JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2015 - January 31, 2016

University of Gothenburg

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Department of Economics
1-2 Post-Doctoral Position(s) in Economics

JOE ID Number: 2015-02_111454865
Date Posted: 11/23/2015
Date Inactive: 01/31/2016
Position Title/Short Description
Title: 1-2 Post-Doctoral Position(s) in Economics
Section: International:Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Gothenburg, SWEDEN
JEL Classifications:
E -- Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics
L -- Industrial Organization
Keywords:
Economics
Full Text of JOE Listing:

1-2 Post-Doctoral Position(s) in Economics
Applications are welcome for 1-2 three-year post-doctoral position(s) in Economics in the Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg (Sweden).

Applicants should hold a recent PhD in Economics, or be close to finishing their thesis, and should pursue research in macroeconomics or empirical industrial organization. Research potential is our key selection criterion for the advertised position. The successful candidate will be expected to carry out research suitable for publication in leading or highly ranked field and general economics journals.

Salary takes the form of a tax-exempt scholarship at a European competitive level. Additional funds are available for travel and shorter visits to other departments. The Department will require involvement in a limited amount of teaching and supervision, the terms of which will be agreed later. Subject to funding and satisfactory performance, the position may be extended by up to three years.

The application should include a detailed CV with a list of publications/working papers, one electronic job market paper, and the names and addresses of two referees. Additional material might be requested. The application must be received no later than December 15, 2015. Interviews and research presentations will be organized for shortlisted candidates during January and February, at the Department of Economics or via a video link. It is highly desirable that the position is taken up by September 2016, but there is some flexibility.

All application material should be sent to: applications@economics.gu.se

For information about the Department of Economics, please refer to: http://www.economics.gu.se

The Department of Economics encourages equality and diversity. We particularly welcome female applicants.

More information can be obtained from the Head of Department, Professor Måns Söderbom, email: mans.soderbom@economics.gu.se

Application Requirements:
  • Application Instructions Below
Application deadline: 12/15/2015
Application Instructions:
The application should include a detailed CV with a list of publications/working papers, one electronic job market paper, and the names and addresses of two referees. Additional material might be requested. The application must be received no later than December 15, 2015.
All application material should be sent to: applications@economics.gu.se