National University of Singapore

Position Title/Short Description

Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Centre for Behavioural Economics at the National University of Singapore invites applications for Research Assistant Professor positions from scholars with strong skills in applied empirical methods, econometrics and in the science of behavioural change. Experience in field experiments is a plus.

Candidates should have an outstanding record in an accredited PhD program in economics or related fields. Successful candidates will work on exciting projects which have immediate policy and commercial implications. Our projects utilize big data sets and field experiments, and cover industry sectors in healthcare, transportation, retail and finance.

There will be no teaching obligation for the first contract. Salaries are globally competitive and commensurate with candidate's qualifications, track record, potential, experience.

Interested applicants should submit the following in electronic form (PDF file):
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Publication list
- Two best papers (published/working paper)
- Three reference letters
- Three referees with contact information

Please send the electronic submission to Ms Serene Ng, biznlhs@nus.edu.sg, with subject header as “Application for Research Assistant Professor”

Interviews will be held at the ASSA meetings in Atlanta, Georgia in Jan 2019. Applications must be submitted by Dec 1, 2018 to receive full consideration. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.