to the university’s six faculties: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences; Faculty of Law; School of Business and Economics; Faculty of Humanities and Sciences; Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience.
International orientation
UM is a bilingual (Dutch & English) university. The wide range of programs with a strong international and European orientation, are mostly taught in English. At SBE all courses are taught in English. Almost half of the student population and a third of the staff is non-Dutch, and Maastricht University has partnerships with universities and organizations throughout the world in both research and education.
Maastricht University is renowned for its innovative, problem-based learning system, which is characterized by a small-scale and student-oriented approach. Research at UM is multidisciplinary and thematic. Reflecting UM’s strong innovative and international profile, increasing diversity of staff (in nationality, age and gender) is essential and a core strategic goal. The university is dedicated to stimulating the career development of young academics, as well as increasing the number of women in leadership positions. Maastricht University actively encourages applications from candidates of all genders, ethnicities, and nationalities. Therefore we strongly encourage all qualified people to apply.
School of Business and Economics
SBE is the youngest economics and business faculty in the Netherlands with a distinctively international profile. It belongs to the 1% of business schools worldwide to be triple-crown accredited (EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA). SBE strongly believes in close connections with its academic partners and societal stakeholders, with its students and alumni, and with businesses and organisations in the Limburg Euregion, the Netherlands, Europe and the rest of the world. SBE is committed to increasing the gender diversity of its academic community and wants to stimulate the creation of a more diverse and inclusive community. See also: http://www.mysbe.nl/elinor-ostrom-research-grant-programme/
Department of Quantitative Economics
The QE department has a strong research record in econometrics, operations research, economic theory and actuarial science. It is largely responsible for the bachelor and master programs in Econometrics and Operations Research, including Mathematical Economics and Actuarial Science, with yearly enrollment of around 90 bachelor and 35 master students. For more information about the department see https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/research/department-quantitative-economics.
Additional information
Interested applicants should submit before the deadline of November 30, 2019 to: recruitment-sbe@maastrichtuniversity.nl.
- a letter of motivation
- a curriculum vitae
- representative academic work and a job market paper
- Two reference letters
Inquiries may be directed to prof.dr. Antoon Pelsser (a.pelsser@maastrichtuniversity.nl) or prof.dr. Dries Vermeulen (d.vermeulen@maastrichtuniversity.nl).
The successful candidate should start either in February 2020 or in September 2020.
Potential candidates can either be interviewed during the European job market of the Econometric Society Winter Meeting 2019 in Rotterdam in December or can be invited to give a seminar at Maastricht University.