NHH in Bergen, Norway, invites applicants for a three-year postdoctoral position in Macroeconomics at the Department of Economics.
We are looking for an excellent economist with expected completion of PhD no later than date of commencement. In the assessment of applicants, international experience and qualifications will be emphasised. In the event of equivalent qualifications, female applicants will be given preference.
The Department has high ambitions in terms of research where the main research areas in addition to Macroeconomics are; Applied Microeconomics, Behavioral Economics, Development Economics, Industrial Organization, International Economics, Labor Economics, Resource and Environmental Economics.
We are looking for candidates with a research record in macroeconomics, broadly defined.
The position is part of the Research Centre for Macroeconomics, Risk and Sustainability. We are looking for candidates with background in macroeconomic theoretical modelling and empirical analysis, with a focus on combining disaggregated and aggregated data in analyzing macroeconomic topics. These include fiscal and monetary policy and heterogeneous effects on households or firms.
The new hire will be encouraged to work on these topics, but also to develop an individual research agenda in collaboration with members of the research group. The position will involve moderate administrative duties. The new hire can contribute with some teaching in macroeconomics with additional renumeration.
The position is based in Bergen, but research travel will be encouraged and there are also opportunities for research stays at collaborating institutions.
NHH offers
- Competitive terms depending on level of competence/length of service
- Academically stimulating working environment
- Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
- Good pension and welfare benefits (e.g. parental leave)
General information
The appointee must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at any time.
The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.
In the assessment of applicants, international experience and qualifications will be emphasised. In the event of equivalent qualifications, female applicants will be given preference.
Applicants are requested to present a research plan with their application. The research plan must specify a three-year research project in relevant fields. The application should contain details of the applicant's scientific and pedagogical education and work experience. The application and enclosed documentation, including a CV, a maximum of 5 published or unpublished research papers and a complete list of the papers, should be uploaded in this portal.
In accordance with §25 (2) of the Freedom of Information Act, information about the applicant may be made public even if the applicant has requested not to have his/her name entered on the list of applicants. The applicant will be notified if his/her request is not respected.
Enquiries may be directed to:
- Professor Gernot Doppelhofer, email: gernot.doppelhofer@nhh.no / phone +47 55959360
- Administrative coordinator Mette V. Soltvedt, email: mette.soltvedt@nhh.no / phone: +47 55959289
About NHH
NHH Norwegian School of Economics is one of the leading business schools in Europe. We are internationally recognised for our research environment, and we educate the leaders of the future. NHH is the first choice for students who want to study economics and business administration in Norway. We have about 3,600 students and 450 employees.
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