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The Department of Economics is the largest and highest ranked institute for economic research in Norway. The Department offers Bachelor's and Masters'sprogrammes, as well as a doctoral programme with approximately 40 students. The department hosts a Centre of Excellence funded by the Research Council of Norway; Centre of Equality, Social Organization and Performance (ESOP).

Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Economics

Associate Professor in Economics

Job description

At the Department of Economics there is 1 vacant position as Associate Professor in Economics.

Qualifications

We are looking for an excellent economist holding a PhD in economics. When ranking qualified applicants, both research, teaching, research leadership, as well as administrative experience are evaluated together with personal qualities and suitability for the position. The person we hire must be able to contribute to the Department’s long-term academic development.

We offer

  • A starting pay of NOK 613 500 -710400(SKO 1011, grade 70-77), depending on level of competence/length of service
  • Academically stimulating working environment
  • Good pension benefits under the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund scheme
  • Good welfare benefits(e.g. maternity leave)

Applicants who are qualified for full professorship are promoted to such once they have taken up their position.

Applications

Candidates should indicate their interest in a position by uploading the relevant information at no later than December 1, including

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • A complete list of papers and publications
  • Up to threeresearchpapers
  • Letters ofRecommendation

After a preliminary screening process, successful candidates may be invited to provide additional information and complete their application through the university online application system before February 1, 2015.

An interview will be a part of the appointment process, and candidates may be invited to give a seminar.

For more information on existing guidelines for appointments to Professor and to Associate Professor at the University of Oslo, please visit:Rules for Appointments to Professorships and Associate Professorships.

The University of Oslo has an Acquisition of Rights Agreement for all employees for the purpose of securing intellectual property rights to research results etc.

The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.

  • Application deadline:
  • December 1, 2014: registration at EconJobMarket, and February 1, 2015: registration at the UiO online application system (upon invitation only)
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  • Contacts:
  • Head of Administration Merethe Aase
    Telephone: +47 22 85 51 25
  • Head of Department Nils-Henrik von der Fehr
    Telephone: +47 22 85 51 40