The Department of Economics has a vacancy for a PhD and a post doc in Health Economics. The positions are part of the project “Improved decisions with causal inference in health services research”. Both positions are for a period of 3 years, starting in September 2020. The PhD position is an educational position, which will provide a promising research recruit an opportunity of professional development through studies towards a PhD. The postdoc position is a qualification position in which the main objective is qualification for work in academic positions.
The Department of Economics promotes research at a high international level with a main profile within Public Economics. The department has in total 30 employees, including 13 professors and 3 associate professors. In addition, Centre for Economic Research at NTNU is co-located with the department.
Aim of project
The aim of the project is to establish a national research community that will further develop empirical methods to study health and health care issues. The purpose is to generate knowledge about causal relationships that provide a better basis for political, organizational and clinical decisions. Examples of issues that the research project will consider are:
- The importance of centralizing the specialist health service
- Causes and consequences of variations between physicians and health regions in the volume of different types of treatment
- The importance of socio-economic status and mental health for the need for medical treatment
- Consequences of school resources and school organization for the mental health of children and adolescents
The project is a collaboration between the Department of Economics and the Department of Social Medicine and Nursing at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and a number of national and international academic research groups. The PhD candidate and the postdoc will be part of an interdisciplinary research group.
Required selection criteria
PhD candidate
The PhD position's main objective is to qualify for work in research positions. The qualification requirement is that you have completed a master’s degree or second degree (equivalent to 120 ECTS) with a strong academic background in Economics or Financial Economics or equivalent education with a grade of B or better in terms of NTNU’s grading scale. If you do not have letter grades from previous studies, you must have an equally good academic foundation. If you are unable to meet these criteria you may be considered only if you can document that you are particularly suitable for education leading to a PhD degree.
Master students in the process of completing their degree are also welcome to apply.
Postdoctoral fellow
A postdoctoral research fellowships is a qualification position in which the main objective is qualification for work in academic positions. You must have completed a Norwegian doctoral degree in Economics or corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree is required. Experience from research collaboration is an advantage.
If, for any reason, you have taken a career break or have had an atypical career and wish to disclose this in your application, the selection committee will take this into account, recognizing that the quantity of your research may be reduced as a result.
Both positions
Basic knowledge about the Norwegian society and econometric methods is an advantage for both positions.
The appointment is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants and national guidelines for appointment as PhD, post doctor and research assistant.
Personal characteristics
For both positions, we seek candidates who are industrious, have a passion for research, with the ability to work independently and to contribute to a good working environment.
In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal suitability.
We offer
- exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment
- an open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleagues
- favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
Salary and conditions
PhD candidate
PhD candidates are remunerated in code 1017, and are remunerated at gross NOK 479 600 per annum before tax. From the salary, 2 % is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
The period of employment is 3 years.
Appointment to a PhD position requires that you are admitted to the PhD programme in Economics within three months of employment, and that you participate in an organized PhD programme during the employment period.
Postdoctoral fellowship
Postdoctoral candidates are placed in code 1352, and are remunerated at gross from NOK 542 400 per annum before tax. From the salary, 2 % is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
The employment period is 3 years.
Both positions
The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment to NTNU. After the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work.
It is a prerequisite you can be present at and accessible to the institution on a daily basis.
About the application
Please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered.
Diploma Supplement is required to attach for European Master Diplomas outside Norway. Chinese applicants are required to provide confirmation of Master Diploma from China Credentials Verification (CHSI).
Publications and other scientific work must follow the application. Please note that applications are only evaluated based on the information available on the application deadline. You should ensure that your application shows clearly how your skills and experience meet the criteria which are set out above.
Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint works, you must attach a brief description of your participation.
Application deadline: 15 April 2020
General information
A good work environment is characterized by diversity. We encourage qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, functional capacity or cultural background.
The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the innovation capital of Norway with a population of 200,000. The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air quality.
NTNU is committed to following evaluation criteria for research quality according to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment - DORA.
As an employee at NTNU, you must at all times adhere to the changes that the development in the subject entails and the organizational changes that are adopted.
Information Act (Offentleglova), your name, age, position and municipality may be made public even if you have requested not to have your name entered on the list of applicants.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Fredrik Carlsen, (fredrik.carlsen@ntnu.no / +380 97 56 42 779) If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR consultant Ragnhild Sunde (ragnhild.sunde@outlook.com / +47 458 46 023)
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