Postdoctoral Researcher in Macroeconometrics

The Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Helsinki invites applications for the position of

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER

for a fixed two-year period starting on the 1st of September 2024.

The position is part of the project “Structural Analysis of Non-Gaussian Time Series with Applications to Climate and Macroeconomy” funded by the Research Council of Finland. The primary aim of the project is the development of new econometric methods related to non-Gaussian structural vector autoregressive (SVAR) models. In addition, the new and existing methods are employed to study the economic effects of climate change as well as economic and financial shocks. The project builds upon our previous research on SVAR models .

The successful applicant is expected to conduct theoretical and/or empirical research related to the general themes of the project. In addition, they are expected to actively contribute to teaching in the master’s and doctoral programmes in economics (up to 5% of the annual working time) and other research activities of the group.

Environment

The Faculty of Social Sciences is Finland’s leading research and education institute in social sciences, and the country’s most diverse social sciences faculty in terms of the range of its disciplines and fields of research. The Faculty has a strong international research profile and a number of international master’s programmes, and several of its disciplinary units have been rated among the top 50 in the world. The Faculty has approximately 500 research and teaching staff, and each year it awards some 300 bachelor’s degrees, 400 master’s degrees and more than 40 doctoral degrees.

The position is based at the Discipline of Economics (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-social-sciences/research/disciplines-and-research-centres/economics), which is part of the newly founded Helsinki Graduate School of Economics jointly with the Economics Departments of Aalto University School of Business and Hanken School of Economics. Its purpose is to promote high-quality economic research, to develop and coordinate master’s and doctoral level economic education and to promote cooperation in economics among the participating units. In addition, the Discipline collaborates closely with VATT Institute for Economic Research .

Qualifications

The appointee to the position must hold a doctoral degree in economics, econometrics, statistics, or another relevant field and have strong skills in quantitative methods and an excellent command of English. The default assumption is that the degree requirement must be met by the beginning of the employment. The appointee must have the ability to conduct independent scholarly work as well as the teaching skills necessary for the position. Their research interests should be aligned with the objectives of the project and the research areas of the research group. Knowledge of the Finnish language is not required.

What we offer

The University of Helsinki is an equal opportunity employer, and we offer an attractive and diverse workplace in an inspiring environment with a variety of development opportunities and benefits. The annual gross salary range will be approximately €45,000 – €48,000, depending on the appointee’s qualifications and experience. The employment contract will include a probationary period of six months. The chosen applicant is expected to reside in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki. The Faculty of Social Sciences provides assistance in relocation.

Finland is one of the most liveable countries, with a high quality of life, safety, and an excellent education system. Finland is a member of the EU, has high quality and inexpensive childcare, free schooling, and tertiary training (also in English), generous family benefits and healthcare, and was recently ranked as the best country in the world for expat families. The successful candidate will receive the benefits provided by the University of Helsinki to university employees, including occupational health care services and obtain access to high-quality public affordable childcare services and schools. Read more about the employee benefits at our university and why the University of Helsinki is an excellent career choice .

For additional information about the position and the research project, please contact Professor Markku Lanne ([email protected]).

How to apply

Please submit your application as a single pdf file in English using the University of Helsinki Recruitment System. Please include the following in your application: 1) a short cover letter describing your areas of expertise and motivation for the position, 2) your curriculum vitae containing a list of your publications and working papers, and 3) a job market paper. In addition, two letters of reference submitted via the EconJobMarket portal are required.

External applicants, please submit your application by using the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the "Apply now" button below.

Applicants who are currently employed by the University of Helsinki are requested to submit their application by using the Employee login in SAP Fiori portal:https://msap.sap.helsinki.fi.

The closing date for applications is 29 February 2024.