The Swedish Institute for Social Research (SOFI), Stockholm University

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The Swedish Institute for Social Research (SOFI) at Stockholm University seeks to fill 2 post-doctoral researcher/assistant professor positions in labor economics. Appointments will be effective August 2019.

About us
The research institute consists of economists and sociologists. The labor economics research group consists of approximately 30 researchers. Research covers labor economics in a very broad sense. For more details see http://www.sofi.su.se.

About the Position
The holders of the positions will devote most of their time, at least 70 percent, to their own research. Besides research, the positions involve some obligations to contribute to teaching, supervising and administration. The position is a three year stipend (post-doc), with a possible extension for an additional three years (assistant professor).

Job Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in economics received after January 1, 2016 but preferably no later than September 2019.

Application Procedure
Interested candidates should upload their materials (cover letter, CV, references and job-market paper) through the AEA’s Job Openings for Economists homepage by November 10, 2018. SOFI will be interviewing candidates at the AEA 2019 Meeting in Atlanta and the EEA 2018 Meeting in Naples. Candidates should make it clear in their cover letter where they will be available for an interview.