Job Openings for Economists, August 2007 International: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured) UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada . F0 International Economics Q2 Renewable Resources & Conservation Q3 Nonrenewable Resources & Conservation Q4 Energy Q5 Environment . Tier I Canada Research Chair in International Economics or the Economics of Natural Resources (including Energy and the Environment). The Departments of Economics (Faculty of Arts) and of Marketing, Business Economics and Law (School of Business) invite applications for nomination to a University of Alberta Tier I Canada Research Chair in International Economics or the Economics of Natural Resources (including Energy and the Environment). This is a position for an outstanding researcher active in fields that are of common interest to the two Departments. An attractive aspect of this position is that the successful candidate will have colleagues in each Department that are actively doing research and teaching in the identified fields. The successful candidate will be expected to teach and to supervise graduate student research, while exerting a leadership role through his or her research agenda. The Canada Research Chairs program was established by the Government of Canada to foster world-class research excellence. As stated in the programÆs Terms of Reference (www.chairs.gc.ca/), ôTier I Chairs, tenable for seven years and renewable, are for outstanding researchers acknowledged by their peers as world leaders in their fields.ö Appointment of the successful candidate as a Canada Research Chair is conditional upon review and approval by the CRC Secretariat. Applicants must have a PhD, with an outstanding track record in research activities and publication. We primarily seek candidates at the rank of Professor; exceptional candidates at a more junior level may be considered. The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified men and women, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Applicants should send curriculum vitae, a letter describing their research interests, samples of current research papers and publications, and a teaching dossier and evaluations of teaching performance to: Dr. Andr* Plourde, Chair, Department of Economics, 8-14 Henry Marshall Tory Building, University of Alberta, Edmonton AB Canada T6G 2H4. Applicants must also arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be sent to the Chair. Consideration of applications will begin in August and will continue until an appointment is made. To find out more about the two Departments, please consult our websites: www.business.ualberta.ca/MBEL/; www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/economics/. UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, Vancouver, BC, Canada . Q1 Food Market Analysis I1 Health L6 Industry Studies: Food . The Food and Resource Economics Group, Faculty of Land and Food Systems (http://www.landfood.ubc.cca/fre/), invites applications for nominations to a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Food Market Analysis (Assistant Professor û tenure track). The Canada Research Chairs Program was established by the Government of Canada to foster world-class university research (http://www.chairs.gc.ca). Candidates for the Chair, which is a full-time, tenure track position, are expected to be leading applied economists in the area of food, health, and/or industrial organization of food markets. Research topics could include food demand, food safety and regulation, economics of nutrition, obesity, nutrition in the developing world, analysis of agricultural contracts and supply chains, competition and structural changes within the marketing chain, and others. The research setting will allow candidates the opportunity to collaborate and interact with world-class researchers in the fields of nutrition and agricultural sciences, business and economics. The successful candidate should have demonstrated potential in teaching excellence and will be expected to teach and supervise students at the graduate and/or undergraduate level. Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. in agricultural economics, economics, or a related discipline at the time of appointment. Anticipated start date is July 1, 2008. Closing date for applications is October 15, 2007. UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. Canada Research Chairs are open to individuals of any citizenship. To apply, please submit 1) a curriculum vita, 2) a teaching dossier or similar evidence of teaching record, 3) a list of three references, 4) a statement of research interest. Please submit application material to: Chair, Search Committee, Food Market Analysis CRC, UBC Faculty of Land & Food Systems, Suite 248 û 2357 Main Hall, Vancouver, BC V65 1Z4 Canada (Fax 604-822-6394). UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, Cambridge, United Kingdom . D0 Microeconomic Behavior: Underlying Principles; Institutions: Design, Formation, & Operations D5 Incomplete Markets; Financial Markets D7 Bureaucracy; Administration Processes in Public Organizations; Corruption; Positive Analysis of Policy-Making & Implementation D8 Search; Learning; Information & Knowledge; Communication; Belief F5 Colonialism; Imperialism; Postcolonialism; International Relations & International Political Economy: Other G2 Government Policy & Regulation K2 Regulated Industries & Administrative Law L5 Economics of Regulation . Applications are sought for the position of Research Fellow in Financial Regulation at the Centre for Financial Analysis and Policy (CFAP) in the University of Cambridge. The Centre is a leading research centre at Cambridge University that conducts academic and policy research in the areas of financial regulation and financial markets. The Centre brings together faculty, post-doctoral researchers and students from Economics, Law, Statistics, Mathematics, and the Judge Business School. The candidate will be expected to participate in a research programme into the economic, legal and regulatory aspects of financial crisis management and the role of financial governance and regulation in financial innovation. In particular, the research will address the principles v. rules debate in financial regulation and its impact on financial innovation. The candidate is expected to have academic degrees in one of the following areas: law, economics, and/or management/finance. Applications are particularly welcome from those with a background in game theory and other microeconomic models such as agency theory. He/she will be expected to have obtained a PhD in the relevant field (or to have submitted the thesis) before taking up the post. The appointment is expected to commence as soon as possible, and will be for three years in the first instance. The salary will be in the range ú24.402 û ú31.840 (research fellow) and ú32.795 - ú41.544 (senior research fellow) pa. For more information on the position, please contact ka231@cam.ac.uk. To submit an application, please send a full cv with listed publications, three letters of recommendation along with the application form PD18 (Parts I and III) which can be obtained from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/personnel/forms/pd18/pd18.pdf to the Administrator, Centre for Financial Analysis and Policy, Judge Business School, Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1AG, e- mail: cfa25@cam.ac.uk phone +44 (0) 1223-765456. Application deadline is 15 September 2007. Applicants who do not hear from us within 6 weeks of the application deadline should assume they have not been shortlisted. The University is committed to equality of opportunity. CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF LEUVEN, Leuven, Belgium . D7 Analysis of Collective Decision-Making H1 Structure, Scope, & Performance of Government O1 Economic Development . The Department of Economics (www.econ.kuleuven.be/ces) of the Catholic University of Leuven (Belgium) has a tenure track position for a professor in political economy and institutional economics. The Department of Economics wishes to appoint candidates with a commitment to excellent in research and teaching. The appointment will be made at the level of assistant professor or at a higher level depending on the qualifications of the candidate. More information about this vacancy can be obtained from Prof. J. Konings, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Applied Economics, joep.konings@econ.kuleuven.be or from Prof. S. Proost, Chair, Department of Economics, stef.proost@econ.kuleuven.be and at website, http://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/vacatures/economics.htm. The deadline for application is September 29, 2007. EAST WEST UNIVERSITY, Dhaka, Bangladesh . AF Any Field G0 Finance M3 Marketing M4 Accounting F2 International Business Z0 Management Information Systems; Instructional Development; ESL . East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh is seeking applications for full time faculty positions at Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor levels in Economics, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, International Business, Management Information System, Instructional Development, and ESL. Visiting positions are also available. Please send CV to the Vice Chancellor at: facultyrecruit@ewubd.edu. EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE, San Domenico di Fiesole, Italy EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE for research and postgraduate training in the social sciences and humanities is looking for candidates with a distinguished record of scholarly publications and experience in postgraduate teaching and doctoral supervision, to fill: . D0 Microeconomics . The Department of Economics invites applications for a Chair in Microeconomics (ECO8) which will be vacant in September 2008. To fulfil the needs of the Department's structured PhD programme, candidates must have experience in graduate-level formal instruction and doctoral supervision as well as a strong academic publication record. Candidates should have an excellent research record in applied microeconomics. All fields will be considered. The successful candidate will teach in the microeconomics sequence of the Department. . E0 Monetary Policy F1 Trade Policy L0 Regulation & Competition H0 Public Finance . The Department of Economics and the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies seek applicants for a Joint Chair in Economics (ECO-RSC2), vacant in January 2008. Candidates should have a strong publication record in Economics journals and experience in the administration of research and other academic activities. To complement and strengthen the EUIÆs current research focus, the ideal candidate should have demonstrated his or her willingness and ability to study European policy issues for example in monetary policy, trade policy, regulation and competition or public finance. . Contracts are for five years, renewable for further three years. The Institute is an equal opportunity employer. Interested applicants should contact the Head of the Academic Service, Dr. Andreas Frijdal, in order to receive an application and information pack. Deadline for receipt of applications: 15 September 2007. Address: European University Institute, Via dei Roccettini 9, I-50014 San Domenico di Fiesole, ITALY (Tel.: +39-055- 4685.332; Fax: +39-055-4685.444; E-mail: applypro@eui.eu; Internet: http://www.eui.eu). HARBIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Harbin, China . F1 Trade F5 International Relations & International Political Economy Q4 Energy Q5 Environmental Economics R1 General Regional Economics . The School of International Relations of Economics and Trade at Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) invites 3 full-time tenure track at the lecturer level. HIT is one of the top 9 universities of China. Applicants should have a PhD in economics or near completion. Information about the School is available from http://iret.hit.edu.cn/. Electronic applications including curriculum vitae and an outline of research plans can be sent to Professor Song at: songyaowu@hit.edu.cn. UNIVERSIDAD IBEROAMERICANA, INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL EQUITY, Mexico City . Q0 Sustainable Development Q5 Environmental Economics . The Institute for Research on Sustainable Development and Social Equity (IIDSES), at the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City invites applications for a Research Coordinator post in the environmental and sustainable development fields. The IIDSES is a research center recognized as a leading institution for research in Mexico and seeks to have influence in both the academic and public policies fields. The team of researchers of the IIDSES works through the departments of the University. The Institute channels research funds to develop proposals and carry out research. The work of the IIDSES is mostly empirical, and covers topics such as poverty and inequality, social policy, labor markets, microfinance, sustainable development, intergenerational equity, and public policy in general. The successful applicant will work in the areas of sustainable development, poverty, and inequality; he/she also will have to develop and expand the lines of research linked to sustainable development within the University and teach at least one class per semester. Also he/she needs to have an interest in multi-disciplinary research, skills with people, and experience coordinating research. Applicants should hold a PhD, and have excellent command of English and Spanish. Applicants should send a CV, relevant papers, and a research proposal for the program. Please email to Sandra Robles: sandra.robles@uia.mx Applications deadline is August 15 2007. INSTITUTE FOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH (IFMR), Chennai, India . L1 Contract Theory O1 Development F0 Finance C0 Mathematical & Quantitative Methods . Applications are invited for the posts of Assistant Professors at IFMR, Chennai, India. Individuals with PhDs in Economics and Finance (including those in the final year of their programs) with excellent research and academic records in the areas of Contract Theory, Development, Mathematical Finance, Corporate Finance, Banking, Operations Research, Statistics and Computational Finance, and a keen interest in research into issues relevant to India and other emerging markets are invited to apply. IFMR is an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified individuals of any nationality with a facility in the English language to apply for these positions. The annual all-inclusive compensation at the Assistant Professor level will be Rs. 12 lakhs (approximately USD 28,000). Chennai is not an expensive city to live in and on a PPP basis this would compare to a standard of living valued at approximately USD 90,000. Scholars with a substantial track record of publications and research in these areas are invited to apply for posts of Associate Professors and Professors. The compensation for these posts will be commensurate with the applicantsÆ academic achievements. Please send in your resumes with a letter of interest, indicating your area of preference to Dean R. Chandrasekar (chandrasekar.r@ifmr.ac.in). Website : www.ifmr.ac.in LAHORE UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES, Lahore, Pakistan . AF Any Field . The School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) invites applications for the combined position of Faculty and Head of Department of Economics. The position entails both academic and administrative responsibilities. The duration of the contract as the Head of the Department would be three years. At the end of the three-year period, the applicant would resume his/her position as a faculty member. The position opens from September 2007; however the date of joining is negotiable. Applicants should preferably be at an Associate Professor/Professor level with an established publication record. The applicants should also have demonstrated administrative and leadership skills needed to plan for and contribute to the growth of the department. The Lahore University of Management Sciences, established in 1985, is PakistanÆs premier academic institution. The Department of Economics at LUMS is a young fast-growing department of international standard. The Department places high value on quality research that pushes the frontiers of theoretical and applied knowledge. It also serves as an intellectual resource base in the region and plays an important role in the making of public policy. The medium of instruction is English. To learn more, visit http://www.lums.edu.pk/econ. Interested applicants should submit a CV and cover letter electronically to Convener, Faculty Search Committee (Email: econhodsearch@lums.edu.pk). All submissions will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, starting July 1, 2007 and will be accepted till the position is filled. Department of Economics, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Lahore University of Management Sciences, D.H.A., Lahore Cantt. 54792, Lahore, Pakistan (Tel: +92 42 572 2670, Ext: 2286; Fax: +92 42 572 2591). NANJING UNIVERSITY, Nanjing, China . AF Any Field . The School of Economics at Nanjing University seeks applications for positions at all levels in any field of economics. Preferred fields are Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Econometrics, and Modern Marxist Economics. The successful candidates should hold a Ph.D. in economics or a related discipline with strong research interests in economics from a leading research university. Salary is competitive. Research fund and housing allowance are provided. To apply, please send a cover letter, a curriculum vita, a sample of written work, and three letters of reference to: Xu Ning, The School of Economics, Nanjing University, 22 Hankou Road, Nanjing, 210008, P.R. of China (Tel: 86-25-83596250; Fax 86-25-83595262; email: xuning@nju.edu.cn). NATIONAL CHI NAN UNIVERSITY, Nantou, Taiwan . AF Any Field . The Department of Economics at National Chi Nan University in Taiwan invites applicants for tenure track positions at the assistant professor level or above. Candidates who apply for the positions must have a Ph.D degree, and a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education and academic research. A good command of Mandarin is required. Interested candidates please summit one copy of curriculum vita, official graduate transcripts, samples of research writings, and three letters of recommendation. Please send all application materials by October 31, 2007. For more information, please contact us as follows: Recruiting Committee, Department of Economics, National Chi Nan University, 1 University Rd., Puli, Nantou, 545 Taiwan R.O.C. (Tel: 886-49-2910960 ext. 4510; Fax: 886-49-2914435; E-mail: clchen@ncnu.edu.tw; http://www.econ.ncnu.edu.tw/). PETROLEUM INSTITUTE, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Institution: The Petroleum Institute was created in 2001 with the goal of establishing itself as a world-class institution in engineering education and research in areas of significance to the oil and gas and the broader energy industries. The PIÆs sponsors and affiliates include Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and four major international oil companies. The campus has modern instructional laboratories and classroom facilities and is now in the planning phase of three major research centers on its campus. The PI is affiliated with the Colorado School of Mines, the University of Maryland (College Park), and Leoben and Linz Universities. PI is in the process of developing future working relationships with other major universities and research institutions around the world to capitalize on joint research areas of interest. For additional information, please refer to the PI website: www.pi.ac.ae. . AF Any Field . Economics Faculty--The Petroleum Institute in Abu Dhabi is seeking applicants to teach General Economics and other undergraduate Economics courses. Appointments at Assistant Professor and Associate Professor will be considered, depending on qualifications. The minimum requirement is an earned Ph.D. in economics or a closely related discipline from an established Western school. The Economics faculty works closely with the five Engineering programs and the Foundation program in order to further develop and refine the curriculum and pursue research opportunities. Comprehensive multi-discipline research facilities will come on line in the near future, and opportunities exist to pursue collaborative or individual scholarship relevant to the oil and gas industries. Appointments are anticipated for Spring 2008. Female candidates are particularly welcome to apply. Salary / Benefits: The total compensation package includes û a highly competitive tax-free (in UAE) 12- month base salary, accumulating annual gratuity, and a competitive benefits package comprising annual housing, utilities, initial furnishing, free bus service, interest-free automobile purchase loan, education expenses, free health service and insurance, relocation expenses, and generous leave with annual return tickets for the family. Applicants must be in good health and will be required to pass a pre-employment medical examination. Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is a modern city of over 600,000 with direct air links to most parts of the world. Theatres, an international film series, art exhibitions, and music concerts provide ample cultural opportunities. Although founded just 34 years ago, the Emirates is one of the most rapidly developing nations on earth. Citizens comprise a moderate Muslim society in which freedom of religion prevails and women are respected and free to dress in western clothes without coverings. To Apply: Interested qualified candidates should submit a letter of application and a detailed resume with the contact details of at least three referees electronically to The Recruiting Coordinator at The Petroleum Institute (recruiting- coordinator@pi.ac.ae). The submission of materials as an MS Word/PDF attachment is strongly encouraged. All documents should be in English. Candidates are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible, indicating their timeframe of availability. Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2007 and continue until the available position has been filled. UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND, St. Lucia, Australia . F0 International Economics O1 Development I1 Health E0 Macroeconomics . The School of Economics has a continuing position for a Lecturer (Assistant Professor equivalent) from Semester 1, 2008 to teach in one or more of the above areas of economics. You will be expected to teach at all levels and be capable of supervising honours and postgraduate students. You will be expected to undertake research of outstanding quality, evidenced by publications in top-ranked national and international journals. You will also be expected to apply for competitive research grants. You should possess a Ph.D. in Economics (from a university with a strong, international reputation in Economics) or be within six months of submission. This is a continuing, full-time appointment. The salary will be in the range of $68,239-$81,034 per annum, plus employer superannuation contributions of 17%. You can obtain the position description and selection criteria from http://www.uq.edu.au/staff/ or contact M. Cowan at m.cowan@economics.uq.edu.au. Telephone Head of School, Professor John Foster, (07) 3365 6780, to discuss the role. Send applications to the HR Officer, Faculty of Business and Economics and Law, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Qld 4072, Austral;ia or email to Applications@bel.uq.edu.au. Applications Close: 31 August, 2007. Reference Number: 1304245. UNIVERSITY OF ST. GALLEN, St. Gallen, Switzerland . F0 International Economics . The University of St. Gallen, Switzerland - a leading University in Business Administration, Economics, Law and Social Science - seeks to appoint a Professor of International Economics. The successful applicant has a strong publication record in international economics. Furthermore, she/he should have a demonstrated interest in economic policy. Teaching responsibilities are within the "International Affairs" and "Economics" programs at all levels (Bachelor, Master and PhD programs). Depending on experience and academic record of the applicant, the position can be filled at a full, associate or tenure track professor level. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply. For further information about this position, please contact Prof. Michael Lechner, dean of the Economics Department (Michael.Lechner@unisg.ch), and Prof. Roland Kley, Academic Director, International Affairs program (Roland.Kley@unisg.ch). Interested candidates should submit their application along with the usual supporting documents no later than September 15, 2007 to the President of the University of St. Gallen, Prof. Ernst Mohr, PhD, Dufourstrasse 50, CH-9000 St.Gallen, Switzerland. UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada . AF Any Field Z0 Public Policy . The University of Saskatchewan invites applications for a newly established Centennial Chair in Public Policy. The Chair will provide leadership and vision to establish and promote excellence in interdisciplinary research and graduate student training in an area fundamental to the mission of a newly created School of Public Policy. The SchoolÆs goal is to be a leader among public policy schools in Canada and serve as a provincial, national, and international focal point for key policy issues. Celebrating the UniversityÆs Centennial, the Chair signals the significance of the UniversityÆs commitment to excellence in both research and teaching. The ideal candidate will have a PhD or equivalent and be a nationally/internationally recognized scholar with a strong record of attracting competitively awarded research funding and promoting interdisciplinary research and cross- disciplinary partnerships. Applications are welcome from outstanding candidates in all fields/disciplines with a public policy focus. Areas of special strength and interest in the new School include: health, education, and social policy; the social economy; agriculture and the new rural economy; science and trade policy; and resources and the environment. The SchoolÆs overarching theme is ôinnovation policy.ö The successful candidate will be appointed to a tenured or tenure-track position at a rank commensurate with qualifications, and the Chair will be awarded for a five-year period, renewable once. The successful candidate will assume the position on or before July 1, 2008. For information about the University of Saskatchewan, please visit www.usask.ca. The University of Saskatchewan is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Should you want to learn more about this unique leadership opportunity, call Jim Dybikowski or Maureen MacLean at (604) 913-7768 or forward your CV, a letter of introduction and the names of three referees, and a summary of your proposed research program, in confidence, to Provence Consulting Inc. (Fax 604-913-8356; Email: search@provenceconsulting.com). We communicate with all who express interest. STOCKHOLM UNIVERSITY, Stockholm, Sweden . E0 Macroeconomics & Monetary Economics . Stockholm University invites applications for a position as Professor for ôThe Savings Banks Foundations and Swedbank Chair in Macroeconomicsö at the Institute for International Economic Studies (IIES). Deadline for applications: August 31, 2007. Ref. No. SU 611-1534-07. The position is in the field of economics with special emphasis on the research area of macroeconomics, including theory as well as empirical work. Main tasks of the chair-holder: To initiate and lead larger research projects with external funding within the subject field together with researchers at the IIES or other seats of learning; to supervise graduate students at the IIES and at the Department of Economics; to develop and be in charge of courses in macroeconomics within the graduate program or the advanced undergraduate program. Knowledge of Swedish is not a requirement for being appointed to the position, but the applicant should be prepared to carry out certain administrative and pedagogical tasks in Swedish within a few years after the appointment. Qualification requirements: Qualified for the appointment to this professorship is an individual with extremely well-documented scientific skills at the highest international level. These skill requirements are considerably higher than the requirements for Associate Professor (the Swedish docent title). In addition, well-documented pedagogical skills are required. Bases for assessment/criteria for evaluation of candidates: Since the IIES is primarily a research institute, special weight in the evaluation is to be given to scientific skills. Certain weight is to be given to pedagogical skills and the ability to create and lead research activities within the research field. Since most of the InstituteÆs researchers are men, applications from female candidates are particularly welcome. Guidelines for the application are given in ôTemplate for application for employment and for promotion to the rank of professor or senior lecturer at Stockholm University,ö which can be found at www.su.se/nyanstallning. The template can also be provided by the administrative coordinator. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application follows the template and the requirements in the job announcement and that it is submitted in due time. For more information about the position please contact the Director of the IIES, Professor Torsten Persson phone: +46 (0) 8 16 30 66, email: torsten.person@iies.su.se. For questions concerning the handling of the application and guidelines for the application, please contact the administrative coordinator Maria Juntura, phone +46 (0) 8 16 20 48, email: maria.juntura@samfak.su.se. Trade union representatives: Bo Ekengren (SACO), Lisbeth Haggberg (ST-ATF), phone number, +47 (0) 8 16 20 00 (switchboard) and Gunnar Stenberg (SEKO), phone number +46 70 316 4341. For further information, see the Stockholm University ôRules of Employment for the Hiring of Teachers,ö the Temple for application and relevant websites: Rules of Employment, Template for application etc (www.su.se/nyanstallning); Stockholm University (www.su.se); Institute for International Economic Studies (www.iies.su.se). Please send your application, quoting ref. No. SU 611-1534-07, to: Stockholm University, The Registrar/PA, SE-10691 Stockholm, Sweden or by email t: registrator@su.se. The application must be in the RegistrarÆs office no later than August 31, 2007. In the event of a discrepancy between the English translation of the job announcement and the Swedish original, the Swedish ersion shall take precedent. UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY, Sydney, Australia . E0 Macroeconomics . The Discipline of Economics at The University of Sydney invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the lecturer/senior lecturer/associate professor level in any area of macroeconomics. The appointment will be made at a level appropriate to the successful applicantÆs qualifications and experience in accordance with the selection criteria for each level. At the lecturer level this would include a PhD at or near completion, with some evidence of teaching and research publications potential. Appointment at the senior lecturer level would require at least five years lecturing, teaching, supervision and research experience with evidence of a growing international reputation. An appointment at the associate professor level would be expected to have at least 10-12 years teaching, lecturing, supervision and research experience with a proven ability to attract competitive research funding and an outstanding record of publications in leading field journals. Applications must be submitted on-line. For more information on how to submit your application, and to find details of the selection criteria for each level, please visit http://positions.usyd.edu.au and search by reference number 108017. Specific enquiries about the application process can be directed to Kevin Mitchell on +61 2 9036 7294 or kmitchell@usyd.edu.au. Information about Economics at the University of Sydney can be found at http://www.econ.usyd.edu.au/econ/. Specific enquiries about the role can be directed to Associate Professor Russell Ross, Chair of the Discipline of Economics on +61 2 9351 6613 or e-mail: rossr@econ.usyd.edu.au. The successful applicant must be available to start by mid-February 2008. Closing: 6 September 2007. UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada . J0 Empirical Labor Economics F1 International Trade E0 Monetary Economics . The Department of Economics at the University of Victoria invites applications for one regular full time position, at the Assistant Professor level, starting July 1st, 2008. The Department is seeking applicants whose primary research interest is in empirical labour economics, international trade, or monetary economics. Applicants should have the Ph.D. in hand or be close to completion, and must show promise of excellence in research and teaching. The Department has an active Ph.D. Program and is interested in individuals capable of making a significant contribution to the DepartmentÆs research capacity. Candidates are expected to be able to provide Ph.D. level instruction in a core area, as well as in their area of specialization. Information about the Department is available on its Webpage at http://web.uvic.ca/econ. The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Please send applications, including curriculum vitae, the names of three referees and a current research paper, to: Chair - Search Committee, Department of Economics, University of Victoria, P.O. Box 1700 STN CSC, Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2, CANADA. If you are not applying for the empirical labour position, then clearly indicate your primary field in your application letter. Applicants are requested to arrange for at least three letters of reference to be sent directly by the referees to the Chair of the Search Committee. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible. The deadline for the receipt of applications and letters of reference is November 16th, 2007. UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR, Windsor, Canada . D0 Microeconomics . Applications are invited for a tenure-track position in theoretical and/or applied microeconomics at the rank of Assistant Professor or Lecturer commencing July 1, 2008. Qualifications include completion of a PhD or a scheduled thesis defense before the date of appointment. The successful candidate will combine a strong commitment to quality teaching and excellent research potential. Applications will include the following: a letter of application, statement of citizenship/resident status; a curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching and research interests; samples of scholarly work; teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness; and, three letters of reference to be forwarded directly by the referees. Electronic applications will not be accepted. Applications should be mailed to Dr. Peter G.C. Townley, Head, Department of Economics, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, Canada N9B 3P4. In order to ensure full consideration, complete applications should be received no later than November 15, 2007. Although electronic applications will not be accepted, inquiries may be made to econhead@uwindsor.ca. In accordance with Canadian immigration regulations this advertisement is first directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. For additional information, see æPosition ProfilesÆ at www.uwindsor.ca/facultypositions. YOKOHAMA NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Yokohama, Japan . G0 Financial Economics . The Interdisciplinary Research Centre (IRC) of Yokohama National University invites applications for a full- time tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. Applicants should have a PhD in economics, finance or related fields. Applicants with expertise in any area of finance, such as financial economics, mathematical finance, computational finance, or financial econometrics, will be considered. The post is funded by the grant from Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology with the fixed term till March 2012. The tenure reviews occurs at the end of the third year and in March, 20. A successful candidate, who proves excellence in research and teaching, and proficiency in Japanese in either of these reviews, will be promoted to a tenured associate professor position. Salary is in the range of 6 million yen to 8 million yen per annum, according to the experience. Applicants should submit: Completed application form (Curriculum Vitae, List of Publications); Application form is downloadable from http://www.ynu.ac.jp/jinji/jin65_E.html; up to 5 selected reprints; summary of previous research contributions (up to 2 pages); research proposal at YNU(up to 2 pages), and a short statement of educational goals (up to 1 page), to IRC1@ynu.ac.jp. Applications close on 31 August 2007. For more detailed information, visit http://www.ynu.ac.jp/jinji/jin65_E.html.