JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021

University of Southern Denmark

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Department of Business and Economics
Assistant Professor of Finance

JOE ID Number: 2020-02_111465747
Date Posted: 10/19/2020
Date Inactive: 01/31/2021
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant Professor of Finance
Section: International:Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Odense, DENMARK
JEL Classification: G0 -- General
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Department of Business and Economics, University of Southern Denmark in Odense, invites applications for one or more tenure track positions as Assistant Professor of Finance starting on August 1st, 2021 or on a mutually agreed date.

Job Qualifications:
We seek candidates with a strong research potential in Finance who must demonstrate the ability to publish in leading international journals within Finance or related disciplines. All areas of Finance are invited. Knowledge of Danish is not required for the position. Applicants should have completed their PhD in Finance, Financial Economics or a related discipline prior to starting. We also encourage seasoned candidates with a strong research pipeline and teaching experience to apply. The duration of the assistant professorship is six years including a tenure revision.

About The Finance Group:
The Finance Group is an active research group and a central player at the department; for further information please visit www.sdu.dk/finance. The aim of the Finance Group is to carry out research of high international standards documented through publications in internationally distinguished journals and through presentations at top conferences. The Finance Group holds an active seminar series with various speakers from renowned international universities as well as workshops. Faculty members conduct research within all main areas of Finance (e.g., corporate finance, asset pricing, banking, household finance, and financial markets) and frequently interact in colloquia meetings. The department provides a supportive research environment and research facilities, data (e.g., CRSP and Compustat), travel support, etc. are generally very good.

The Finance Group offers undergraduate and graduate courses in Finance. The teaching load is favorable. Beneficial tax agreements may apply to non-Danish applicants. The remuneration package is competitive at the European level and includes a fixed-term stipend to qualified candidates and substantial publication bonuses funded by the Danish Finance Institute.

Application Procedure:
Applicants should send their application via the JOE Network; see http://www.aeaweb.org/joe/ where the announcement can be found under JOE Listings. Interviews are expected to be conducted online at the European Job Market in December 2020 and the AFA meetings in January 2021. Interested candidates not attending the meetings are also encouraged to apply, but they must specifically state this and address how interviews can be carried out.

Application Deadline: Applications are considered on a rolling basis and they must be received by November 22nd, 2020 to be guaranteed full consideration; late applications may be accepted until the positions are filled.

Application Requirements:
  • Letters of Reference
  • Research Papers
  • Transcripts
  • Cover Letter
  • CV
Application deadline: 01/31/2021
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