University of Gothenburg

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Applications are welcome for a position as Assistant Professor in Behavioral and Experimental Economics in the Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg, Sweden. The position is for three years initially; if performance is satisfactory, the position may be extended by another three years. By the end of the six-year period, it is hoped that the holder of the position will be a suitable candidate for permanent employment (tenure) in the Department.

Applicants should hold a recent PhD in economics, or be close to finishing their thesis. The successful candidate will be part of our research group in behavioral and experimental economics (http://economics.handels.gu.se/english/research/research-areas/behavioural-and-experimental-economics), and is expected to carry out research suitable for publication in leading or highly ranked field and general economics journals. Research potential will be the key selection criterion for the advertised position.

Salary takes the form of a tax-exempt scholarship at a European competitive level. Additional funds are available for travel and shorter visits to other departments. The Department will require involvement in a limited amount of teaching and supervision, the terms of which will be agreed later. It is desirable that the position is taken up by September 2017, but there is some flexibility.

The application should include a detailed CV with a list of publications/working papers, and one job market paper in electronic form. Additional material might be requested. Long-listed candidates will be interviewed at the ASSA meetings in Chicago 6-8 January 2017, or via a video link. Short-listed candidates will be invited to our department for interviews and research seminars after the ASSA meetings.

The Department of Economics is located within the School of Business Administration, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg. The Department of Economics hosts a diverse and internationally renowned group of academic economists, including 14 full professors, 40 assistant and associate professors and post-docs, and 15 visiting professors. Core fields of research include behavioral & experimental economics, development economics, environmental economics, finance, health economics, labor economics, and applied & theoretical micro, including public and industrial economics. Smaller but growing fields include macroeconomics and econometrics. For more information about the Department of Economics, please refer to: http://www.economics.gu.se

The Department of Economics seeks diversity among applicants and promotes a diverse workforce.

We firmly decline all contact with staffing and recruitment agencies and job ad salespersons.

More information can be obtained from the Chair of the Recruitment Committee, Professor Fredrik Carlsson, fredrik.carlsson@economics.gu.se .