JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Stellenbosch University
Position Title/Short Description
Section: US: Other Academic (Visiting or Temporary)
Location: Stellenbosch, Western Province, SOUTH AFRICA
JEL Classification: E -- Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics
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Full Text of JOE Listing:
The Department of Economics at Stellenbosch University, South Africa invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral position in macroeconomics (with teaching obligations).
Applicants are expected to be dedicated academics, have a strong research agenda and be capable of publishing in leading peer-reviewed journals in macroeconomics. The primary responsibility of the postdoc is to conduct research in macroeconomics. The successful candidate will join the macroeconomic research team and contribute to the joint projects. The postdoc is also expected to teach postgraduate macroeconomics courses but will have ample time for independent work.
Requirements:
• Applicants must hold a PhD degree in economics, specialising in dynamic macroeconomics
• Applicants must have a training background in dynamic macroeconomics (e.g., “Advanced Macroeconomics” by Romer or “Monetary Theory and Policy” by Walsh)
Conditions:
• Two-year fixed term, starting from July 2024 (the starting date is flexible)
• Tax-free, highly competitive fellowship (for information, contact Prof Jansen (ada@sun.ac.za)
Application process:
Interested candidates are invited to apply online: including CV, cover letter, job market paper, and three letters of references (including your supervisor's). For information, contact Prof Liu (gliu@sun.ac.za).
Closing date: 15 January 2024 (applications will be accepted until the position is filled).
Application Requirements:
- Letters of Reference
- Transcripts
- Job Market Paper
- Cover Letter
- CV