Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Economics
Assistant Professor in Economics - 3 positions
Job description
Assistant professorships (“postdoktorer”) are primarily intended to qualify candidates for a career in academia. They are fixed-term appointments for up to four years, with some teaching and administrative duties.
One position is associated with ESOP, a centre funded by the Research Council of Norway as a Centre of Excellence. The research at ESOP aims at exploring the links between equality, social organization, and economic performance, both in rich and poor countries. For more information on ESOP, see http://www.esop.uio.no/
One position is associated with Oslo Fiscal Studies (OFS), a centre based on cooperation among the Department of Economics at the University of Oslo, Statistics Norway, and the Ragnar Frisch Centre for Economic Research. The overall objective of OFS is to expand the volume and enhance the quality of research and teaching in public economics. For more information on OFS, seehttp://www.sv.uio.no/econ/english/research/centres/ofs/
One positions will be affiliated with the research project GINE: “General Institutional Equilibrium- theory and policy implication”. The project applies and develops game theory and contract theory to analyze political economy, public economics and environmental policy. The project is funded by an ERC Starting Grant. For more information, see:http://www.sv.uio.no/econ/english/research/projects/general-institutional-equilibrium/index.html
Funded by the European Research Council, GINE develops game theory and contract theory to analyze political economy, public economics, or environmental policy. For more information, see: http://www.sv.uio.no/econ/english/research/projects/general-institutional-equilibrium/index.html
Qualifications and Personal Skills
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree. Candidates from foreign educational institutions must have completed the requirements for the doctoral degree within five months after the closing date. Candidates from Norwegian educational institutions must have submitted their doctoral dissertations for evaluation before the closing date. Confirmation from the relevant institution, that requirements are (or will be) met, should accompany the application together with the doctoral dissertation.
The ranking of qualified applicants are based on scientific merits. Ongoing research and future plans are also considered in line with personal suitability for the job and cooperation skills. For all positions, experience within the relevant research areas (ESOP; OFS and GInE) is also considered when ranking candidates.
We offer
The application should contain information on education, earlier positions, research and teaching activities and administrative experience.
Candidates should indicate which position(s) they are applying for.
Applications should be submitted electronically with the following:
An interview will be a part of the appointment process, and the applicant may be invited to give a seminar
Guidelines for appointments to post-doctoral research fellowships at the University of Oslo may be obtained athttps://www.uio.no/english/about/regulations/personnel/academic/guidelines-appointment-postdoc-researcher.html
The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender representation in the workforce and to recruit individuals with an immigrant background.
Assistant professorships (“postdoktorer”) are primarily intended to qualify candidates for a career in academia. They are fixed-term appointments for up to four years, with some teaching and administrative duties.
One position is associated with ESOP, a centre funded by the Research Council of Norway as a Centre of Excellence. The research at ESOP aims at exploring the links between equality, social organization, and economic performance, both in rich and poor countries. For more information on ESOP, see http://www.esop.uio.no/
One position is associated with Oslo Fiscal Studies (OFS), a centre based on cooperation among the Department of Economics at the University of Oslo, Statistics Norway, and the Ragnar Frisch Centre for Economic Research. The overall objective of OFS is to expand the volume and enhance the quality of research and teaching in public economics. For more information on OFS, seehttp://www.sv.uio.no/econ/english/research/centres/ofs/
One positions will be affiliated with the research project GINE: “General Institutional Equilibrium- theory and policy implication”. The project applies and develops game theory and contract theory to analyze political economy, public economics and environmental policy. The project is funded by an ERC Starting Grant. For more information, see:http://www.sv.uio.no/econ/english/research/projects/general-institutional-equilibrium/index.html
Funded by the European Research Council, GINE develops game theory and contract theory to analyze political economy, public economics, or environmental policy. For more information, see: http://www.sv.uio.no/econ/english/research/projects/general-institutional-equilibrium/index.html
Qualifications and Personal Skills
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree. Candidates from foreign educational institutions must have completed the requirements for the doctoral degree within five months after the closing date. Candidates from Norwegian educational institutions must have submitted their doctoral dissertations for evaluation before the closing date. Confirmation from the relevant institution, that requirements are (or will be) met, should accompany the application together with the doctoral dissertation.
The ranking of qualified applicants are based on scientific merits. Ongoing research and future plans are also considered in line with personal suitability for the job and cooperation skills. For all positions, experience within the relevant research areas (ESOP; OFS and GInE) is also considered when ranking candidates.
We offer
- A starting pay NOK 468.400 - 533.000 (SKO 1352 postdoktor, pay grade 57-64), depending on level of competence/length of service
- Academically stimulating working environment
- Mentor programme
- Good pension benefits under the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund scheme
- Good welfare benefits (e.g. maternity leave, subsidised childcare)
The application should contain information on education, earlier positions, research and teaching activities and administrative experience.
Candidates should indicate which position(s) they are applying for.
Applications should be submitted electronically with the following:
- Letter of application
- Project description and progress plan (2-4 pages) for the work to be undertaken during the course of the term of appointment
- Curriculum Vitae
- A complete list of publications
An interview will be a part of the appointment process, and the applicant may be invited to give a seminar
Guidelines for appointments to post-doctoral research fellowships at the University of Oslo may be obtained athttps://www.uio.no/english/about/regulations/personnel/academic/guidelines-appointment-postdoc-researcher.html
The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender representation in the workforce and to recruit individuals with an immigrant background.
- Region:
- Oslo
- Job type:
- Contract
- Working hours:
- Full-time
- Working days:
- Day
- Application deadline:
- February 1, 2013
- Location:
- Oslo
- Reference number:
- 2012/12681
- Home page:
- http://www.sv.uio.no/
- 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
