26th December 2022
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Postdoctoral position in Labour Economics/Gender Economics/Management and Organisation
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About NHH
NHH Norwegian School of Economics is one of the leading business schools in Europe. We are internationally recognised for our research environment, and we educate the leaders of the future. NHH is the first choice for students who want to study economics and business administration in Norway. We have about 3,600 students and 450 employees.
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About the position
NHH in Bergen, Norway, invites applicants for a three-year postdoctoral position in Labour Economics at the Department of Economics .
The Department has high ambitions in terms of research where the main research areas are Labour Economics, Industrial Organisation, Behavioural Economics, Macro- and Resource Economics, International Trade, Development Economics and Applied Microeconomics.
The postdoctoral research fellow will be working on the project “EquiFirm Challenges to shaping an inclusive work-life in rapidly changing labour markets: Firms, Human capital, and Family policy” together with an international research group led by NHH Professor Astrid Kunze. It is preferred that the candidate is interested in at least one of the following fields: Labour Economics, Gender Economics, Management, Industrial Organisation, Micro-Econometrics and register data. The project is financed by the Norwegian Research Council.
The Department of Economics is looking for highly motivated and talented individuals. We are looking for an excellent empirical economist with expected completion of a PhD no later than the date of commencement. In the assessment of applicants criteria include qualifications regarding experience with empirical research, econometric analysis of large panel datasets and register data, economic modelling, econometric modelling, previous training and/or interest in the relevant fields to EquiFirm (e.g. human capital, organisations, diversity in firms, discriminatory behaviour, careers, early careers, occupational careers, promotions, mobility, corporate governance, strategic human capital, legal framework of institutions). In addition, programming skills and data handling experience are important for the work on large register data in this project.
The postdoctoral research fellow is provided with personal computers, printer access, extensive library resources, and a wide range of software. The research group of EquiFirm has been granted access to Norwegian register data for this project. The position is based in Bergen, Norway, but research travel will be encouraged and there are also opportunities for research stays at collaborating institutions.
The department encourages interaction between research fellows and faculty through social gatherings and a wide variety of seminars and workshops in which all faculty are fully involved.
NHH offers
- Competitive terms depending on level of competence/length of service
- Academically stimulating working environment
- Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
- Good pension and welfare benefits (e.g. parental leave)
General information
The appointee must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at any time.
The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.
In the assessment of applicants, international experience and qualifications will be emphasised. In the event of equivalent qualifications, female applicants will be given preference.
Applicants are requested to present a research plan with their application. The research plan must specify a three-year research project in relevant fields. The application should contain details of the applicant's scientific and pedagogical education and work experience. The application and enclosed documentation, including a CV, a maximum of 5 published or unpublished research papers and a complete list of the papers, should be sent online. To open the application, please click ‘Apply for this job’. For the English version, go to the menu at the top right side.
Two or three reference letters (in PDF file format) must be submitted by the referees directly to NHH at [email protected] , within 26 December 2022.
In accordance with §25 (2) of the Freedom of Information Act, information about the applicant may be made public even if the applicant has requested not to have his/her name entered on the list of applicants. The applicant will be notified if his/her request is not respected.
Enquiries may be directed to:
- Professor Astrid Kunze, Ph.D., email: [email protected] / phone: +47 55959754
- Professor Marco Francesconi, Ph.D., email: [email protected] / phone: +44 1206 872765
- Administrative coordinator Mette V. Soltvedt, email: [email protected] / phone: +47 55959289
Deadline for applications is 26 December 2022. This date also applies to the submission of publications/written work.
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Deadline
26th December 2022
Employer
NHH Norwegian School of Economics
Municipality
Bergen
Scope
Fulltime (1 positions) Fulltime (%)
Duration
Fixed Term
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