Applications are welcome for a three-year post-doctoral position in Economics at the Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg. Applicants should hold a recent PhD in Economics, or be close to finishing their thesis.

Our department provides a stimulating environment with many young researchers and a rapidly growing research output. Research potential is our key selection criterion for the advertised position. The successful candidate will be expected to carry out research suitable for publication in leading or highly ranked field and general economics journals.

Interested candidates should email their applications to postdoc@economics.gu.se. The application should include a detailed CV with a list of publications/working papers, one job market paper, and the names and addresses of two referees. Additional material might be requested.  The application must be received no later than September 1, 2010.

Salary takes the form of a tax-exempt scholarship at a competitive level.  Additional funds are available for travel and shorter visits to other departments. The Department will also encourage involvement in a limited amount of teaching and supervision, the terms of which will be agreed later.

Interviews and research presentations by shortlisted candidates will be organized at the end of September, in the Department or via a video link. It is highly desirable that the position is taken up before the end of 2010, but there is some flexibility.  

The Department of Economics encourages equality and diversity. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

More information can be obtained from Måns Söderbom, email: mans.soderbom@economics.gu.se, mobile:  +46732096444. General information about the Department of Economics at the University of Gothenburg can be obtained at www.economics.gu.se.