Postdoctoral Researcher in Economics

• Norsk Bokmål
• English

The University of Stavanger invites applicants for a postdoctoral researcher position in economics at the UiS Business School, Department of Economic and Finance. The candidate is encouraged to start in the period July-September 2024.

The objectives of the position is to strengthen research, and to give early-carrier researchers the opportunity to qualify for top academic
positions.

The postdoctoral researcher will be employed for a period of four years. The employment period includes about 25% teaching and/or supervision of students. 

The position is financed with funding from The Norwegian Research Council and NCS2030 – a National Centre for Sustainable Subsurface Utilization of the Norwegian Continental Shelf. 

The appointee is expected to be based in Stavanger and contribute to the academic community at the business school. At the same time we encourage stays at foreign research institutions.

We are seeking a candidate with a strong academic background and a PhD in economics, preferably completed recently or about to be completed, and research interests within one or several of the following areas: macroeconomics, growth, trade, industrial organization, development economics, public economics, or natural resource economics. Researchers with a background in empirical analysis are particularly encouraged to apply.

It is a prerequisite for taking up the position that the doctorate has been approved.

Successful candidates will have a good command of both oral and written English.

In the assessment the following criteria will be emphasised:

• international experience and network
• ability to publish in highly ranked international journals in economics
• good teamwork, communication skills and ability to participate in research communities across organizational units
• ability to work independently in a structured manner
• motivation, sense of responsibility and accountability, work capacity as well as ambition and enthusiasm for high quality research

• diversed responsibilities in a large, exciting and socially important organisation
• an ambitious and rapidly evolving working environment. We strive to include employees at all levels in strategic decisions and promote an informal atmosphere with a non-hierarchical organisational structure
• colleague-based guidance programme (NyTi ) if teaching is part of your position
• salary in accordance with the State Salary Scale, l.pl 17.510, code 1352, NOK 550.000 - 650.000 gross per year. A higher salary may be considered in special cases. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
• automatic membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, which provides favourable insurance and retirement benefits
• favourable membership terms at a gym and at the university sports club, SiS sports club  at campus
• employment with an Inclusive Workplace organisation which is committed to reducing sick leave, increasing the proportion of employees with reduced working capacity, and increasing the number of professionally active seniors
• Hjem-jobb-hjem , discounted public transport to and from work
• as an employee in Norway, you will have access to an optimal health service, as well as good pensions, generous maternity/paternity leave, and a competitive salary. Nursery places are guaranteed and reasonably priced.
• relocation programme
• language courses : On this page you can see which language courses you may be entitled to (look up “language courses” under employment conditions)

We consider diversity as a resource in our work and learning environment, and we are committed to respecting 

Universal design characterises physical and digital learning environments, and we strive to provide reasonable adjustments for employees with disabilities.

You are encouraged to apply regardless of gender, cultural background, disability, or if you have been without employment for a period of time.

If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, gaps in their CV, or immigrant backgrounds, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these groups for an interview. If you fall into any of these categories, feel free to indicate it when applying for the position.

Learn more about the criteria for being considered an applicant in these specific groups here .

More information on the position can be obtained from Head of Department Venke Furre Haaland, tel: 51833752, e-mail: [email protected] or Professor Torfinn Harding, tel: 51831674, e-mail: [email protected] .

Information about the appointment procedure can be obtained from Senir HR Advisor Helene Engelsgjerd Figved, tel: 51831558, e-mail: [email protected] .

To apply for this position please follow the link "Apply for this job". Your application letter, relevant education and work experience as well as language skills must be registered here.

The following documents must be uploaded as attachments to your application:

• cover letter addressing your research interests and motivation 
• CV with a full summary of your education and experience
• documentation of approved PhD. If you have yet to complete the PhD, you are encouraged to enclose a note from your institution on the expected date of obtaining the doctoral degree. 
• list of academic working papers and publications. You may also upload up to 5 publications, including your PhD thesis.
• transcripts and certificates, and other documentation that you consider relevant

Applications are evaluated based on the information available at Jobbnorge on the application deadline. You should ensure that your application shows clearly how your skills and experience meet the criteria which are set out above.

The documentation must be available in either a Scandinavian language or in English. If the total size of the attachments exceeds 30 MB, they must be compressed before upload. 

Please note that information on applicants may be published even if the applicant has requested not to be included in the official list of applicants - see Section 25 of the Freedom of Information Act . If your request is not granted, you will be notified.

UiS only considers applications and attachments registered in Jobbnorge.

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. If your application is considered to be in conflict with the criteria in the latter legislation, it will be rejected without further assessment.

Employment as Postdoctoral Fellow is regulated in "Regulations concerning terms and conditions of employment for the posts of post-doctoral research fellow and research fellow, research assistant and resident".

The University of Stavanger has signed The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)  

Your qualifications for the position, based on documentation registered in Jobbnorge, will be assessed by an internal expert committee. The committee will conduct an independent
assessment of your scientific works.

Based on the committee's statement, relevant applicants will be invited to an interview before any recommendations are made. References will also be obtained for relevant candidates. More about the hiring process on our website.

UiS has an Acquisition of Rights Agreement for the purpose of securing rights to intellectual property created by its employees, including research results.

The position has been announced in both Norwegian and English. In the case of differences of meaning between the texts, the Norwegian text takes precedence.

The University of Stavanger (UiS) has about 12,000 students and 2,200 employees. The university has high ambitions. We strive to have an innovative and international profile, and be a driving force in knowledge development and in the process of societal change. Our common direction is driven by consideration for green and sustainable change and equitable social development, through new ways of managing natural resources and facilitating better cities and local communities. Energy, health and welfare, learning for life are our focus areas.
In constant collaboration and dialogue with our surroundings, regionally, nationally and internationally, we enjoy an open and creative climate for education, research, innovation, dissemination and museum activities. Academic life at the University of Stavanger is organised into six faculties comprising various departments/schools and National Research Centres, as well as the Museum of Archaeology. We are a member of the European Consortium of Innovative Universities. The university is located in the most attractive region in the country with more than 300,000 inhabitants. The Stavanger region has a dynamic labour market and exciting cultural and leisure activities.
Together with our staff and students we will challenge the well-known and explore the unknown.

The University of Stavanger Business School carries out research and offers study programs across all areas of business. The study options include bachelor programs in Business Administration, Accounting & Auditing, and Law. The school also offers master programs in Business Administration, Accounting & Auditing, and Executive MBA, as well as research education (PhD). The Centre of Innovation Research and the Center for Entrepreneurship are both part of the business school. There are currently 140 employees and 1,400 students at the school. The UiS Business School is organized in three departments; Department of Innovation, Leadership and Marketing, Department of Accounting and Law and Department of Economics and Finance.

8th January 2024

University of Stavanger

Stavanger

Scope

Fulltime (1 positions) Fulltime (%)

Fixed Term

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